Temporary Jr. Communications Coordinator

About the role

The Communications Assistant provides high-level communications support and a top-notch, welcoming experience to IPR faculty, students, staff, and visitors on the Evanston campus.

Responsibilities

• Assists with social media accounts (drafting and/or editing posts)
• Supports editorial projects (drafting and/or editing articles, documents, blog posts, etc.)
• Coordinates photos and website (editing and sizing photos, editing and posting online articles)
• Organizes, sets-up, and cleans up event logistics
• Scans and files archival materials
• Other projects as assigned

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in communications or journalism or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Strong writing and editing skills
• High level of organizational skills and outstanding attention to detail
• Diligent and can work independently
• Experience working with confidential information
• Professionalism
• Flexibility, adaptability in a fast-paced, small-team environment

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign)
• Content Management Systems (Cascade)

Software Required

• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Software Preferred

• Adobe CS Suite (Photoshop and InDesign)
• Content Management Systems (Cascade)

Pay

$22.00 per hour

Schedule

This is a part-time position (22.5 hours per-week. 3 full days per week)

Benefits

This position is not eligible for other benefits offered to regular staff positions