communications specialist

Masco

<div><div>Communications Specialist</div><div> 
Position Summary: 
The Communications Specialist plays a key role in developing and executing internal and external communication strategies that support the organization&rsquo;s goals. As part of the corporate communications team, this position is responsible for developing and implementing content strategies, supporting branding efforts, and ensuring consistent messaging across all channels. This position will have dual responsibilities to support corporate-office and enterprise-wide communications.</div><div> 
Key Responsibilities:</div><div><ul><li>
Internal/external content creation: Develop/proofread content for internal and external communications, including corporate governance reports, organizational announcements, social media, and event collateral.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Functional department comms support: Partner with corporate office functional leaders to develop and implement communications plans supporting departmental priorities.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Platform administration: Manage, update and refresh intranet and website content as necessary; support business units leveraging corporate office intranet solution.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Social media management: Develop and manage content calendars supporting broader corporate message; monitor engagement and analytics; ensure brand consistency across platforms.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Event support: Assist with planning and promoting corporate events, including but not limited to town halls and leadership conferences.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Brand management: Maintain and develop, where necessary, catalogue of company collateral, including company presentations, brochures, leadership bios, etc. Ensure all communications align with the organization&rsquo;s brand voice and visual identity. Work with business units to maintain up-to-date catalogue of all brand assets for corporate communications needs.</li></ul></div><div> 
Qualifications:</div><div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
2&ndash;5 years of experience in a communications or public relations role.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Strong organizational and project management abilities.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Proficiency in digital communication tools and platforms, e.g., Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint experience required), Canva, social media management tools, Word Press.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.</li></ul></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Company: Masco</h2>
Full time
Hiring Range: $56,900.00 - $89,320.00
Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.
Masco Corporation (the &ldquo;Company&rdquo;) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company&rsquo;s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.
Masco Corporation is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.
E-Verify Participation Poster: English &amp; Spanish 
E-verify Right to Work Poster: English, Spanish</div>

Communications Specialist

Lafayette Group

<div>Lafayette Group is seeking a qualified and highly motivated individual to support strategic communications efforts for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). This position will promote awareness and adoption of CISA&rsquo;s cybersecurity programs and initiatives.
 
 
Under direction of the team lead, the Communications Specialist will work with members of the strategic communications team to conceptualize and execute communications campaigns, develop new ideas that strengthen existing communications practices, and deliver products that exceed client expectations. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can manage individual tasks in the context of broader team projects, has excellent writing/editing skills, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. This position requires the ability to distill complex technical information into clear, accessible language for technical and non-technical audiences and keen attention to detail. 
 
Job Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Support the development of strategic communications campaigns and related collateral for a variety of audiences including the client organization and its external stakeholder groups.
</li><li>Draft talking points, fact sheets, web content, and white papers; develop slide decks, and capture meeting minutes.</li>
<li>Review written materials for grammar, flow, and formatting aligned to the CISA style guide.</li>
<li>Use project management skills to track milestones, provide status updates, coordinate with team members, and provide progress details to team leads.</li>
<li>Generate ideas for new products that support organizational goals and work with internal stakeholders to identify areas of overlap and potential coordination to align disparate goals, content, and messaging.</li>
<li>Provide strategic communication subject matter expertise and support communications processes, practices, planning, and coordination.</li>
<li>Build strong relationships with team members and clients.</li>
</ul>
 
Required Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree with 3+ years of strategic communications experience.
</li><li>Advanced competency using Microsoft Office tools, including SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
</li><li>Demonstrated advanced writing and editing skills, including experience in AP Style and plain language.</li>
<li>Strong client relationship building skills and the ability to communicate effectively and professionally in writing and verbally.
</li><li>Experience working in a fast-paced environment and ability to use critical thinking skills to navigate ambiguity, anticipate potential barriers to success, and brainstorm solutions.
</li><li>Ability to manage and follow complex processes and adapt quickly to changes.</li>
<li>Strong project coordination skills and ability to tackle multiple competing projects at once.</li>
<li>Ability to obtain and maintain DHS suitability, which will require successful completion of a background check and fingerprinting.
</li>
</ul> 
Desired Qualifications:
<ul><li>Experience/strong familiarity in the IT or cybersecurity industries</li>
<li>2+ years of federal government consulting experience
</li><li>Existing DHS or CISA Entry on Duty (EOD) status
</li></ul>Location: Arlington, VA 
 
Federal Contracts: This position involves working on federal contracts that require all workers on the contract to be U.S. Citizens. Additionally, some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance. 
 
Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 
 
LGI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: talent@lafayettegroup.com. This email address is for accommodation requests only. Non-related messages will be disregarded. 
 
