Recruitment and Outreach Specialist

Job Description

Cape Fox Facilities Services is seeking an experienced Recruitment and Outreach Specialist support of the overall functions of the OD/Office of Science Management and Operations (OSMO), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

The total hourly pay for this exempt position is $45.59 for up to 40 hours per week. This rate represents the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, for eligible positions we offer a variety of benefits including specified holidays, paid leave, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as K with company match. This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.

• Track and support incoming media inquiries and interview requests, content for press releases, byline articles and keynote presentations, and public relations needs that increase the effectiveness of communications products in meeting the needs and requirements of the VRC.
• Track and archive VRC information and messages that have been reviewed by subject matter experts and assist with disseminating information as requested to increase the effectiveness of written communications products in meeting the needs and requirements of the VRC.
• Prepare briefing materials and complex scientific summaries on a broad range of diseases and research areas that focus on VRC activities.
• Support internal and external communications methods which may include intranet, internal newsletter, electronic signage, policy, strategic plans, and student tours with messaging.
• Support the development of an annual editorial calendar and processes for the internal newsletter around VRC’s communications initiatives and major events worthy of public attention.
• Assist in ensuring that all public messages, materials, and strategies for target audiences are credible, clear, and meaningful.
• Develop specialized materials covering highly complex subject matter areas for various purposes and audiences.
• Provide advice and conduct reviews of materials prepared by other NIAID division staff.
• Develop scientific and technical materials regarding VRC’s research programs, activities, and scientific accomplishments.
• Assist with the development of VRC messaging and other products to communicate research successes.
• Develop visual and written communication products associated with the NIH, NIAID, and VRC.
• Prepare documents in accordance with office policies and procedures, including reviewing, revising, and editing as needed. Ensure responses conform to applicable regulations, style manuals, and publication standards.
• Review and analyze documents for logical, well-organized structure. Check and verify information for accuracy and consistency using a variety of sources such as PubMed, Medline, and other Web sites and search engines.
• Continually support new communications methods and approaches to increase efficiency in achieving goals and objectives and ensure that communications messages are tailored to suit the appropriate audience and distribution methods.

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• Must have a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in a related science field
• Minimum of one year of experience in related scientific field.
• Demonstrated strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Demonstrated experience in writing scientific manuscripts and reviews.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate basic scientific ideas to the general public.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.).