Junior Project Specialist

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Job Summary:

The University of Southern California's Department of Family Medicine is seeking a Project Specialist to join the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA). This role involves leading communications and marketing efforts, managing social media, creating engaging content, and overseeing the internship and volunteer programs to raise awareness about elder abuse and justice.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage NCEA's social media content calendar across platforms (e.g., X/Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram).

• Create, curate, and schedule engaging text, image, and video content that aligns with NCEA's mission and promotes elder justice.

• Monitor social media channels, respond to comments and messages, and foster meaningful online conversations.

• Track and analyze social media metrics and prepare regular performance reports.

• Stay informed on social media trends, platform updates, and best practices relevant to non-profit and public health communications.

• Actively promote NCEA initiatives, webinars, publications, events (e.g., World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - WEAAD), and partner initiatives.

• Convey complex information about elder abuse prevention and response into accessible, shareable social media graphics, infographics, fact sheets, and short videos.

• Assist in drafting short-form copy for social media posts, email blasts, and website announcements.

• Support the dissemination of NCEA resources and tools through various digital channels.

• Oversee the coordination and management of NCEA’s internship and volunteer programs.

• Recruit, onboard, and mentor interns and volunteers and cultivate an impactful experience for participants.

• Provide support and coordination for the Elder Justice College Ambassadors program and college campus outreach.

• Provide general administrative and logistical support for NCEA projects.

• Help organize and maintain digital files and communication records.

• Support the NCEA team with other duties as assigned to ensure project success.

• Respond to technical assistance inquiries.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field.

• 2+ years of professional experience managing social media accounts for an organization, non-profit, or government agency.

• Experience working in a non-profit, public health, or government environment.

• Knowledge of elder abuse prevention and intervention and aging.

• Experience with video editing software (e.g., CapCut, Adobe Premiere Rush) for short-form social media content.

• Experience with social media analytics platforms (e.g., Sprout Social) beyond basic built-in tools.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Proficiency with social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) and social media management and scheduling tools (e.g., Sprout Social).

• Proven ability to create engaging, audience-appropriate content for various social media platforms.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong grasp of grammar, punctuation, and tone.

• Basic graphic design skills using tools like Canva, Adobe Express, or similar.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

• Demonstrated passion for social justice, elder rights, or public health issues.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field.

• 3 + years of applicable project or administrative experience

• Experience in coordinating or managing internship or volunteer programs

• Bilingual proficiency (especially Spanish) is a plus.

Company:

University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration. Founded in 1880, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage. University of Southern California has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.