Communications Associate, Department of Epidemiology
Category : Student Opportunities
Part-time Position – Communications Associate, Department of Epidemiology
Date(s): August 15, 2024 through May 31, 2025
Anticipated Hours: 8-10/week
Hourly Rate: $15.00
Apply by: July 30, interviews via Zoom in early August
Application: Email noni [dot] bourne [at] emory [dot] edu with your resume and a brief description of your relevant experience and interest in the position.
The Department of Epidemiology is seeking a 1st-year MPH student to manage The Confounder https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/epi/) and its corresponding weekly newsletter (The Weekly Confounder) – representing the voice and brand of the Department. Key characteristics of the overall brand include:
- Community
- Collegiality and inclusion
- Academic rigor
- Integrity
- Ambition
The position will require the student to format and post content on the Confounder site as it is emailed to them and collated throughout the week. The associate will schedule weekly emails to be sent to the department and alumni, and work with the rest of the Epidemiology communications team to fulfill the mission and strategic goals of the department. This task may include independent searches and identification of relevant content for the Confounder – including, but not limited to, events, jobs, and human-interest content from outside sources. A successful candidate would be able to identify, troubleshoot, and report technical issues with WordPress and Mailchimp to the appropriate team members as needed. This role may require communication with alumni and faculty via email for job postings and events. Other job duties may include recruiting individuals for #WeAreEmoryEPI highlights, writing occasional articles, assisting with website redesign/updates, and collaborating with the communications team to generate creative solutions to execute the Epidemiology departments communications goals.
Requirements:
- Incoming 1st year student in Epidemiology MPH/MSPH program
- Strong writing/editing skills and attention to detail
- Experience with WordPress, Mailchimp, HTML, CSS preferred
- Available for virtual monthly team meetings via Zoom
- Responsive to email, with a collaborative mentality
- Work hours are typically inconsistent (20 minutes here and there), and will include at least some time on Saturdays and Sundays to prepare for the newsletter launch that happens on Mondays
