Senior Communications, Stewardship Writer

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

📋 Description

• Create solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship communication projects that support Neuro and Biomedical Research Development teams.

• Compose proposals, stewardship reports, handouts, and brochures.

• Review and edit work submitted by other writers and colleagues, providing constructive feedback.

• Draft leadership communications, which include letters, speeches, and talking points.

• Write and source visuals for articles, newsletters, feature publications, and social media content.

• Design written projects using templates in InDesign and other creative software.

• Collaborate with the Health System design team on tailored projects such as advertisements, posters, proposals, and case statements.

• Merge technical clinical, research, and educational priorities with the emotional realities surrounding serious illness, care, and the future of medicine.

• Partner with frontline gift officers and wider PMDAR stakeholders to produce communication collateral that aligns with project objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of experience, or a comparable combination of education and experience, is required.

• Preferred experience as a professional writer in fundraising, marketing, or a related field.

• At least 2 years of direct experience in higher education or healthcare is preferred.

• A portfolio that showcases persuasive writing, particularly in conveying scientific concepts to a general audience.

• Strong writing abilities, including persuasive writing and the skill to translate complex scientific and medical information for diverse audiences.

• A solid understanding of English language mechanics.

• Capacity to review and edit communications for clarity, accuracy, consistency, grammar, style, tone, and compliance with style guidelines.

• Familiarity with creative processes, techniques, and tools.

• Strong sense of ownership regarding work quality and deadlines, with attention to detail in copy and graphic design.

• Ability to manage a variety of individual projects and proactively balance workload.

• Capability to work efficiently in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in anticipating, planning for, and creatively addressing problems.

• Collaborative interpersonal skills and the ability to build partnerships with multiple stakeholders.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and reduce institutional risk.

• Clear and timely communication with stakeholders.

• Initiative to acquire new skills as necessary.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

• Proficiency in research tools such as Google Scholar and library catalogs.

• Intermediate skills in using desktop design software and creative tools like InDesign.

• Intermediate skills in utilizing databases, project management, and contact management systems.

• Resume, cover letter, and writing samples are required.

• Background checks may be necessary following a conditional job offer.

🏝️ Benefits

• Excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families.

• Generous retirement benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Work and family benefits.

• Health and wellness programs and resources.

• Medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children.

• Retirement plans, including Basic, Matching, and Supplemental plans.

• Paid time away from work.

• Long-term care insurance.

• Wellness and work-life resources.

• Resources for professional and personal development.

• Access to University libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, and cultural and recreational activities.

• Discounts and special services for arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, goods, and services.

• Flexible work options and hours.

• Forgivable homeownership loan for eligible employees.

• Adoption assistance for qualified expenses.