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Director
COVID-19 US Contact Tracing Acceleration Initiative
Vital Strategies is a US-based international public health organization working in more than 70 countries to address important and challenging health issues. We develop and oversee programs to strengthen public health systems and address leading causes of morbidity and mortality, providing expertise in project implementation and management, strategic communications, epidemiology and surveillance, and other core public health capacities.
Resolve to Save Lives is a global health initiative of Vital Strategies that since 2017 has been working closely with governments, the World Health Organization, the World Bank, academic and other partners in a number of countries to strengthen national capacity to prevent, detect and respond to epidemic threats. For more information about our Prevent Epidemics initiative, visit: https://www.resolvetosavelives.org/ and https://preventepidemics.org/
Vital Strategies has formed a COVID-19 Incident Management System to control and mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus in vulnerable low- and middle-income countries and the United States. A significant area of focus for our work in the US is accelerating and strengthening the technical and operational capacity of local public health departments to carry out impactful contact tracing to reduce the spread of infection and allow for the safe reopening of society as soon as possible.
The Role
We are seeking a Director, Contact Tracing Acceleration Initiative to provide overall leadership for rigorously designed and rapidly executed contact tracing efforts in the US. The Director will be responsible for strategic and thought leadership, partnership and implementation strategy development, program evaluation and learning, staff management, and representation. The Director will report to the COVID-19 Incident Manager.
Main responsibilities:
- Develop and oversee Vital Strategies’ activities in the area of contact tracing
- Serve as lead representative for Vital Strategies with partners and stakeholders, including local, state, and federal government agencies and organizations
- Lead development of relevant technical, programmatic and other communications materials
- Coordinate with technology team in development of digital tools to support contact tracing
- Create relationships with leaders in the field and identify opportunities for collaboration
- Recruit, onboard, manage and support staff
- Define and manage program budget and program reporting
- Other duties as assigned
- Provide ongoing strategic guidance regarding prioritization and implementation of key activities and approaches to overcome barriers
- Identify barriers to and develop practical solutions for rapid progress of key activities
- Oversee monitoring and evaluation plan for the program
Required competencies and qualifications:
- 15 years’ progressive public health experience
- Master’s degree and / or higher in public health or other relevant field (eg, medicine, nursing)
- Experience with planning and implementing large-scale public health programs
- Government experience, strongly preferred
- Team management experience
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders
- Excellent judgement with the ability to make quick analytical choices
- Ability to work collaboratively
Duration: Six months, with the possibility of renewal. Starting immediately.
Level of Effort: Full-time, fixed term employment.
Location: Remote initially; preferably based in NYC area.
To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter including your consulting fee expectations to: Director. Given the urgent nature of responding to COVID-19, we will review applications as they come in and move quickly to selection, ideally by 15 May. Therefore, we urge applicants to submit their materials as soon as possible . Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deputy Director
COVID-19 US Contact Tracing Acceleration Initiative
Vital Strategies is a US-based international public health organization working in more than 70 countries to address important and challenging health issues. We develop and oversee programs to strengthen public health systems and address leading causes of morbidity and mortality, providing expertise in project implementation and management, strategic communications, epidemiology and surveillance, and other core public health capacities.
Resolve to Save Lives is a global health initiative of Vital Strategies that since 2017 has been working closely with governments, the World Health Organization, the World Bank, academic and other partners in a number of countries to strengthen national capacity to prevent, detect and respond to epidemic threats. For more information about our Prevent Epidemics initiative, visit: https://www.resolvetosavelives.org/ and https://preventepidemics.org/
Vital Strategies has formed a COVID-19 Incident Management System to control and mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus in vulnerable low- and middle-income countries and the United States. A significant area of focus for our work in the US is accelerating and strengthening the technical and operational capacity of local public health departments to carry out impactful contact tracing to reduce the spread of infection and allow for the safe reopening of society as soon as possible.
The Role
We are seeking a Deputy Director for our US-based Contact Tracing Acceleration Initiative. The Deputy Director will oversee technical support provision and strategic grants support for operationalizing high-quality contact tracing. S/he will manage a team of five Senior Technical Advisors responsible for delivering technical mentorship and guidance for the implementation of large-scale contact tracing in the US. The Deputy Director will report to the Director of the Contact Tracing Acceleration Initiative.