 
Lafayette Group provides equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation. 
 
Equal Opportunity Employer, Including disabled and veterans 
XJ6</div>

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids

<div>Description:

POSITION SUMMARY
The Communications Specialist executes integrated communications initiatives that support the Association's mission and goals. This role combines strong writing skills with the ability to implement cross-channel marketing efforts, including email marketing, social media, website content, and internal communications. The Communications Specialist manages incoming marketing requests, coordinates workflow to meet deadlines, and serves as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders. This position contributes to strategy development, ensures consistent messaging across all platforms, and supports member growth, engagement, retention, and fund development.
On-site position: This role is based at our Association office in Grand Rapids, MI and requires regular in-person attendance, Monday - Friday, with some evenings and weekends for events.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Writing &amp; Content Development<ul><li>
Write and edit content for multiple channels including website, email, social media, print materials, and internal communications.</li><li>
Contribute ideas and input to communications planning in collaboration with the Communications Director.</li><li>
Draft blog posts, program descriptions, newsletters, and other content that supports the Association's brand voice.</li><li>
Proofread and edit copy to ensure accuracy, brand consistency, and alignment with messaging guidelines.</li><li>
Update website content to maintain accuracy and engage users.</li><li>
Apply search engine optimization (SEO) best practices in content development.</li></ul>
Email Marketing<ul><li>
Execute end-to-end production of email marketing campaigns that engage members, program participants, and donors.</li><li>
Collaborate with marketing team on email scheduling, production, and implementation.</li><li>
Maintain marketing automation systems to ensure the email program scales effectively with membership growth.</li><li>
Monitor campaign performance and report analytics to inform future improvements.</li><li>
Validate email functionality and appearance across browsers and platforms.</li></ul>
Social Media<ul><li>
Implement social media content that engages members, program participants, and donors.</li><li>
Create compelling content across platforms and stay current on social media trends.</li><li>
Monitor and respond to community questions and feedback to support the Association's digital reputation.</li></ul>
Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.
COMPENSATION
$24.00 - $28.00 hourly ; Full Time, Non-Exempt (40 hours/week)
BENEFITS<ul><li>
Free YMCA Family Membership &ndash; Enjoy full access to facilities &amp; program discounts for you and your family!</li><li>
20% Childcare Discount &ndash; Discount is off the regular rate for each child enrolled in a YMCA childcare program, excluding the infant room.</li><li>
Comprehensive Medical Coverage &ndash; Up to 93% employer paid plan options through Blue Care Network.</li><li>
Dental and Vision Insurance &ndash; low-cost coverage options.</li><li>
Health Savings Account (HSA) &ndash; Receive up to $1,040 in employer contributions each year to help cover qualified medical expenses.</li><li>
Generous Paid Time Off &ndash; Beginning with 3 weeks of PTO per year, plus 9 paid holidays.</li><li>
Paid Parental Leave - Dedicated time off to support you during the arrival or adoption of a child.</li><li>
Retirement Savings &ndash; 12% employer retirement contribution, no match requirement (upon eligibility) and a 403(b) savings plan.</li><li>
Paid Disability Leave &ndash; short &amp; long term disability coverage.</li><li>
Life Insurance &ndash; employer paid life insurance, plus voluntary coverage for the entire family.</li><li>
Optional Insurance &ndash; Customize your coverage with options like accident, hospital, pet, and legal insurance, plus more to fit your lifestyle and needs.</li><li>
Pay on Demand &ndash; Access your earned wages before payday.</li><li>
Professional Growth &ndash; Access to ongoing training, development programs, and career advancement opportunities.</li><li>
Loan Forgiveness - Eligible employees can also take advantage of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) &ndash; Free, confidential resources and counseling for you and your family.</li></ul>
Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>
Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (B.A.) in communication, journalism, marketing, web development, or related field preferred but not required</li><li>
Experience: A minimum of 2 years of relevant marketing experience in a business-to-consumer environment required.</li><li>
Proven Expertise: Strong written and oral communication skills and experience managing multi-channel campaigns for a multi-location company or organization. Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as WordPress. Demonstrate understanding of SEO and web traffic metrics. Demonstrate success implementing email campaigns that maximize sales conversion and engagement through design, delivery and analytics. Strong creativity, human relation skills, a strong sense of time management, and the ability to exercise discretion.</li><li>
Mission-Driven Leadership: Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. Ability to react quickly in emergency situations.</li></ul>
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION<ul><li>
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days</li><li>
Blood Borne Pathogen training</li><li>
State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)</li></ul>
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.</li><li>
Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.</li><li>
Ability to apply critical thinking skills to troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis.</li><li>
Ability to present data and concepts to large groups of people and be understood.</li><li>
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.</li><li>
Ability to apply common sense understanding in order to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.</li><li>
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.</li></ul>
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
TRAVEL:
5-10% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.</div>

