Communications Strategist & Storyteller

at  Drexel University

Job no: 504119
Work type: Full-Time
Location: Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement, University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, Dornsife School of Public Health

JOB SUMMARY

The Ubuntu Center on Racism, Global Movements & Population Health Equity at the Dornsife School of Public Health is seeking a full-time Communications Strategist and Storyteller, to develop, manage, and implement strategic communications in support of the mission and vision of the Center and respective projects, such as the Illuminating and Addressing Healthcare’s Role in Perpetuating Structural Racism (ISR) project, a three-year, multi-site initiative sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The Communications Strategist and Storyteller will be responsible for promoting on-brand messaging through digital channels to tell the story of the Ubuntu Center and strengthen community care. The role will collaborate with center staff, faculty, narrative consultants, and the Dornsife School of Public Health Communications team.
About the Ubuntu Center
The Ubuntu Center on Racism, Global Movements & Population Health Equity, Dornsife School of Public Health at Drexel University is a research and action center that unites diverse partners to generate and translate evidence, accelerate antiracism solutions, and transform the health of communities locally, nationally, and globally. The Center has four primary focus areas which include: 1) advancing transdisciplinary, antiracism population health research, training, and scholarship; 2) bridging relationships to build critical consciousness and power for health equity and racial justice; 3) expanding collective action for population health equity aligned with principles and practices of community organizing and social movements; and 4) strengthening capacity and sustainability to maximize our impact. Who we are and what we do embodies the South African principle “Ubuntu… I am because we are.” We believe that by working collectively, we will achieve a just future, free from systems of oppression, full of new possibilities through bold, collective action, and an equitable world in which all individuals and communities are healthy and thrive.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a closely related field
• Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.
• 2-5 years’ relevant experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in: Canva, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, Spark, Wordpress, Sitecore, Mailchimp

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Typically sitting at a desk/table

• Serve as liaison for the center’s projects, including the new ISR project
• Use storytelling to authentically reflect the community’s experiences and values to build agency and collective power
• Lead the development of the Center’s communication strategy
• Strategically manage the Center’s digital media platforms
• Lead the strategic communications of the Center’s events
• Assist in writing and editing digital content for the Center’s website