Strategic Communications & Outreach Lead

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Communications Coordinator leads the Center's communications efforts by creating clear, engaging content that highlights its research, clinical, training, and community initiatives. The position manages the Center's website, social media, newsletters, and marketing materials while promoting programs and events to diverse audiences.

The role also builds relationships with community partners, supports strategic outreach, and develops communications processes that strengthen the Center's

Qualifications

• Experience managing organizational social media accounts and digital communications.
• Experience creating content for varied audiences and communication channels.
• Knowledge of email marketing platforms, content management systems, analytics tools, and social media management platforms.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging communications.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working in higher education, research, healthcare, nonprofit, or academic medical center environments.
• Familiarity with autism, neurodevelopmental disabilities, neuroscience, psychology, public health, or related fields.
• Experience communicating scientific or research-based information to public audiences.
• Experience with graphic design, multimedia content creation, photography, or a video production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Center's communications across website, social media, newsletters, and marketing materials.
• Build relationships with community partners and support strategic outreach.
• Develop communications processes that strengthen the Center's visibility and engagement.
• Promote programs and events to diverse audiences.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Email marketing

CMS familiarity

Writing & editing

Clear communication

Project management

Higher education experience

Neurodevelopmental knowledge

Tools

Graphic design

Video production

Photography

Multimedia content creation

Job description

The Communications Coordinator leads the Center's communications efforts by creating clear, engaging content that highlights its research, clinical, training, and community initiatives. The position manages the Center's website, social media, newsletters, and marketing materials while promoting programs and events to diverse audiences.

The role also builds relationships with community partners, supports strategic outreach, and develops communications processes that strengthen the Center's