Communications Assistant

We are seeking a Communications Assistant who will play a crucial role in supporting the Communications Specialist to enhance the Center’s visibility and engagement across various platforms, with a particular focus on social media and digital platforms. This position requires a creative and dynamic individual interested in producing visually engaging materials and compelling written content to promote events, support our communications strategy, and contribute to our newsletter.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Content Creation and Management: Assist in creating and posting consistently, a variety of content on multiple platforms, targeting professional audiences and a well-established network of supporters and partners.
• Visual Design: Develop visually engaging materials to support the promotion of events, CAAT-sponsored activities, and hosted conferences. This includes designing graphics, brochures, and digital assets that align with our brand guidelines.
• Communications Planning: Support the implementation of a comprehensive communications plan that emphasizes visually distinct deliverables and action-inspiring written materials. Work collaboratively with the team to ensure strategies are effectively executed.
• Video Editing: Perform video editing tasks as required to create compelling video content for various platforms, ensuring all videos meet the organization’s quality standards and brand guidelines.
• Newsletter Production: Contribute to the distribution of center’s newsletter by gathering necessary digital assets, converting announcements into newsletter features, and maintaining the Center's established style guide.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the whole team and other departments to ensure a cohesive and consistent message across all channels.

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Two years related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Communications Assistant 
Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/02/OD  
Starting Salary Range: $16.00 - $28.50 HRLY ($45,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 5 pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Environmental Health and Engineering  
Personnel area: School of Public Health