Communications Specialist_

The Community and Collaboration Core at the Johns Hopkins Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) is seeking a **_Communications Specialist_** to join our team. If you have training in health communications and social media, have a passion for working with diverse stakeholders in collaborative planning, and have experience in research project management, we want to hear from you. If you are enthusiastic about learning innovative OTS software as part of developing infographics, reports, and videos (e.g., Canva, Sway, Adobe Creative Suite) and effective in getting projects done, we invite you to apply.**Specific Duties & Responsibilities**+ Support team communications in public health, research dissemination, and training opportunities.+ Write social media posts and assist with the promotion of content (e.g., public health messaging, health research promotion) via social media.+ Capture and report social media post analytics.+ Develop, organize, and maintain digital asset file database (photos, videos, infographics, illustrations).+ Coordinate the activities of the Social Innovation Team to support the development and implementation of multimedia health promotion activities.+ Contribute to editing and updating existing digital team web content.+ Assist with the development of print materials, including study and educational materials, into language that is understandable to a lay audience._Through project management, implement activities and processes to complete deliverables on-time and on-budget_+ Develop and maintain process metrics tools and databases to track CCC outreach and community education activities.+ Develop SOP as needed to document effective processes.+ Use OTS (“off-the-shelf') software (e.g., Office 365, Qualtrics) as needed, for project tracking, collection of data, report generation.+ Assist in creating output reports, as needed._Coordinate education and outreach activities_+ Work closely with CCC staff to plan, implement, and evaluate community outreach and education activities.+ Collaborate with CCC partners to organize education and outreach activities.+ Oversee and implement sustained engagement strategies (e.g., gift cards, birthday and birth cards, reminder calls/texts) to ensure high rates of sustained active participation in CCC activities.+ Help identify evidence-based strategies and promising practices to promote sustained community engagement with CCC activities._Oversee & Assist with Publication Writing_+ Assist with preparation of presentations for conferences and writing of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals._Perform administrative duties_+ Schedule meetings, record meeting notes, and arrange meeting logistics.+ Coordinate scheduling of student employees.+ Create and maintain documents related to project coordination (policies and procedures manuals, study tracking logs, and study timelines).+ Contribute to progress reports.+ Assist with other projects and emerging priorities as needed.**Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**+ Have knowledge of and experience working with communities within the Baltimore metropolitan area.+ Be able to engage community-based organizations to organize, plan, and conduct educational and outreach activities.+ Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.+ Have experience with social media communication.+ Have excellent organizational skills.+ Be able to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple competing priorities to meet deadlines.+ Demonstrate a commitment to health equity.+ Understand the importance and impact of building community trust in health care and science.+ Understand the practices of cultural humility and be adept at active listening.**Minimum Qualifications**+ Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.+ Two years related experience.+ Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula**Preferred Qualifications**+ Basic knowledge of the principles of health behaviors, health disparities, and community outreach and education.+ Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneDrive, Teams).+ Enthusiastic about learning and/or experience working with innovative OTS software as part of developing infographics, reports, and videos (e.g., Canva, Sway, Adobe Creative Suite).+ Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.Classified Title: Communications SpecialistRole/Level/Range: ATP/03/PBStarting Salary Range: $46,200 - $80,800 Annually ($55,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)Employee group: Full TimeSchedule: M - F, 8:30 am - 5:00 pmExempt Status: ExemptLocation: Hybrid/School of Medicine CampusDepartment name: ​​​​​​​SOM ICTR Inst Clin Translational ResrchPersonnel area: School of MedicineEqual Opportunity Employer:Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.