Communication Specialist

About the role

Be You. The Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity is seeking a proactive, detail-driven Communications Specialist to create and manage website and digital content and support event planning and student engagement in a dynamic academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Website and Social Media Content Development (40%) – Create and post content for social media, including original posts, reels, and videos that highlight recent research, projects, and Center activities in collaboration with the Program Coordinator; create website content that highlights research, educational programs, faculty achievements, student accomplishments, and community engagement; design promotional graphics using Canva; maintain the Cook Center website in collaboration with the Communications Director; post publications, videos, webinars, and related content; update faculty, staff and student profiles; assist with production of communications materials.
• Event Planning & Coordination (30%) – Partner with Program Coordinator to plan and execute Center events; coordinate event promotion and outreach efforts with students and groups on campus; maintain mailing lists; support event staffing and attendee experience; develop summaries and post-event communications.
• Student Engagement (20%) – Plan, communicate, and participate in student engagement activities including tabling for student events, outreach to student groups, and serving as the Cook Center’s primary liaison with student groups to help increase the visibility and impact of the Center’s research, educational opportunities, events, and initiatives.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein (10%).

Requirements

• Education – Work requires communication and marketing skills normally acquired through a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience – Work generally requires one (1) year of related experience in advertising, marketing, media, promotions or public relations. OR ANY OTHER EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Qualifications

Departmental Preferences:

• Commitment to advancing equity-driven research and education.
• Strong writer and content producer with exceptional attention to detail.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative and customer-service-oriented.
• Comfortable working independently and within teams.
• Experience supporting programs or faculty in a higher education environment.
• Experience working with or supporting undergraduate students.
• Familiarity with Duke University student organizations.

Skills

• Communications experience, including website and/or social media management.
• Experience creating content for digital communications platforms.
• Familiarity with social equity topics.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong internet research skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Canva.
• Experience supporting events or public engagement initiatives.

Benefits

Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

Pay

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $45,661.00 to USD $73,140.00.

Schedule

Work Arrangement - Hybrid