Overview:

We are seeking a Recruitment and Outreach Specialist to support the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH), world renowned National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, MD. Our NIAID professional, technical, and scientific support personnel are part of a preeminent team focused on positively impacting millions of lives around the world with groundbreaking research. Candidates will work at a prominent and vibrant NIAID worksite to directly support exciting ongoing research activities as a contractor team member. Accelerate your career and apply below to help us make a difference.

CAMRIS International is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include: clinical research; vaccine research, microbiology and infectious disease research, development and production; biodefense; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs.

Our employees enjoy a collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.

Responsibilities:

• Research, develop, design, and implement communication projects and tasks using appropriate vehicles for communicating information about the Office of Workplace Solutions (OWS) and its programs.
• Work with Senior Leadership to design effective communication strategies.
• Independently design and carry out a variety of projects and communications strategies to enhance the dissemination of information and increase the NIAID employees’ understanding of the OWS mission, services, and accomplishments of the Office.
• Monitor internal and external communications feedback and adjust communication plans accordingly.
• Ensure all communication pieces are consistent and adhere to OWS branding, image, and graphics requirements.
• Create or provide updates on PowerPoint presentations.
• Develop relationships and partnerships necessary to ensure effective communication about OWS’s activities and values.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with OWS and the Office of Communications and Government Relations (OCGR) personnel.
• Organize outreach events necessary to effectively raise awareness of OWS’s mission and services.
• Establish rapport with continuously changing stakeholders.
• Identify and conceptualize ideas and materials needed to ensure that website, articles, and messages regarding OWS’s objectives and initiatives are conveyed to interested parties.
• Review and edit where necessary the organization, length, and tone of written and oral content; edit documents to improve clarity, formatting, and grammar; and assist with design and graphics.
• Develop and execute strategies and processes to expand and refresh communications products for dissemination through all feasible means of electronic communications.
• Evaluate the success of OWS’s communication activities and advise OWS’s leadership on how to improve the effectiveness of its communicative efforts.
• Utilize contemporary communication, content development, and content distribution computer technologies and techniques to produce measurably successful communication outcomes.
• Acquire and/or maintain detailed knowledge of internal policies, principles, and strategies, and keep up to date with relevant developments.
• Write and edit external and internal communication materials, articles, presentations, talking points, and white papers.
• Create and update external and internal website content and assist in the development of engaging videos, webinars, podcasts, and other platforms to effectively communicate OWS’s mission and services.
• Assess, compile, and format actionable metrics pertaining to the effectiveness of communications outreach.
• Conduct market research and monitor trends in delivering communications.
• Lead special projects as assigned.
• Manage the workflow of communications campaigns and projects to ensure timely production and delivery.
• Develop and maintain internal communications processes and SOPs.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars as needed to enhance knowledge and/or gather information for communications tasks or projects.
• Facilitate meetings as needed with OWS staff and stakeholders.
• Present information on a variety of topics to appropriate OWS staff and/or stakeholders to keep them informed on communications campaigns and efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in communications strategy development is required.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to perform substantive and copy editing of documents.
• Analytic, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment consisting of a diverse population.
• Expert knowledge of data collection, in-depth analysis, interpretation to report research and program evaluation results concisely to a wide variety of audiences.
• Expert oral and written communication skills to convey complex information on outreach effectiveness to advise top-level management.
• Experience with web content and materials development, including principles of web design (essential).

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by a candidate to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Ability to lift or carry less than 25 pounds.
• Ability to work alone and closely with others.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, face shields/goggles, safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, ear plugs/muffs, and disposable dust/surgical mask.

Please submit your resume online at *www.CAMRIS.com*. CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.

CAMRIS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families, FSAs, HSA, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, legal services, voluntary hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident insurances, EAP, pet insurance, 401(k) with employer match and Roth option, tuition and professional reimbursement, public transportation support in the DMV area, a referral bonus program, vacation with tenure-based increases, PTO, 11 paid holidays, paid bonding leave, and paid supplemental short-term disability.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trust-level background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.