Part Time Communications Manager

Job Description

The School of Social Work Latino Center for Health (LCH) has an outstanding opportunity for a Part Time Web Information Specialist to serve as the Communications Manager.

About This Opportunity:

Reporting to the LCH Administrator of Program Operations, the Communications Manager provides leadership for the Latino Center for Health in its communications and digital engagement efforts to build relationships inside and outside of the university with a focus on promoting the health and well-being of the Latinx community. This position supports and advances the Center’s visibility, community engagement, and impact on the national, state, and local levels—specifically via web & social media, as well as other media.

Key Responsibilities:

Website: 55%

The Communications Manager will work collaboratively with LCH team members and have primary responsibility to:

• Oversee, develop and manage the LCH website as a dynamic tool to communicate to various stakeholders the activities and impacts of the Center
• Create and develop content for LCH’s website, keeping it up-to-date with the most current statistics, reports, and pertinent news stories and publications, as well as measureables of its usage
• Continue to develop and enhance the user experience of the website to increase targeted traffic
• Make the website more accessible for Latinx communities (Spanish-speaking, etc.)
• Work to create a library of community photos for the website and other communications

Social media: 15%

The Communications Manager will be responsible to:

• Post and share news stories and Latino health-related information on LCH’s social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube)
• Respond to questions, comments, and messages that come up in LCH’s social media sites
• Track social media traffic and engagement; identifying measures of success and providing quarterly reports
• Develop a strategic plan for communications and social media campaigns within the first 4 months
• Develop clear and appropriate messaging to different target audiences and stakeholders, including elected officials, leadership and students of the University of WA, community leaders and organizations across the state, and health officials, with the aim to increase followers and engagement

Public relations & Media: 5%

Working with the LCH team the Communications Manager will:

• Respond to media requests
• Craft press releases
• Build relationships with Spanish and English press

Other communications, outreach & engagement: 10%

The Communications Manager will be responsible to:

• Develop LCH’s strategic 2 year communication plan to advance the visibility of the Center and its impactful activities, leadership and excellence
• Work with the IT team of School of Social Work, where LCH is housed administratively, to effectively address IT and communications needs of the Center
• Work with Communications team of School of Social Work to coordinate and communicate messaging re: LCH and its activities
• Identify and prepare content for disseminating LCH’s quarterly newsletter and publications
• Write internal communications, outreach emails and documents, etc.
• Identify and implement procedures for making LCH’s online events more accessible (for hard-of-hearing folks, Spanish speakers, etc.)
• Plan and create communications campaigns for LCH events

Publication design and production: 10%

Working with the LCH center faculty and staff the Communications Manager will:

• Prepare policy briefs and manuscripts for dissemination and publication.
• Draft and finalize designs of policy briefs
• Assist in creating graphics for policy briefs and other important documents
• Manage policy brief production at the design and proofing stage
• Design other materials related to research and policy as needed

Latino Center For Health – 5%

Working with the LCH co-directors, the Communications Manager will:

• As a staff member, the person hired for this position is expected to be committed to collaborative and dialogic engagement with other staff members and leaders of the Center.
• Participate actively in weekly team meetings and other meetings of the Center for planning and engagement.

Required Qualifications:

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field
• Two years of experience writing internal and external communications materials such as brochures, press releases, summary reports
• Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

Additional Qualifications

• Intermediate experience using WordPress for website content development
• Intermediate experience using Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for communications, outreach, and/or engagement purposes
• Keen attention to detail
• Intermediate experience with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
• Strong writing skills with ability to quickly craft news stories and summaries of the Center’s varied research and public activities.

• Experience using graphic design tools for tasks including publication layouts.
• Able to work independently to identify and solve problems
• Able to work collaboratively with team members

Preffered Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to health equity and/or promoting the health and wellbeing of Latinx communities
• Experience engaging elected officials/policy makers and impacting health promoting policies
• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Interest/experience in visual design, content layout

Working Conditions:

This positions will primarily be located on UW Seattle Campus, with 2 days in office, and half day remote.

Application Requirement:

Applicants must include their resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$69,996.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$80,004.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

50.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.