Role Description The Department of Neurology is seeking a Communications Associate. The Communications Associate is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive tactical communications plan for a designated area of responsibility. Provides consultation and recommendations related to the development of communication media for major publications and/or significant initiatives and programs. Responsible for the writing and production of a wide variety of communication vehicles, including marketing and promotional materials and publications. - Generate and recommend original and creative approaches to communicate, market, and/or promote specific subject matter. - Serve as a subject matter expert for multiple communications vehicles. - Write and edit multiple and varied publications, reports, web pages, grants, executive remarks, and news releases. - Conduct interviews, research, and information gathering. - Manage production of materials, including selection and layout of artwork, graphics, pictures, and illustrations. - May coordinate, direct, and review the work of communications staff, e.g., freelance writers, photographers, and production staff. - May negotiate with vendors. - Provide editorial oversight and review of communications vehicles for the designated area. - Lead the day-to-day creation and management of marketing plans, media, web, and public relations strategies by working with the broader Marketing & Communications department. - Serve as the primary contact with vendor agencies. - Lead the development and execution of marketing strategies and plans including external media planning and buying efforts across digital and traditional media, marketing events, and partnership marketing opportunities. - Lead engagement and relationship management strategies by leveraging direct marketing tools to drive results, e.g., email/Salesforce, and other CRM tools. - In partnership with stakeholders utilize and optimize SEO/SEM, email campaigns, user experience, digital advertising, promotions, and social media, etc. to build brand/program awareness, generate leads, and maximize engagement with participants. - Measure and analyze campaigns and/or project data and make adjustments to maximize ROI. - Develop creative briefs to ensure marketing materials and program messaging are accurate and created in a timely manner. - Drive implementation of best practices through all paid and unpaid channels. - Organize marketing promotional events and ensure prompt delivery of materials and merchandise. - Ensure brand consistency across all channels, e.g. websites, email, social media, events, flyers, etc. - Lead website strategy and related needs including management of associated vendor(s) as applicable. - Apply an understanding of relevant landscapes to monitor, report, and provide insights and recommendations. - Analyze plans and performance using KPIs and ROI analysis and apply learning for next steps. - Manage and monitor area budgeting and forecasting. - Collaborate with peers to share learnings and help cross-promote programs as applicable. - May oversee the work of support staff in the unit or others with related responsibilities. - Other duties as assigned. In addition to the duties listed above: - Coordinate major activities, social events, fundraising opportunities and seminars including developing program agendas and materials, coordinate scheduling, preparation, set up and logistics for these events/functions. - Coordinate visits from donors, and high-level delegations. - Organize internal meetings, preparation and distribution of materials and agendas. - Prepare and edit: general correspondence, promotion letters, award letters, and letters of support. - Screen incoming messages or refers questions to the appropriate staff, sorts incoming mail, and highlights priority items, updates staff lists, group email lists, and sets up mail boxes for new staff. Respond to LinkedIn messages. - Create lists of references, tables, charts, graphs, and PowerPoint presentations. Maintains electronic files of meetings, articles, presentations, etc. - Responsible for independently managing a conflict-free calendar of meetings and appointments for the Directors; organize high-level meetings with constituencies as required. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in a related field. - Four years of related experience. - Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/ graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Requirements - Campaign Management - Intermediate - Communications Planning - Intermediate - Content Marketing - Intermediate - Digital Communications - Developing - Editing - Intermediate - Editorial Research - Intermediate - Event Planning - Intermediate - Media Monitoring and Analysis - Intermediate - Project Coordination - Intermediate - Vendor Relationship Management - Intermediate - Writing - Intermediate Benefits - Starting Salary Range: $30.24 - $52.93 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) - Employee group: Casual / On Call - Schedule: M-F; hours vary - FLSA Status: Exempt - Location: Remote - Department name: SOM Neuro Movement Disorders - Personnel area: School of Medicine

• Produce and disseminate compelling, movement-centered content across UAF’s digital platforms; • Monitor and report on social media engagement and engagement throughout their consultancy; • Support donor cultivation through regular email communications and drafting social media content and emails for end-of-year fundraising; • Amplify the work of UAF’s grantee partners and allied organizations; • Support event planning for Commission on the Status of Women in 2027 and the organization’s 30 year anniversary; • Contribute to and support the dissemination of key UAF publications and reports; and • Coordinate strategic planning for UAF’s communications and advocacy over the next three years and beyond.

