Michigan State University College of Engineering · 5 days ago
Communications Coordinator
Flint, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expMichigan State University College of Engineering is seeking a Communications Coordinator for the Pediatric Public Health Initiative. This role focuses on coordinating communications strategies for the Rx Kids program, managing multimedia content, and supporting outreach efforts to improve health outcomes for Flint children.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Support the creation, review, editing, and production of communications materials—including audio, visual, video, and written content—for distribution to target audiences
Research, interview, and gather information to develop articles, press releases, promotional pieces, reports, and other communications in both print and digital formats
Manage Rx Kids inventory, including forecasting needs, reordering supplies, and coordinating shipments with vendors for items such as onesies and birthday cards
Geocode participant addresses to ensure accurate mailing of program materials
Respond to email inquiries sent to Rx-Kids@msu.edu and provide general administrative and meeting support
Support social media strategy through content creation, scheduling, and monitoring engagement
Assist with website updates, content staging, and ongoing design and maintenance of web pages
Monitor news sources and publications for relevant commentary and updates related to Rx Kids
Contribute to the planning and execution of events, webinars, and presentations, offering logistical and design support as needed
Ensure strong knowledge management and storage of communications assets, including quotes, photos, videos, designs, etc
Schedule and coordinate meetings and virtual events across program teams
Qualification
Required
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Communications, Telecommunications, Journalism, Marketing, or Public Relations
Up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in internal communications; news, broadcasting, and print media, and/or marketing, advertising, and creative services; graphic design; word processing; desktop publishing; web design; presentation software; spreadsheet and/or database software; public presentation; or radio production; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
One– three years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or community engagement, ideally in nonprofit, healthcare, or public health settings
Experience producing and managing multimedia content (written, visual, audio, video) for diverse audiences
Proficiency with graphic design and publishing tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, InDesign, or similar)
Familiarity with content management systems (WordPress, Drupal, or similar) and basic web design principles
Experience with social media management, including content creation, scheduling, analytics, and engagement monitoring
Ability to conduct research, interviews, and fact-checking to produce accurate and compelling communications
Competence in event planning and logistics, including coordination of webinars, community events, and promotional activities
Familiarity with variable creation and data management, including the ability to transform geocoded addresses into program eligibility variables for analysis and reporting
Comfort working with geocoding tools such as ArcGIS (or comparable GIS platforms) to ensure accurate mapping, address validation, and integration of spatial data into communications and program operations
Strong organizational skills for inventory management and vendor coordination
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to adapt messaging for different audiences
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with faculty, staff, vendors, and community partners
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Experience providing administrative support, including scheduling, email correspondence, and meeting coordination
Company
Michigan State University College of Engineering
Our College of Engineering is among the founding disciplines at Michigan State University and among the three largest academic units.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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