Communications & Projects Specialist
| Company | Brigham Young University – Provo |
|---|---|
| Location | Provo, UT, USA |
| Salary | $30.5 – $39.75 |
| Type | Part-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
- Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong communications, writing, and editing skills
- Self-starter
- Ability to interact regularly with students, faculty, and alumni
- Excellent computer and office skills
Responsibilities
- Develop and promote content in our various communications outlets, which include our department magazine, social media, website, and newsletter. Content will vary and cover items such as student achievements and activities, department events, faculty research, and notable alumni achievements.
- Publicize department research to College and University Communications teams and news media
- Serve on college and university communications committees
- Serve as Executive Director of Beyond BYU, an annual two-day event that takes place in Washington, DC.
- Oversee four active alumni chapters of the BYU Political Affairs Society, including advising chapter presidents and making recommendations to the department chair on leadership changes
- Assist with department academic events, such as the Biannual LDS Young Scholars Workshop and faculty-sponsored conferences
- Work with faculty and Research Development with grant writing and the grant submission process
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 4 years of relevant work experience
- Political science or social science background
- Experience with event planning
- Familiarity with various social media tools (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn) and publishing software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Competency with MS Access, Qualtrics, and HTML