Role Description UAF is seeking a skilled and mission-aligned Communications Consultant to support a broad portfolio of communications activities from mid-August 2026 through January 2027 to support the team while a staff member is on leave. Working closely with UAF staff and the Communications and Advocacy team, the specialist will deliver high-quality content across digital platforms, strengthen internal systems, and contribute to long-term strategic planning. This period includes: - The digital dissemination of key reports - End-of-year fundraising - Planning for major upcoming milestones including CSW 2027 and UAF's 30th Anniversary - Ongoing work of monitoring and analyzing our digital presence to strengthen UAF's communications strategy Objectives - Produce and disseminate compelling, movement-centered content across UAF’s digital platforms - Monitor and report on social media engagement throughout their consultancy - Support donor cultivation through regular email communications and drafting social media content and emails for end-of-year fundraising - Amplify the work of UAF’s grantee partners and allied organizations - Support event planning for Commission on the Status of Women in 2027 and the organization’s 30 year anniversary - Contribute to and support the dissemination of key UAF publications and reports - Coordinate strategic planning for UAF’s communications and advocacy over the next three years and beyond Scope of Work - Digital Content and Social Media - Create and share original content on UAF's social media platforms, posting at least once per week on each platform - Uplift and amplify grantee partners' content on social media on an ongoing basis - Develop infographics and social media posts to promote UAF's grantmaking and collective care work and impact - Maintain year-round website pop-ups to grow UAF's email subscriber list and encourage donations - Produce quarterly blog posts focused on issues impacting frontline activists or highlighting movement strategies - Donor Cultivation and Fundraising - Send at least one email per month to cultivate donor relationships and communicate UAF's impact - Draft end-of-year fundraising emails and social media content, strengthening the campaign based on lessons learned in 2025 - Support the digital dissemination of UAF's annual report - Publications and Events - Support the dissemination of UAF's Feminist Crisis Response Model - Promote UAF's report on mapping collective care in the Balkans and the Caucasus across digital platforms - Support event planning for the Commission on the Status of Women in 2027 and the organization’s 30 year anniversary - Strategy, Learning, and Planning - Support the work to finalize UAF's communications and advocacy strategy for the next three years - Build or strengthen MEL systems to track and assess the impact of UAF's communications activities - Monitor social media, website, and email analytics on a quarterly basis and produce brief summary reports for internal use Qualifications - Demonstrated experience in nonprofit or movement-based communications, including content creation, social media management, and email marketing - Strong writing and editing skills, with an ability to adapt voice and format for different audiences and platforms - Experience developing or implementing analytics analysis for digital communications - Familiarity with feminist, intersectional, and movement-centered communications approaches - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines independently in a remote setting - Familiarity with social media trends and ability to utilize them for nonprofits while maintaining brand and voice alignment - Experience supporting fundraising campaigns, particularly end-of-year giving - Familiarity with the WHRD and feminist activism ecosystem is highly desirable - Experience with website management, digital tools, and analytics platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Google Analytics, Buffer, and Wordpress as well as the more common social media platforms) Ethical Considerations and Values UAF’s communications work reflects and embodies its values. The Communications Specialist is expected to: - Apply feminist, decolonial, intersectional, and human rights principles across all communications activities - Center the voices, safety, and agency of frontline feminist activists in all content and messaging - Handle sensitive information about activists, grantees, and partner organizations with discretion and care - Use secure communication practices appropriate to the sensitive context of UAF’s work - Collaborate with UAF staff and partners in a spirit of mutual respect and solidarity Compensation The Communications Specialist will be compensated at a rate of USD 125 per hour, at a maximum of 16 hours per week, with payments made monthly. The total budget for this consultancy is estimated at USD 52,000 total for the full engagement period. Payments will be made according to a schedule tied to key milestones and deliverables. Depending on the volume and pace of work, there is potential for hours and overall budget to increase over the course of the engagement. Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism’s work is grounded in the values of justice, diversity, racial equity, feminisms, and inclusion. We encourage Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA+, and candidates from structurally excluded communities to submit a proposal.

