Communications Associate
About UCSF : The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Prematurity (i.e., preterm birth and its related outcomes) is the leading cause of neonatal and childhood mortality worldwide, disproportionately affecting women of color in California. Unfortunately, despite years of traditional medical research, very little progress has been realized. The Preterm Birth Initiative (PTBi) at UCSF is a highly-collaborative, transdisciplinary, Cell-to-Society research program that aims to manage and reduce the risks of preterm birth. This donor-funded transdisciplinary research program is comprised of a domestic arm (“PTBi-CA”, funded by Marc and Lynne Benioff, administered through the Dept of Ob/Gyn & RS), and a global arm (“PTBi-East Africa”, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, administered through the Institute for Global Health Sciences).
The Communications Associate for the California Preterm Birth Initiative will support the day to day communication needs for PTBi-CA, as well as manage projects related to visual media and health education with a focus on health equity. This position requires strong technical skills in the area of written and digital communications and visual media (user experience). The role includes responsibility for designing and maintaining online/website content, designing publications and outreach campaigns, electronic communications, newsletters, digital storytelling efforts, and marketing materials. The Communications Associate will work collaboratively Communications Managing Director and with the larger PTBi team to support the California communications strategy and objectives.
This is a one year contract position.
Required Qualifications :
- One-plus (1+) years of directly relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
- General knowledge of the usage and applications of electronic communication tools and skill in using same
- Working knowledge of the location, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, objectives, programs and infrastructure
- Good written, verbal, interpersonal communication skills and political acumen
- Good organizational skills
- Skill to maintain confidentiality
Preferred Qualifications :
- Working knowledge of concepts and principles of news, media communications and media relations
- Strong technical skill in Adobe InDesign and Adobe creative suite
- Technical skill in Drupal front-end web management