CDC Health Communication for Pubic Health Workforce
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis, and this opportunity will remain open until filled.
CDC Office and Location: A research opportunity is currently available with the Office of the Director, Division of Scientific Education and Professional Development, Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Sciences (CSELS) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.
Research Project: Communication is cross-cutting and integral to advancing DSEPD’s goals of quality learning, valuable service, national leadership, and organizational capacity. DSEPD’s Communication Office aims to establish and maintain a clear and positive role for the communication team as a division-wide resource to lead, support, and coordinate long—and short—range communication activities. We enhance the division’s effectiveness using clear communication and diverse communication channels. DSEPD communication staff collaborate with policy and program leadership and provide strategic and routine communication expertise and consultation. DSEPD’s Communication Office is recruiting a fellow to collaborate on building and maintaining effective and efficient communication operations. Activities will focus on curating, organizing, and managing our communication resources and tools among the communication team, the division, and the agency. SharePoint Online (SPO), shared drives, O365 Teams, CDC/DSEPD’s intranet, and CDC/DSEPD’s internet will serve as the primary sources for these resources and tools.
Learning Objectives: Under the guidance of a mentor, the fellow in this opportunity will engage the DSEPD communication team to improve effectiveness of our functionality, processes, and operations. This fellowship offers the unique opportunity to make a significant impact on promoting the diverse and growing opportunities that CDC offers for workforce development while enhancing the individual’s technical (data management, tracking, organization, and analysis) and practical (communication, problem-solving, coordination, and collaboration) skills.
- Conduct reviews of communication resources and tools, including those on available platforms (i.e., SPO, shared drives, O365 Teams, CDC/DSEPD intranet, and CDC/DSEPD’s internet)
- Generate an inventory of communication resources (internal and external)
- Collaborate on strategy development on the use of available platforms (i.e., SPO, shared drives, O365 Teams, CDC/DSEPD intranet, and CDC/DSEPD’s internet) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of DSEPD communication operations
- Help to develop and conduct presentations to facilitate understanding and use of available platforms (i.e., SPO, shared drives, O365 Teams, CDC/DSEPD intranet, and CDC/DSEPD’s internet) among communication team members and the division
- Routinely review content on SPO, DSEPD intranet, and DSEPD internet and coordinate updates as needed and appropriate
- Collect, track, and manage digital metrics for the purposes of evaluating and improving our communication efforts for internal and external audiences
- Participate in collaborative team efforts focused on DSEPD communication
Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Teresa Smith (tbn9@cdc.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).
Anticipated Appointment Start Date: As soon as a qualified candidate is identified. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.
Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC and is contingent on the availability of funds.
Level of Participation: The appointment is full-time.
Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience.
Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only.
ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.
Questions: Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email ORISE.CDC.CSELS@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.