TITLE: Temp Science Communications Assistant 

REPORTING TO: Senior Librarian, Research and Science Communications  

LOCATION: 1 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, New York, NY 

JOBS SUPERVISED: N/A 

ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: 6 months  

POSITION SUMMARY: The Science Communications Assistant will support the Council’s Publications and Creative Services Unit in organizing various projects related to communicating our work to a broad range of audiences. We’re looking for a strong communicator who can provide administrative, writing and design support across our social media channels and scientific knowledge management platforms. This role will also serve as a back-up for the Council’s library services. We are looking for a motivated individual with strong attention to detail who can adapt to our department’s unique position in sharing the Council’s work across the entire research lifecycle and assist where appropriate.       

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. Monitors mailboxes for incoming communications, flagging, routing correspondence.  
2. Supports social media planning and messaging by writing social media content and designing graphics in Canva and provide other administrative tasks for social media channels.  
3. Serves as the back-up for library services including Interlibrary Loan retrieval.  
4. Assist within the Publishing and Creative Services Unit such as data entry for Knowledge Management initiatives, and other duties as assigned and needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

We understand that there are many paths to acquiring expertise and experience and strong candidates may not have every qualification listed here. We encourage applications from individuals with diverse and/or nontraditional backgrounds who bring passion, skills, and experience in many or most of these areas.

 

1. Bachelor’s degree in Science Communications or a relevant field required.  
2. 1-3 years of experience in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or Library Services, prior work with non-profit organizations a plus.  

3. Demonstrated use and/or familiarity with social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube) and best use practices. Experience with Sprout, and Canva or other similar social media design and planning applications.   

4. Prior experience working in a library setting with digital libraries, interlibrary loan and circulation services a plus. 

5. Web savvy, excellent research, writing and communications skills. General understanding of biomedical sciences, social sciences, or public health is preferred.    

6. Self-motivated, able to work independently, and manage multiple tasks with a willingness to learn.  

7. Excellent English language skills (oral and written). Knowledge of French and Spanish a plus.  

8. Proficiency in MS Suite of products, and web-based applications  

 

Hourly rate between $28-33 per hour, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

 

Application Deadline: March 7, 2023

When applying through the web portal please attach your CV and Cover Letter in Word or PDF format.

 

The Population Council is an international, nonprofit, nongovernmental institution that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and to help achieve a humane, equitable, and sustainable balance between people and resources. The Council conducts biomedical, social science, and public health research and helps build research capacities in developing countries. Established in 1952, the Council is governed by an international board of trustees. Its New York headquarters supports a global network of country offices. We are seeking an individual to fill the position described. If you know of a qualified candidate or are interested in this position, please apply at: http://www.popcouncil.org/employment/index.asp.

 

The Population Council provides equal opportunity; it does not discriminate against any person with regard to age, color, creed, national origin, disability, political belief, veteran status, religion, marital status, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Decisions on employment are based on an individual’s qualifications as related to the position for which they are being considered. The Council especially encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups including but not limited to Black people and people of African descent, Indigenous people, people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, including people who identify as transgender, non-binary, or gender expansive, people with disabilities, first-generation college graduates, and those from communities with the most to gain from expanded access to sexual and reproductive health services and information. The Population Council is international in the composition of its board of trustees and its staff, as well as in the nature and deployment of its activities.

Apply online here