City of Pleasanton, CA

Care International in Pakistan

<div><div><div><div>Posted date</div> <div>15th December, 2025</div> <div>Last date to apply</div> <div>24th December, 2025</div>
</div> 
<div><div>Country</div> <div>Pakistan</div> <div>Locations</div> <div>Islamabad/Lahore
</div></div> 
<div><div>Category</div> <div>Development Sector
</div></div> 
<div><div>Type</div> <div>Contractual</div> <div>Position</div> <div>1</div></div></div></div><div></div>
 <div>As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people in over a hundred countries. We do this by focusing on our mission and living the values that drive our organization. A career at CARE is an opportunity to be part of a movement that brings communities together to solve complex problems and foster lasting change throughout the world. We seek individuals who are passionate about humanitarian and development work, collaborate well with others, embrace learning and innovation, and deliver results.

Job Summary:
<div>
<div><div><div>The Communication Specialist will provide technical leadership in planning, developing, and executing internal and external communication activities for an anticipatory project. The position is responsible for designing and implementing the communication strategy and developing diverse communication products, including campaigns, publications, documentaries, and promotional materials, to enhance visibility and impact. The incumbent will lead the creation of evidence-based WASH communication materials that promote sustainable behavior change, ensuring they are culturally relevant and inclusive of disability and social considerations.

The role involves managing media relations, organizing awareness and community mobilization campaigns, and ensuring consistent and coherent messaging that highlights programmatic contributions. The Communication Specialist will also coordinate stakeholder feedback, strengthen partnerships with media and local institutions, and ensure that all communication initiatives support the overall objectives of promoting hygiene, sanitation, and safe water practices among target communities.
</div>
</div></div></div>This position is being advertised for an anticipatory project, with the duty station to be based in either Islamabad or Lahore.

1- Communication Strategy &amp; Technical Leadership (30% of the time):
<div>
<ul><li>Provide technical leadership and implementation support on activities related with project&rsquo;s internal and external communication including development and implementation of communication strategy and communication products such as campaigns, documentaries, publications, promotional material etc.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Manage the production and dissemination of relevant information, and collect feedback from stakeholders in a manner that promotes project&rsquo;s contributions.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Design, develop and disseminate appropriate promotional, publicity, and marketing material including booklets, brochures, and giveaways etc. to encourage behavior change among the beneficiaries of the project.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develop new/ improve existing WASH materials that promote feasible and effective changes in behavior and reflect the realities of primary, secondary and tertiary audience, and which demonstrate understanding of the determinants (opportunities, ability and motivation) of hand washing with soap, having open defecation free environments, using and maintenance of latrines and safe management of drinking water.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develop new/ improve existing WASH materials that effectively incorporate disability, environment and social inclusion, and which reflect an understanding of how discrimination against girls and children with disabilities can be a barrier to access to WASH facilities.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Organize awareness raising and community mobilization campaigns to sensitize the relevant stakeholders about the project interventions and their potential benefits for the public.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develop and deliver media communications and maintain good and close working relations with the media for all the related activities of the project.</li></ul>

2- Production &amp; Dissemination of Communication Materials (25% of the time):
<div>
<ul><li>Manage the production and dissemination of relevant information to stakeholders, ensuring messaging highlights the project&rsquo;s contributions.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develop new or improve existing WASH communication materials that promote behaviour change for primary, secondary, and tertiary audiences.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure materials reflect an understanding of determinants of behaviours such as handwashing with soap, safe latrine use, open-defecation-free practices, and safe drinking water management.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure WASH materials incorporate disability, environmental, and social inclusion considerations, and address barriers faced by girls and children with disabilities.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Organize awareness campaigns, community mobilization events, and outreach activities to sensitize communities and stakeholders about project interventions.</li></ul>

3- Media &amp; Stakeholder Communication (20% of the time):
<ul><li>Develop and maintain relationships with media outlets to facilitate positive coverage and project visibility.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Support media engagement activities, including press releases, interviews, and social media content.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Collect feedback from stakeholders and the public to evaluate the effectiveness of communication products and campaigns.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provide technical advice on communication approaches to enhance community engagement and behaviour change outcomes.</li></ul>

4- Monitoring, Evaluation &amp; Quality Assurance (20% of the time):
<div>
<ul><li>Monitor the implementation and reach of communication activities and campaigns.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Support the documentation of lessons learned, success stories, and good practices for reporting and knowledge sharing.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure compliance with CARE International branding, messaging standards and visibility guidelines.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Collaborate with MEAL and technical teams to integrate communication metrics into project monitoring systems.</li></ul>

5- Other responsibilities as assigned: (05% of time)
</div>
<div><ul><li>Any other tasks or responsibilities based on organizational and programming needs as assigned by the Line Manager.</li>
</ul>
</div> A) Qualifications (Know How)

A university degree in Mass Communications, Business Administration, ICT, or a relevant discipline ideally from a foreign institution.

