Temporary Jr. Communications Coordinator

Responsibilities

• The Communications Assistant provides high-level communications support and a top-notch, welcoming experience to IPR faculty, students, staff, and visitors on the Evanston campus.
• The Assistant Will Provide a Variety Of Specialized Communications Support And Coordination Of a Variety Of Processes And Logistics Associated With The Institute’s Internal And External Communications. Tasks Will Include Assisting With
• Social media accounts (drafting and/or editing posts);
• Editorial projects (drafting and/or editing articles, documents, blog posts, etc.);
• Photos and website (editing and sizing photos, editing and posting online articles);
• Event logistics (organizing, setting-up, and cleaning up);
• Archival materials (scanning and filing documents);
• Moving to new offices; and other projects as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in communications or journalism or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Strong writing and editing skills
• High level of organizational skills and outstanding attention to detail
• Diligent and can work independently
• Experience working with confidential information
• Professionalism
• Flexibility, adaptability in a fast-paced, small-team environment
• Software Required: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Software Preferred: Adobe CS Suite (Photoshop and InDesign)
• Content Management Systems (Cascade)

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid sick time in accordance with Northwestern University policies.