Georgetown University

As a top academic health and science center in the United States, Georgetown University Medical Center seeks to provide, in a synergistic fashion, excellence in education — training physicians, nurses and other health care professionals, as well as biomedical scientists — and cutting-edge interdisciplinary research collaboration, enhancing our basic science and translational biomedical research capacity in order to improve human health.. The Communications & Events Manager works closely with the Managing Director, Director, and senior leadership team of GUGHI, along with senior communications colleagues at Georgetown University to develop and implement a new strategy for communications and public engagement at GUGHI. Additionally, the incumbent will design a range of public events that bring together the Georgetown global health community and share the University’s work with the wider world.. Oversee the planning and budgeting of GUGHI events, conferences, and webinars to ensure effective speaker selection and communication, venue booking, audio-visual and furniture arrangement, and catering.. Collaborate with the GUGHI team to identify and execute storytelling opportunities to highlight global health activity at Georgetown, including social media, multimedia content, and media materials.. Skills in photography, videography, and photo and video editing (useful but not required)

georgetown university

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world. Requirements As a top academic health and science center in the United States, Georgetown University Medical Center seeks to provide, in a synergistic fashion, excellence in education — training physicians, nurses and other health care professionals, as well as biomedical scientists — and cutting-edge interdisciplinary research collaboration, enhancing our basic science and translational biomedical research capacity in order to improve human health. The Georgetown University Global Health Institute (GUGHI) serves as a university-wide platform for supporting faculty, students, and staff who are contributing to global health through research, teaching, and service. Required The Communications & Events Manager works closely with the Managing Director, Director, and senior leadership team of GUGHI, along with senior communications colleagues at Georgetown University to develop and implement a new strategy for communications and public engagement at GUGHI. Additionally, the incumbent will design a range of public events that bring together the Georgetown global health community and share the University’s work with the wider world. Reporting directly to GUGHI’s Managing Director and engaging with student workers and technical consultants (photographers, videographers, website and graphic designers) as required, the Communications & Events Manager has additional duties that include, but are not limited to: Content Writing <ul><li>Draft a range of content for GUGHI communications materials including feature stories, reports, webpages, social media content, and videos.</li><li>Consult with faculty and staff across the University to collect required data and information.</li><li>Coordinate the graphic design, digital, and print production as required.</li><li>Coordinate with communications specialists at Georgetown University to write press releases and engage journalists and the media with GUGHI’s work. </li></ul>Event Planning & Delivery <ul><li>Develop a signature events series to engage a range of internal and external audiences with Georgetown University’s activities and expertise in global health.</li><li>Oversee the planning and budgeting of GUGHI events, conferences, and webinars to ensure effective speaker selection and communication, venue booking, audio-visual and furniture arrangement, and catering.</li><li>Oversee the invitations and publicity of GUGHI events, along with the delivery of virtual and in-person events on the day. </li></ul>Website, Email, and Social Media Management <ul><li>Oversee the design of a new website for GUGHI with a web developer.</li><li>Manage the GUGHI website on a day-to-day basis and social media accounts.</li><li>Oversee GUGHI’s email database and establish a set of regular email communications with different stakeholder groups, including the monthly newsletter.</li><li>Regularly review and report on communications analytics, driving a process of continuous optimization. </li></ul>Strategic Communications Planning <ul><li>Lead a process to map key stakeholders and develop a communications and events strategy for GUGHI, as well as its specific projects and initiatives.</li><li>Support efforts to review GUGHI’s brand and identity areas of opportunity to build GUGHI’s visibility and enhance its reputation.</li><li>Collaborate with the GUGHI team to identify and execute storytelling opportunities to highlight global health activity at Georgetown, including social media, multimedia content, and media materials. </li></ul>Requirements & Qualifications <ul><li>Four to six years of experience working in communications, ideally in global health or a related field</li><li>Experience contributing to strategic communications planning</li><li>Exceptional writing skills with demonstrated ability to communicate to academics, policymakers, and the general public, among other audiences</li><li>Experience with website design projects, including conducting website content audits and developing content strategies</li><li>Experience writing, researching, and coordinating content for social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube</li><li>Experience in WordPress</li><li>Experience analyzing, evaluating, and reporting on website, social, and email analytics</li><li>Experience with planning and executing in-person, hybrid, and virtual events, including managing logistics and vendor relationships</li><li>Someone who enjoys dynamic, multifaceted work and is comfortable managing multiple priorities with overlapping deadlines</li><li>A critical thinker who is comfortable translating a vision into action by working with cross-functional, multi-cultural teams </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Experience with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite</li><li>Familiarity with SEO and optimization tools</li><li>Familiarity with Google Ads, Facebook Ad Manager, and LinkedIn ads</li><li>Experience working on email marketing campaigns</li><li>Skills in photography, videography, and photo and video editing (useful but not required)</li><li>Skills in graphic design (useful but not required) </li></ul>Work Mode Designation This position has been designated as Hybrid 3 Days. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation. Pay Range The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $47,586.00 - $87,558.13 Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors. Current Georgetown Employees If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown. Submission Guidelines Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions. Need Assistance If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu. Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website. EEO Statement Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Benefits Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website. Current Georgetown Employees If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS https://gms.georgetown.edu/ using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown. Submission Guidelines Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions. Need Assistance If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu. Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/ EEO Statement Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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