B) Experience/ Technical Skills
<ul><li>12 years of relevant work experience in communications, marketing, outreach, and advocacy etc.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Preferably, experience of working in similar projects/assignments, in similar capacity, with international donors, and in organizations with comparable conditions.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience in humanitarian or WASH-focused programmes.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Skills in graphic design software (Canva, Adobe Suite), photography, videography, and multimedia production.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience in monitoring the effectiveness of communication interventions.</li></ul> 

<div>
CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate&rsquo;s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

Note: This position is being advertised for an anticipatory project, with the duty station to be based in either Islamabad or Lahore.</div></div></div></div>

TeKnowledge

<div>
 
 
 Contract
 
 : 1-year, project based contract, full-time
 
 
 
 
 
 We're seeking a proactive and fluent Marketing communicator to support the execution of the Microsoft Copilot Adoption Program across government entities in Qatar. This role is hands-on and delivery-focused, ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about driving user engagement and adoption.
 
 
 
 
 
 At
 
 TeKnowledge
 
 , your work makes an impact from day one. We partner with organizations to deliver AI-First Expert Technology Services that drive meaningful impact in AI, Customer Experience, and Cybersecurity. We turn complexity into clarity and potential into progress&mdash;in a place where people lead and tech empowers.
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll be part of a diverse and inclusive team where trust, teamwork, and shared success fuel everything we do. We push boundaries, using advanced technologies to solve complex challenges for clients around the world.
 
 
 Here, your work drives real change, and your ideas help shape the future of technology. We invest in you with top-tier training, mentorship, and career development&mdash;ensuring you stay ahead in an ever-evolving world.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Why You&rsquo;ll Enjoy It Here:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Be Part of Something Big
 
 &ndash; A growing company where your contributions matter.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Make an Immediate Impact
 
 &ndash; Support groundbreaking technologies with real-world results.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Work on Cutting-Edge Tech
 
 &ndash; AI, cybersecurity, and next-gen digital solutions.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Thrive in an Inclusive Team
 
 &ndash; A culture built on trust, collaboration, and respect.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 We Care
 
 &ndash; Integrity, empathy, and purpose guide every decision.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for innovators, problem-solvers, and experts ready to drive change and grow with us.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We Are TeKnowledge. Where People Lead and Tech Empowers.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Execute communication and engagement activities to support Copilot rollout.
 </li>
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 Coordinate logistics for workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder meetings.
 </li>
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 Develop and localize Arabic-language content, including emails, guides, and visuals.
 </li>
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 Support internal reporting and feedback collection from participating entities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure timely delivery of program milestones and maintain high-quality execution standards.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 
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 <li>
 Minimum 3 years of experience in marketing and communications.
 </li>
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 Native Arabic speaker with strong written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English.
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 Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented.
 </li>
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 Comfortable working with digital tools and collaborating across teams.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in government or tech-related projects is a plus.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 This role is crucial to ensuring the successful implementation of the Microsoft Copilot Adoption Program. With a large and diverse stakeholder base, we need a dedicated Arabic-speaking specialist who can:
 
 
 
 
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 <li>
 
 Communicate clearly and fluently
 
 with government teams in their native language.
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 Coordinate and deliver
 
 program activities efficiently and on time.
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 Support engagement and adoption
 
 by translating technical concepts into accessible, localized content.
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 Ensure consistency and quality
 
 across all touchpoints of the program.
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 TeKnowledge is an equal opportunity employer, and we believe in celebrating &ndash; diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to building an equitable environment by providing fair employment opportunities in our communities without regard to gender, ethnicity, socio-economic background, disability, marital and veteran status. Our employees join us in adopting, celebrating, and championing our drive towards building an equitable opportunity environment. We do not and will not ask you to send or share with us any sensitive personal data.
 
