Communications Coordinator

General Summary/Purpose

Under the direction of the Program Director, Operations and Strategic Initiatives, the Communications Coordinator will use web capabilities and excellent communication skills to assist the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity in use of web-based technologies, contribute to the maintenance of existing websites and databases and help troubleshoot software for various JHCHE-led projects. Including, but not limited to, platforms such as Mailchimp, Squarespace, SiteExecutive and Qualtrics.

Ensuring that the work of the Center is both accurately and properly communicated to both general and technical audiences. The Communications Coordinator should be able to produce branded graphs and images, design promotional brochures, flyers, and graphics; - Ensuring that the JHCHE’s image and media practices remain up to standards.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Extensive knowledge in how to build and maintain a social media presence
• Maintains the management of social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Periscope, LinkedIn)
• Assists in the development of toolkits, and creation of flyers (by using softwares such as Canva and Adobe Lightroom)
• Creating and writing blogs for website, and ensuring website it updated
• Assists with ensuring plans for Center development and marketing materials are created and distributed
• Assists in maintenance of Center and study websites using platforms such as Squarespace, Wix, and SiteExecutive. In addition should be able to embed Qualtrics into site using HTML and JavaScript code to track user engagement
• Assists in the maintenance of communications databases
• Assists with community engagement activities, including engagement with Community Advisory Board
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of college coursework and some related experience required.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must be able to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks. Must have the ability to work well and communicate effectively with others. Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, be able to work independently and as part of a team, initiative, strong leadership skills, and an ability to work with a team of researchers and with diverse subject populations. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Working knowledge of Mac/PC operations and software applications such as Lightroom, Adobe Bridge, Qualtrics, Squarespace, SiteExecutive, Eventbrite, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, MS Windows, Excel, Word, and Access required. Ability to learn new database and software applications is required. Ability to follow multiple, detailed directions of various protocols. Knowledge of medical terminology highly desired. Must have excellent time management skills.

Classified Title:Communications Coordinator
Working Title: Communications Coordinator ​​​​​
Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/03/OE
Starting Salary Range:$17.42 - $23.95; commensurate with experience
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Up to 40 hrs/ week
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: 04-MD:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: 10002809-SOM DOM General Internal Medicine
Personnel area: School of Medicine

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