Public Information Specialist at UW in Seattle, WA

Job description

Job Description The School of Nursing has an outstanding opportunity for Public Information Specialist to join their team. About this Opportunity Reporting to Professor, Basia Belza, The Public Information Specialist is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, disseminating, and evaluating communications and engagement activities/event planning for the de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging within the UW School of Nursing. The position independently develops and implements communications strategies and materials for diverse audiences, including faculty, students, researchers, community partners, healthcare professionals, and the general public. Responsibilities include creating and editing articles, newsletters, web content, social media, annual reports, event materials, and other marketing communications; managing and enhancing the Center’s website and digital presence; and developing stories and scholar spotlights that highlight innovative research, student and faculty accomplishments, healthy aging initiatives, and health equity priorities. The position also leads communications and promotional activities for Center events and programming, including Ignite Aging, and evaluates audience engagement and event effectiveness to recommend and implement improvements. The position serves as a key communications resource for the Center, working collaboratively with faculty, staff, University partners, and external organizations to increase visibility, strengthen partnerships, expand community engagement, and communicate the impact of the School of Nursing’s healthy aging research and programs. The position requires independent judgment, strong writing and editing skills, project management, strategic communications expertise, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines while adapting to evolving communications technologies and platforms. Key Responsibilities: To lead communications, digital outreach, marketing, event planning and promotion, and storytelling initiatives that increase visibility, engagement, and partnerships for the de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging and its healthy aging and health equity efforts. First (Largest) Area of Duties/Tasks (100%): · Creating and disseminating center materials for print, web, and email distribution, such as flyers, newsletters, and the center’s annual report – 30% · Planning and promoting center events and activities – 30% · Highlighting student and faculty work in aging, primarily through interviews, articles and social media posts – 15 % · Maintaining and enhancing the center’s website and social media – 10% · Evaluating the effectiveness of center communications and events, and implementing changes as needed – 5% · Reviewing and editing materials by center faculty, students and collaborators– 5% · Other administrative support – 5% Required Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity, your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. Minimum Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, business AND 1 year of work experience in an office setting. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager. Preferred Qualifications Experience/interest in gerontology Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Catalyst, Facebook, cVent, and RedCap, as well as Zoom video/teleconferencing services, and comfort, interest, and skill with learning new technologies Experience with being a photographer for group events Working Conditions This position follows a hybrid work arrangement, with a minimum of three days per week working on campus at the University of Washington and flexibility to work additional days on campus as needed to support Center activitie