Communications Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Compose, revise, proofread, format, and schedule the monthly SEAM staff newsletter along with employee communications.

• Integrate feedback from stakeholders and adjust newsletter content to enhance clarity, accuracy, and engagement.

• Design and execute initiatives aimed at boosting employee engagement.

• Oversee and refresh SEAM websites, which includes making content edits, updating documents, conducting quality assurance reviews, and performing accessibility checks.

• Monitor websites for any broken links, formatting issues, and areas for content and user experience enhancement.

• Collect and analyze website data, generating reports and recommendations based on findings.

• Produce content for e-newsletters, websites, presentations, signage, and various other communication materials.

• Create both printed and digital materials, including flyers, signage, and presentations.

• Assist with communications for events, volunteer registrations, and outreach materials.

• Keep track of event-related spreadsheets and maintain communications planning documents.

• Provide support for special projects and communication campaigns as required.

• Collaborate closely with the Strategic Communications Manager to elevate the profile of SEAM and its services within the JHU community.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.

• A minimum of two years of relevant work experience.

• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and organizational capabilities.

• Strong attention to detail and a dedication to maintaining accuracy.

• Capability to manage multiple projects independently with minimal oversight.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.

• Ability to apply design principles, layout techniques, and brand identity standards.

• A commitment to collaboration, quality, and cultural responsiveness.

• Prior experience in communications, marketing, writing, or graphic design.

• Proficiency with graphic design software such as Adobe InDesign or Canva.

• Familiarity with website management platforms, including WordPress or Drupal.

• Understanding of data analytics tools like Siteimprove or GA4.

• Basic skills in video editing.

• The selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

🏝️ Benefits

• Additional education may be considered as a substitute for the required experience according to the JHU equivalency formula.

• Pre-employment background check is mandatory.

• Requirement for seasonal flu vaccination, with provisions for religious or medical exemptions.

• Required vaccinations for relevant positions are provided at no cost through Occupational Health.

• Support for workplace accommodations and accessibility.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.