Communications Coordinator - University of Kansas : Job Details

Job Description

Survey Recruitment and Engagement (30%):

* Develop and implement outreach campaigns for IHDPS projects, especially the National Survey on Health and Disability (NSHD), to increase participation.

* Build and manage relationships with disability organizations, community partners, and influencers to broaden survey reach.

* Design and execute social media strategies on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and LinkedIn, focusing on engaging a wide variety of disability communities.

Knowledge Dissemination and Communication (30%):

* Translate research findings and project outcomes into accessible, plain-language content for social media, web, and print materials.

* Develop materials, such as blog posts, infographics, and summaries, that communicate key insights from the NSHD and other IHDPS projects to varied audiences, including community members, policymakers, and academics.

* Organize and support events, webinars, and online discussions to share findings and foster dialogue within disability communities.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement (20%):

* Act as a point of contact for disability communities, providing updates and building trust within these networks.

* Engage with community feedback to support IHDPS projects in staying relevant and responsive to community needs.

* Develop strategies to increase IHDPS's visibility and credibility within disability spaces.

Website and Digital Presence Management (10%):

* Assist in maintaining and updating the IHDPS and NSHD websites/social media pages to ensure content is accurate, engaging, and accessible.

* Work with team members to improve website/social media structure and content to enhance user experience and promote IHDPS initiatives.

* Track and analyze website/social media engagement metrics to optimize digital content strategies.

Administrative Support (10%):

* Assist with report writing, grant support, and communications with project partners.

* Provide support in preparing for events, organizing virtual and physical materials, and tracking outreach metrics.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, marketing, communications, or relevant field, plus minimum of 1 year related professional experience.

* Demonstrated knowledge of or lived experience with disability issues, with a commitment to disability inclusion, as evidenced in application materials and work history.

* Proficiency in digital content creation and social media management, with direct experience managing platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and LinkedIn, as demonstrated in application materials and work history.

* Strong written communication skills, with an ability to create clear, engaging content for a variety of audiences, as demonstrated in application materials, cover letter.

Preferred Qualifications

* Established connections within disability advocacy networks or experience working with disability-focused organizations.

* Strong personal or professional ties within disability communities.

* Experience with outreach to a wide variety of communites within disability spaces.

* Proven ability to develop partnerships and manage collaborations with various stakeholders to achieve strategic goals.

* Familiarity with accessible design and inclusive communication practices.

Position Requirements

This position may be either fully remote, or hybrid.