There is an immediate need for a part-time Assistant in Research (TEMP) to provide administrative and communications assistance for a research progam focused on sexual and reproductive health among adolescents and young adults. See youthreproequity.org for more information about our work. 

Essential Job Functions/Duties, in partnership with the supervising faculty/PI, the temp staff will:

• Develop content for social media platforms using Canva.
• Manage project website and conduct timely updates.
• Draft and disseminate quarterly newsletter.
• Support meetings by recording minutes and tracking follow-up tasks.
• Manage file storage on Google Drive.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings for projects and partnerships.
• Provide publication assistance, such as graphic design and citations management, for academic articles, conference presentations, and briefs.

Qualifications:

• Strong comprehension of scientific literature, with the ability to identify key article takeaways and implications for public health and policy.
• Prior experience using Canva or comparable graphic design platforms.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Robust organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated interest (academic or otherwise) in reproductive health, rights, and justice.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a self-motivated, resourceful, and adaptive approach.

Desired Attributes & Experiences:

• Prior experience translating academic research findings into accessible, high level summaries for lay audiences.
• Prior experience managing an organization's social media presence.
• Interest in health or science communications.