American Institutes for Research
CommunicationsAssistant(Parttime)
“Communications Assistant (Part-time) at American Institutes for Research. Skills: Communications strategy, Content creation, Community collaboration. Develop and maintain communications materials. Translate technical concepts”
Industry & Context.
Authorized to work in U.S., No visa sponsorship
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in communications, Demonstrated experience developing communications products, Writing and editing skills, Experience tailoring content for multiple audiences, Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, Managing multiple inputs and deadlines
Nice to Have
Experience with community-based research, Experience with technical assistance, Experience with education systems initiatives, Familiarity with data-informed storytelling, Translating research findings for practitioner audiences, Translating research findings for policy audiences, Comfort working in partnership-driven projects, Experience supporting multi-year projects, Experience with evolving communications needs
What You'll Do.
Develop and maintain communications materials
Translate technical concepts
Coordinate communication campaigns
Contribute to social media
Support routine communications
Support development of project content
Develop project briefs
Develop talking points
Develop presentations
Develop web-ready materials
Create community-centered data stories
Create case narratives
Work closely with staff
Coordinate with partners
Support internal alignment
Coordinate review processes
Support dissemination of project products
Contribute to communications planning
Support sustainability goals
Support knowledge sharing
Support capacity building
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Project leadership; Evaluation teams; Technical assistance teams; Data teams; Partner communities; Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Translating technical concepts; Compelling narratives
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