Role Description The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Coordinator, Advocacy. Working as a member of the Advocacy and Public Policy department, you will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy. This role will recruit, train and coordinate volunteers to take advocacy action and track advocacy opportunities in support of protecting people with lung disease from climate change and poor air quality in Houston, TX. Work collaboratively with nationwide and local Health Promotion and Advocacy staff to incorporate advocacy trainings and recruitment into educational campaigns that address extreme weather events, poor air quality, climate change and lung health. This is a grant-funded position. Location: Houston, Texas. The Lung Association does not currently have an office in Houston, Texas. This position is home-based and job responsibilities will take place in Houston, Texas. - In partnership with Health Promotions staff and Manager, Advocacy, cultivate volunteers from patient population, public health and healthcare professionals and other organizations to engage in advocacy supporting actions to address lung disease and climate change. - Execute advocacy training opportunities for patient and health professional populations. - In coordination with state and nationwide Advocacy and Public Policy staff, propose advocacy opportunities and recruit volunteers to engage. - Plan and execute meetings with local decision-makers and volunteer advocates. - Help implement assigned grants, ensuring fulfillment of program deliverables, accurate recordkeeping, and proper reporting. - Contribute to tracking of grant deliverables, job targets, and milestones capturing project metrics to monitor program success and make program improvements. - Participate in and support all area events. - Serve on ALA’s regional and national workgroups and committees as requested. - Develop and submit timely reports as required by the association and funding sources, including but not limited to weekly updates in the Association’s database, monthly management reports, grant reports, and program metrics reports. - Represent the Association as a member of community, civic, and/or health coalitions and organizations related to the Association’s mission. - Build, maintain, and cultivate relationships with funders, facilitators, and community partners to encourage program delivery, sustainability, and growth, including ALA signature programs where applicable. - Select and participate in local, state, and national seminars and courses designed to increase skills and knowledge related to job requirements. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in public health, political science, environmental studies, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - One to three years of experience in community engagement, advocacy, public health programming, nonprofit programs, volunteer coordination, or related work. - Experience coordinating projects, events, trainings, or community-based initiatives preferred. - Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with volunteers, community partners, healthcare professionals, and internal staff. - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments, track deliverables, and meet deadlines. - Effective written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and group facilitation skills. - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. - Knowledge of or interest in environmental health, lung health, climate change, air quality, or public policy preferred. - Experience working with diverse communities and community-based organizations preferred. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-based applications required. - Spanish-language skills preferred. - Ability to travel within the assigned area approximately 10% of the time and work occasional evenings and weekends as needed for meetings, trainings, and events. Requirements - Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The target hiring range for this position is between $47,000 and $51,000 per annum. Benefits - Paid Leave - 10 vacation days in the first year (15 days thereafter), 2 personal days and 15 sick days per year, as well as 12 company-paid holidays per year. We also offer Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees. - Insurance - Employees (and their eligible dependents) can enroll in our medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as voluntary plans for critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, short-term disability and supplemental life/AD&D insurance. Employees will be enrolled in company-paid life/AD&D and long-term disability Insurance coverage. - Retirement Plan - Eligible employees can participate in our 401(k) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, which offers matching employer contributions (up to 4%) and year-end discretionary non-elective contributions.