Non Duke Student/Intern

About the role

Duke School of Medicine’s collaborative Duke Cancer Institute (DCI) is seeking a Health Care Communications and Development Fellow. This position will support planning and execution of a major community education event focused on genitourinary cancers (prostate, kidney, and bladder).

Responsibilities

• Aid in developing promotional and informational materials, including social media content, web page announcements, flyers, sponsor packets, and a short video reel.
• Support website updates and registration management for the event.
• Cook up logistics with NCCU staff, caterers, audiovisual technicians, and parking services.
• Contribute to sponsor communications and update informational packets.
• Coordinate site visits for space planning and event setup.
• Assist with volunteer recruitment and role planning.
• Collaborate with health care providers and marketing teams to ensure accurate messaging and media coverage.
• Provide on-site support during the event to ensure smooth operations and take video/photos (if possible, since the event takes place after the conclusion of the fellowship period).

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Professional communication skills across phone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Canva, and Zoom; experience with basic photo/video editing is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess:

• A Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, journalism, communications, etc.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in health care communications and development.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with social media platforms.
• Basic video/photo editing skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $0.00 to USD $0.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. 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. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Pay

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $0.00 to USD $0.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Schedule

The position is expected to be full-time and remote, with some travel to NCCU’s Student Center for the event.