Communication Specialist - School of Public Health - Part Time at UTHealth in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Department: School of Public Health - Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health

Location: Houston, TX

Position Type: Part Time/ Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

Provides a broad range of communications support to departmental programs including writing and editing, project planning, health education/promotion activities. Currently, this will be a part-time position with the possibility of becoming full-time.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Gathers information, generates ideas, and develops and influences the development of high quality, creative materials and programs.
2. Gathers information through research and interviews with faculty, staff and other appropriate sources, such as donors and patients.
3. Generates ideas for communication strategies and develops related promotional plans, tactics and materials.
4. Writes news/feature articles for publication.
5. Collaborates with team members and/or other faculty/staff.
6. Other duties as assigned

Certification/Skills:

Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite or other creative software applications

Bilingual in Spanish may be preferred

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field or relevant experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience:

Three years of experience in public relations, communications, writing/editing or related field.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215