Temporary Jr. Communications Coordinator
Northwestern University
About the Role
This is a temporary, part-time position (22.5 hours per week, 3 full days per week) at Northwestern University, Evanston campus.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-level communications support and a welcoming experience to IPR faculty, students, staff, and visitors.
- Coordinate a variety of processes and logistics associated with the Institute’s internal and external communications.
- Assist with social media accounts (drafting and/or editing posts).
- Assist with editorial projects (drafting and/or editing articles, documents, blog posts, etc.).
- Assist with photos and website (editing and sizing photos, editing and posting online articles).
- Assist with event logistics (organizing, setting-up, and cleaning up).
- Assist with archival materials (scanning and filing documents).
- Assist with moving to new offices.
- Other projects as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to complete follow-up tasks completely and competently.
- Ability to work methodically and stay focused during tedious tasks.
- Great attitude.
- Demonstrate initiative.
- Possess a strong work ethic.
- Solutions-oriented.
- Collaborative.
- Coachable.
- Excel in a hard-working, small-team environment.
- High degree of professionalism.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Software Required
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Software Preferred (a plus)
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign)
- Content management systems like Cascade
- Taking/editing photos and/or videos
- Knowledge of AP Stylebook
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in communications or journalism or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- High level of organizational skills.
- Outstanding attention to detail.
- Diligent and can work independently.
- Experience working with confidential information.
- Professionalism.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, small-team environment.
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Approximate start date: 7/21/2026
Approximate end date: 10/30/2026
This temporary position is eligible for paid time off and paid sick time in accordance with Northwestern University policies.