Main responsibilities:
- Oversee provision of technical and advisory support for contact tracing in pilot jurisdictions
- Supervise six senior technical advisors who will work closely with local jurisdictions on contact tracing
- Oversee sub-grants for pilot jurisdictions
- Collaborate with local stakeholders on the planning and design of specific technical interventions in each location
- Coordinate with Vital Strategies COVID-19 digital product design team for deployment and delivery in jurisdictions
- Lead stakeholder meetings and deliver presentations, as needed
- Ensure data collection and evaluation tools are implemented with fidelity and consistency
- Manage program reporting and related needs
- Participate in partner meetings
- Represent the Director, as required
- Perform other duties, as assigned
Competencies:
- 10 years progressive public health experience
- Master’s degree in public health or related field and / or other graduate degree
- Government experience, strongly preferred
- Experience with planning and implementing large-scale public health programs
- Experience with contact tracing or related program, strongly preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders
- Excellent judgement, with the ability to make quick analytical choices
- Ability to work collaboratively
Duration: Six months, with the possibility of renewal. Starting immediately.
Level of Effort: Full-time, fixed term employment.
Location: Remote initially; preferably based in NYC area.
To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter including your consulting fee expectations to: Deputy Director. Given giving the urgent nature of responding to COVID-19, we will review applications as they come in and move quickly to selection, ideally by 15 May. Therefore, we urge applicants to submit their materials as soon as possible. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Senior Evaluation Advisor
COVID-19 US Contact Tracing Acceleration Initiative
6 Months, Full-time Consultancy
Vital Strategies is a US-based international public health organization working in more than 70 countries to address important and challenging health issues. We develop and oversee programs to strengthen public health systems and address leading causes of morbidity and mortality, providing expertise in project implementation and management, strategic communications, epidemiology and surveillance, and other core public health capacities.
Resolve to Save Lives is a global health initiative of Vital Strategies that since 2017 has been working closely with governments, the World Health Organization, the World Bank, academic and other partners in a number of countries to strengthen national capacity to prevent, detect and respond to epidemic threats. For more information about our Prevent Epidemics initiative, visit: https://www.resolvetosavelives.org/ and https://preventepidemics.org/
Vital Strategies has formed a COVID-19 Incident Management System to control and mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus in vulnerable low- and middle-income countries and the United States. A significant area of focus for our work in the US is accelerating and strengthening the technical and operational capacity of local public health departments to carry out impactful contact tracing to reduce the spread of infection and allow for the safe reopening of society as soon as possible.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Evaluation Advisor to provide evaluation and measurement technical guidance and support for contact tracing efforts in the US. Under the supervision of the Contract Tracing Initiative’s Director and in collaboration with other technical staff, the Evaluation Technical Advisor will be responsible for supporting the development and roll out of an effective monitoring and evaluation framework for scaled execution of contact tracing efforts, overseeing data management processes and providing technical support to address monitoring and evaluation challenges and capacity gaps.
Main responsibilities:
- Identify and create metrics and tools for measuring the performance and impact of scaled contact tracing
- Compile existing metrics from various sources
- Create additional metrics, as needed
- Create guidance for jurisdictions to rigorously monitor and evaluate performance of contact tracing systems
- Assist jurisdictions with implementing monitoring and evaluation processes
- Identify implementation science objectives and design and implement targeted projects with implementing jurisdictions
- Identify and collaborate with external stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of agreed monitoring and evaluation framework activities
- Write high quality reports and briefs
- Other duties as assigned
Required competencies and qualifications:
Master’s degree or higher in public health and / or other relevant field with 10 or more years of experience
- Experience in public health program evaluation, implementation science, and / or operational research
- Experience in government; public health practice strongly preferred
- Experience providing technical support
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work in fast paced environment with multi-sectoral team and deliver against tight deadlines
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Duration: Six months, with the possibility of renewal. Starting immediately.
Level of Effort: Full-time
Location: Remote initially; preferably based in assigned geographical area.
