Rural Health Research Communications Specialist

Notre Dame International; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 22.000 - 31.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Notre Dame seeks a creative, organized Research Communications Specialist to support two regional health initiatives. You will develop strategies, produce engaging content, manage digital platforms, and highlight program impact across multiple channels.

Based in South Bend with regional travel, you will collaborate with university communications teams and project leadership, delivering timely stories, events content, and communications resources for leadership and partners.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, English, journalism, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Candidates with a science, engineering, or healthcare background and strong writing skills will also be considered.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including research, editing, and fact-checking.
• Proficiency in AP Style, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Workspace.
• Experience with email marketing platforms, content management systems, and professional social media.
• Strong organizational, project management, creative problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation for regional travel.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement communications strategies across two regional health initiatives.
• Create and manage website content, newsletters, email campaigns, and digital/print materials.
• Write, edit, and publish research and community impact stories (≈1–2 per month).
• Develop graphics, presentations, reports, videos, photography, digital signage, and promotional materials.
• Coordinate event communications, registration, signage, and follow-up for regional meetings and conferences.
• Travel throughout Northern Indiana to support events and capture program activities.
• Provide talking points, presentations, and other communications resources for project leadership.
• Track communications activities and provide monthly reports.
• Collaborate with Notre Dame Research and University communications teams while maintaining confidentiality.

Kenntnisse

2+ years of relevant experience

Strong writing skills

AP Style

Google Workspace

Social media management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, English, journalism, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Content Management Systems

Email marketing platforms

Social media platforms management

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Notre Dame seeks a creative, organized Research Communications Specialist to support two regional health initiatives. You will develop strategies, produce engaging content, manage digital platforms, and highlight program impact across multiple channels.

Based in South Bend with regional travel, you will collaborate with university communications teams and project leadership, delivering timely stories, events content, and communications resources for leadership and partners.