Events Specialist

UNC Lineberger; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gillings School of Global Public Health is seeking a versatile professional to design digital and print marketing materials, edit and maintain websites, and provide writing support. You will also help manage the CAIPH datathon’s registration, digital marketing, attendee amenities, and catering coordination for the 8-10 April 2027 event.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of related experience, with strong communication and event management skills, in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and Communications: design of digital and print poster/marketing/other materials in various formats; website editing and maintenance; limited amounts of writing and editing; broadly related and similar additional tasks.
• Event Support: comprehensive support of CAIPH’s annual campus symposium/datathon event 8-10 April 2027, including managing advance and onsite registration; digital marketing; selection and purchase of attendee amenities; ordering and on-site coordination of catering; broadly related and similar additional tasks.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Event management

Design collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Gillings School of Global Public Health is ranked by US News and World Reports as the number one public school of public health in the United States. Our faculty, staff, and students solve some of the most pressing health problems in North Carolina and around the world. At Gillings, we conduct novel, innovative research that changes public health practice, influences policy, and improves the quality of people’s lives.

Position Summary

Position responsibilities include:

Design and Communications: design of digital and print poster/marketing/other materials in various formats; website editing and maintenance; limited amounts of writing and editing; broadly related and similar additional tasks.

Event Support: comprehensive support of CAIPH’s annual campus symposium/datathon event 8-10 April 2027, including managing advance and onsite registration; digital marketing; selection and purchase of attendee amenities; ordering and on-site coordination of catering; broadly related and similar additional tasks.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

• Mastery of design software including Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop
• Strong MS Word, PPT , and Excel skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong event management and event support abilities
• Comfortability representing our Center in the fast-paced, public-facing context of our research showcase/datathon event.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Optional and Required Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• List of References

Supplemental Questions

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