Events & Communications Specialist - Brown School

Scheduled Hours37.5

Position SummaryThe Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging at WashU is a university-wide center that works with internal and external partners. This position works in collaboration with the Friedman Center Manager to provide support for events, programming and communications. This includes working with the Manager to develop, plan and implement the Center’s monthly, yearly and one-off events as well as all Center communications.

Job Description

Event  Management

• Assists with managing the planning and implementation of all Center events;
• Works with Center team to coordinate annual lectures, seminars, other public events, and regular workgroups and meetings.
• Works with supervisor to ensure integration of Center’s efforts into larger university missions and identifies opportunities for collaboration across centers, departments, and schools.

Communications & Partnerships

• Serves as a liaison for the Center with internal university departments and organizations outside of the university.
• Represents the Center at internal and external meetings and other functions;
• Works with Center team to implement communication plans and develop content to communicate effectively with Center audiences; develops new and maintains positive and effective relationships with partners.

Implementation of New Initiatives

• Supports the implementation of educational programs, workshops, and seminars relevant to the Center’s mission, including input on content and structure.

Perform other duties as assigned. 

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Occasional work outside normal working hours
• Ability to travel to on and off-campus locations

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This JobWashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Advertising Communications, Communication Design, Creative Approaches, Creative Strategies, Detail-Oriented, Digital Designs, Graphic Design, Graphic Production, Highly Developed Interpersonal, Highly Resourceful, Journalism, Listening Effectively, Marketing, Oral Communications, Print Design, Results-Oriented, Self-Starter, Sound Judgment, Team Collaboration, Time Management, Typography

GradeG09-H

Salary Range$23.37 - $36.19 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment ScreeningAll external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO StatementWashington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.