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Requisition ID:  116039

Communications Specialist, The Center for Talented Youth

Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) supports Johns Hopkins’ focus on research, teaching and patient care, and its role as a national and global leader in higher education. We create and foster enduring relationships that result in advocacy and philanthropic support for Johns Hopkins University & Medicine—strengthening the institution through partnerships with donors, alumni, volunteer leaders, faculty, students, staff, and patients.


Johns Hopkins University supports a flexible work model which includes four different work modalities. This role has a hybrid work arrangement with an onsite presence of 3 days per week. The manager will confirm the team’s core onsite days where the majority/all team members will work in the office. Employees who travel on university business can count those days towards their onsite days.


Founded in 1979, the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) is a center for innovation dedicated to advancing the field of gifted education through research on testing, programs, and other supports for advanced learners. On the premise that advanced learners come from every community and every demographic, we aim to understand and inform how these students need to be nurtured to achieve their full potential as learners and global citizens. CTY also runs in-person and online academic programs for bright learners in order to cultivate a community of advanced learners and connect students in and outside the classroom.


The Development Communications Specialist (DCS) reports to the Sr. Director of Development and is responsible for managing all Center for Talented Youth communications that relate to its fundraising and constituent engagement activities. The DCS works to ensure that all CTY communications to donors, alumni, parents, and other external audiences are of the highest possible quality, executed on time, within budget restraints, and are produced with exceptional attention to detail.


Key responsibilities: 

Writing and Editing

  • Research, write, and deploy compelling content and correspondence for CTY’s alumni, donors, and select external audiences through digital and print communication channels, including invitations, programs, and other event-related materials; advisory board communications and website; acknowledgement letters and stewardship reports; event scripts; campaign case statements; electronic newsletters; proposals and gift agreements; and social media content.
  • Procure and research images for print and online communications.
  • Gain knowledge of CTY’s history, strategic goals, and program offerings, both in-person and online.
  • Exchange non-routine, and at times confidential, information with a high level of professionalism and tact.
  • Create plans and timelines for communications projects that are well-vetted with stakeholders and allow for projects to be completed on deadline.
  • Ensure all communication projects and marketing efforts comply with University branding guidelines and JHU use-of-name guidelines by building a collaborative work relationship with CTY’s director of communications and marketing and other CTY and central DAR communications professionals.
  • Ensure all communications are produced with the highest level of excellence, including fact-checking and copy editing, and have been approved by all relevant stakeholders.
  • Work directly and meet monthly with members of CTY’s Communications and Marketing team to ensure that all development communications are in line with CTY’s best practices and guidelines.
  • Create mailing lists for invitations, newsletters, and other correspondence.
  • Manage development mailings and e-solicitations.


Administrative Duties

  • Create and maintain an editorial calendar.
  • Provide communications support for meetings and donor and prospect visits.
  • Provide support and coverage for the Development Coordinator and the Constituent Engagement Team for proofing and editing content.
  • Other duties and special projects as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in related field.
  • Two years related experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree.
  • Understanding of and familiarity with social media platforms including but not limited to: Instagram. LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, X, and Flickr.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
  • Experience with project management and communication tools such as Slack, KIRA, and Confluence.
  • Experience with design and publication tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Marq, and Canva.
  • Experience with digital marketing platforms such as Constant Contact and Marketing Cloud 
  • Experience with SalesForce database.


Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Strong administrative, organizational, and project management skills. 
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse constituencies, meet deadlines, be self-motivated, and work independently.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
  • Excellent writing, editing, grammar, and proofreading skills.
  • Ability to work both individually and as a part of a team.
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and adjust to changing priorities.

 

 

Classified Title: Communications Specialist 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Communications Specialist, The Center for Talented Youth   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PB  
Starting Salary Range: Minimum: $46,200 - Maximum: $80,799 (targeted salary: $63,500; commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Mount Washington Campus 
Department name: 10000090-Development 
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
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Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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