OPS Marketing and Communications Specialist

OPS Marketing and Communications Specialist Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=534171&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 534171 Work type: Temp Full-Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing Department: 36020000 - PHHP-COM EPIDEMIOLOGY Classification Title: OPS Marketing and Communications Specialist Job Description: The University of Florida (UF) Department of Epidemiology seeks a diligent, detail-oriented individual to work as an OPS Marketing and Communications Specialist for the UF HealthStreet and National Drug Early Warning System (NDEWS) projects. This position is responsible for managing the relevant social media and website accounts and functions as the primary voice/editor for communications and marketing efforts. Works alongside project staff to execute timely marketing and communications goals. Promotes the visibility of UF HealthStreet and NDEWS through social media, publications, newsletters, websites, and promotional materials to disseminate each program's initiatives and support the project missions. Position responsible for monitoring online metrics, updating and monitoring website content using such interfaces as WordPress, MailPoet and Mailster, including editing existing pages and creating new pages as needed. Makes updates to include recently featured news stories on the website and social media, and updates website archives. Responsible for creating, writing and posting original content on social media accounts, including taking photographs and utilizing online software for graphic material. Promotes program initiatives and reports metrics to the team. Creates a biweekly newsletter and manages a subscription list of more than 7,000 subscribers. Coordinates and executes online Zoom town halls, including securing panelists, creating an advertising campaign, and preparing a script for panelists and moderator. Adds pre- and post-event survey questions to the webinar, and reports afterward on the advertising campaign and number of attendees. Also coordinates and executes an annual Night of Dance event with an expected attendance of 500 or more people. Arranges location and secures partners for tabling and performing. Creates an advertising campaign to include multiple sources such as social media, emails, newsletter, radio coverage and flyers. Manages the event onsite, including Community Health Workers, volunteers, performers, partners and food vendors, including overseeing setup and cleanup, and creates a final report afterward. Edits existing pages and creates new pages as needed. Makes updates to include recently featured news stories on the website and social media and updates website archives. Responsible for creating, writing and posting original content on social media accounts, including utilizing online software for graphic material. Promotes program initiatives and reports metrics to the team weekly. Working with project staff, creates a weekly email briefing for a list of more than 3,000 subscribers, which is posted every Friday morning on the website and social media. Content currently consists of original content, such as web monitoring alerts, Rapid Street Reporting visit summaries, and reports on EMS dispatch data trends. Research recently published scientific manuscripts and news articles related to drug use trends and novel psychoactive substances, for inclusion in the weekly briefing. Works with group tasked with production of annual report from data submitted by Sentinel Sites. Attends weekly project team meetings in addition to quarterly meetings of Scientific Advisory Group. Expected Salary: $27 - $30 per hour; commensurate with education and experience. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience; or an associate's degree and five years of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications: Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently, coupled with knowledge of when to seek advice. Honest, trustworthy, able to think strategically as demonstrated in interview. Able to manage day-to-day activities while juggling event-related needs. Special Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Schedule: Normal work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Position may require flexibility due to project needs, especially for publishing of weekly briefing. The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veterans' status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. If an accommodation is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 TDD. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. Searches are conducted according to Florida's Sunshine Health Assessment Required:No Advertised: 09 Dec 2024 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 16 Dec 2024 Eastern Standard Time