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Requirements

The O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law was established in 2007 through the generous philanthropy of Linda and Timothy O’Neill to respond to the need for innovative solutions to the most pressing global health concerns. In bringing together experts from both the public health and legal fields, the O’Neill Institute reflects the importance of public and private law in health policy analysis. Housed at Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., the O’Neill Institute draws upon Georgetown’s considerable intellectual resources, including the School of Nursing and Health Studies, the School of Medicine, the McCourt School of Public Policy, and the Kennedy Institute of Ethics.

The Communication and Events Coordinator will support event planning and execution, content creation and distribution across a range of platforms, and outreach activities that build brand awareness. This position will provide general communications assistance to support the organization’s central mission and goals, including maintaining contact and publication databases, monitoring media requests, and tracking Communications KPIs. In addition, the incumbent will plan, coordinate, publicize, and implement special events such as social events, conferences, and meetings.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Event Planning and Execution

Expense Management

Communications and Marketing

Administrative duties as assigned

Work Interactions

The Communications and Events Coordinator will report to the Director of Strategic Communications. In addition, this position will regularly engage with members of the O’Neill Institute’s staff.

Requirements and Qualifications

B.A. degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field

Minimum 1-2 years professional experience

Positive and friendly personality

Collaborative spirit with solid relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization

Detailed-oriented with superior organizational skills

Creative thinking and problem-solving self-starter who can work with minimal supervision

Exceptional at handling multiple tasks with competing priorities

Strong communications skills, both verbal and written

Excellent time management

Experience creating content for social media and newsletters

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite

Preferred Requirements and Qualifications

Proficiency in Spanish is a plus

Experience with Airtable and Slack

Experience with WordPress

Experience using marketing tools like Canva, Sendible, and Mailchimp

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid 3 Days. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.