Communications Specialist- School of Medicine, Human Genetics

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Description

The Communications Outreach Specialist is responsible for developing and sustaining partnerships that expand the reach and accessibility of research opportunities to individuals with Down syndrome their families and advocacy communities. This role implements outreach strategies organizes community events and promotes inclusive communication. Travel to outreach sites events and conferences will be required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consults with management and staff to design develop and maintain a website.
• Develops writes and edits various communications materials including correspondence newsletters brochures and articles.
• Develops and maintains effective methods for distributing communication materials and information.
• Maintains required record-keeping and documentation.
• May train staff in the use of communications technology.
• May utilize various aspects of social media to accomplish work objectives.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• Build and maintain relationships with advocacy organizations clinics and community partners.
• Plan and coordinate educational events presentations and outreach initiatives.
  
• Translate complex research materials into plain language formats for diverse audiences.
  
• Maintain outreach tracking systems and produce periodic progress reports.
  
• Incorporate participant feedback into outreach practices and study materials.
  
• Travel to local regional and national events to represent the Program and promote study awareness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in a related field and three years of related experience or equivalent combination of experience education and training.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed and at times on short notice. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions educational programs or employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training. Students faculty and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act and applicable executive orders federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance 201 Dowman Drive Administration Building Atlanta GA 30322. Telephone: (V) (TDD).

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Required Experience:

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