 
 
</div>

CIRM

<div>Background

CIRM was created by the people of California to fund stem cell and gene therapy research with the goal of accelerating treatments for patients with unmet medical needs. With $8.5 billion in funding allocated through both Proposition 71 in 2004 and Proposition 14 in 2020, CIRM supports stem cell and gene therapy discoveries from inception through clinical trials, trains a workforce in California to fill jobs in the state&rsquo;s thriving biotech and biomedical research industry, and creates infrastructure to make clinical trials accessible for people throughout California. All of CIRM&rsquo;s research, workforce development, and infrastructure programs are designed to benefit the people of California, whose vision created the agency. 
General Statement

CIRM is seeking a full-time Communications Specialist, Operations for a 24-month limited-term position. Under the general direction of the Senior Director, Communications, the Communications Specialist, Operations will be responsible for creating and executing on a communication strategy to inform the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) grantees, potential applicants, board members, and the scientific community about CIRM programs and activities, including through supporting CIRM staff with memorable narratives, engaging presentations, webinars, emails, and web content. 
In addition to engaging the grantee, applicant, and board member stakeholder communities, the Communications Specialist, Operations will support the Communications and Outreach team in communicating about CIRM programs and activities with additional stakeholders in California. 
Essential Job Functions

In this position you will be accountable for a variety of responsibilities. Your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
<ul>
<li>Develop and implement a communication strategy that informs CIRM&rsquo;s grantees, potential grantees, the California scientific community, and board members about CIRM&rsquo;s programs and activities.</li>
<li>Collaborate with internal teams including Programs, Review, Legal, HR, Finance, IT, Grants Management, as well as external partners to develop content and campaigns that support CIRM&rsquo;s initiatives.</li>
<li>Assist with developing compelling storytelling narratives and messaging for CIRM programs and activities.</li>
<li>Assist CIRM teams in creating engaging presentations about CIRM programs and activities.</li>
<li>Be a resource to the Communications Team on effective messaging about CIRM&rsquo;s programs and activities.</li>
<li>Develop and launch communications to announce new activities, in collaboration with the communications team, utilizing emails, webinars, CIRM&rsquo;s website, social media, and other channels to maximize reach and impact.</li>
<li>Develop web content and landing pages for CIRM programs and activities, in collaboration with the communications team</li>
<li>Coordinate with CIRM&rsquo;s Social Media Specialist on content about CIRM&rsquo;s programs and activities intended to reach stakeholder audiences via social media.</li>
<li>Develop relationships with teams across the organization to stay current with CIRM&rsquo;s programs and activities.</li>
<li>Develop relationships with CIRM grantees and board members to understand their communication preferences and needs.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain performance measurement metrics, analyze the results of communication efforts, and make data informed recommendations to improve future strategic approaches.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> 


Supervision Received

The Communications Specialist, Operations reports to the Senior Director, Communications. 


Supervision Exercised

None. 


 Qualifications (Experience and Education)
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a biological or health science field, communications, journalism, or a related field. Additional relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a 4-year degree.</li>
<li>Strong and seasoned professional with experience in communications, journalism, or public relations, including work in the science or healthcare industry.</li></ul> 


Competencies, Skills, and Abilities
<ul>
<li>Ability to work independently, collaboratively, take initiative, and manage projects with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Ability to develop clear, accurate, and engaging communication materials.</li>
<li>Ability to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop messaging and content.</li>
<li>Exceptional narrative, writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to tailor content for multiple audiences and adhere to defined style guidelines.</li>
<li>Ability to translate scientific information into accessible messaging.</li>
<li>Coordination across multiple internal teams.</li>
<li>Campaign planning and execution.</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.</li></ul> 


Working Conditions
<ul>
<li>Hybrid environment, required to work two days in the South San Francisco office and three days remotely. In-person attendance of organizational meetings and board, subcommittee, and working group meetings as required.</li>
<li>Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.</li>
<li>Must be willing to work in a high-rise building.</li>
<li>Ability to operate standard office equipment.</li>
<li>Be available to work outside of normal business hours.</li></ul> 


Salary Range and Benefits

This position is an exempt, full-time role. The expected pay for this position is $125,000 - $149,592 which fits within the full salary range of $115,638 - $154,080 for the Operations Communications Specialist job classification. It is uncommon for an individual to be offered a salary near the maximum of the range for a position. Salary for this position will reflect the final candidate&rsquo;s qualifications, experience, skills, knowledge, relevant education, and certifications, in addition to being aligned with the internal leadership peer group. 
Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the interview process should inform the interview scheduler at the time of scheduling.

For general questions regarding this position or inquiries specifically related to reasonable accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), please contact jobs@cirm.ca.gov. 
Benefits

https://benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/ 


Additional EEO Contact Information

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. 


Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.</div>

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Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist, Operations