To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter including your consulting fee expectations to: Senior Evaluation Advisor. Given the urgent nature of responding to COVID-19, we will review applications as they come in and move quickly to selection, ideally by 15 May. Therefore, we urge applicants to submit their materials as soon as possible . Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Senior Technical Advisor
COVID-19 US Contact Tracing Acceleration Initiative
6 Months, Full-time Consultancy
Vital Strategies is a US-based international public health organization working in more than 70 countries to address important and challenging health issues. We develop and oversee programs to strengthen public health systems and address leading causes of morbidity and mortality, providing expertise in project implementation and management, strategic communications, epidemiology and surveillance, and other core public health capacities.
Resolve to Save Lives is a global health initiative of Vital Strategies that since 2017 has been working closely with governments, the World Health Organization, the World Bank, academic and other partners in a number of countries to strengthen national capacity to prevent, detect and respond to epidemic threats. For more information about our Prevent Epidemics initiative, visit: https://www.resolvetosavelives.org/ and https://preventepidemics.org/
Vital Strategies has formed a COVID-19 Incident Management System to control and mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus in vulnerable low- and middle-income countries and the United States. A significant area of focus for our work in the US is accelerating and strengthening the technical and operational capacity of local public health departments to carry out impactful contact tracing to reduce the spread of infection and allow for the safe reopening of society as soon as possible.
The Role
We are seeking five Senior Technical Advisors to provide technical guidance and support to contact tracing strengthening efforts in the US. Under the supervision of the Contract Tracing Initiative’s Deputy Director and in collaboration with other technical staff, the Senior Technical Advisors will be responsible for ensuring technical and operational rigor in the planning and scaled execution of contact tracing efforts in their respective locales.
Main responsibilities:
- Provide technical advice, guidance and support for the implementation of scaled contact tracing in a jurisdiction
- Help the jurisdiction to identify solutions to implementation challenges
- Represent the Initiative to stakeholders in the jurisdiction
- Build close working relationships with key stakeholders within the jurisdiction
- Manage at least one sub-grant to the jurisdiction
- Assist jurisdiction with identifying and hiring local management team
- Ensure high-quality training of local management and contact tracing team, as needed
- Ensure data collection and evaluation tools are implemented with fidelity and consistency
- Contribute to program reporting and related documentation needs for assigned jurisdiction
- Participate in stakeholder meetings and deliver presentations, as needed
- Other duties, as assigned
Required competencies and qualifications:
- Master’s degree or higher in public health or related field, with 7 or more years of relevant work experience in public health practice
- Experience planning and working in large-scale public health programs (contact tracing or related program a big plus)
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively, fostering and maintaining partnerships across institutions or sectors
- Proven analytical skills
- Clear, effective and highly efficient writing skills
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deliver against tight deadlines
- Well-developed interpersonal communication skills for harmonious teamwork
- Understanding of health policy and regulatory issues concerning public health
- Excellent computer skills with experience in all Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high pressure environment with multiple stakeholders
Duration: Six months, with the possibility of renewal. Starting immediately.
Level of Effort: Full-time
Location: Remote initially; preferably based in assigned geographical area.
To Apply: : Please submit a resume and cover letter including your consulting fee expectations to: Senior Technical Advisor. Given giving the urgent nature of responding to COVID-19, we will review applications as they come in and move quickly to selection, ideally by 15 May. Therefore, we urge applicants to submit their materials as soon as possible. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Media Consultant
COVID-19 US Contact Tracing Acceleration Initiative
6 Months, Full-time
Vital Strategies is a US-based international public health organization working in more than 70 countries to address important and challenging health issues. We develop and oversee programs to strengthen public health systems and address leading causes of morbidity and mortality, providing expertise in project implementation and management, strategic communications, epidemiology and surveillance, and other core public health capacities.
Resolve to Save Lives is a global health initiative of Vital Strategies that since 2017 has been working closely with governments, the World Health Organization, the World Bank, academic and other partners in a number of countries to strengthen national capacity to prevent, detect and respond to epidemic threats. For more information about our Prevent Epidemics initiative, visit: https://www.resolvetosavelives.org/ and https://preventepidemics.org/
Vital Strategies has formed a COVID-19 Incident Management System to control and mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus in vulnerable low- and middle-income countries and the United States. A significant area of focus for our work in the US is accelerating and strengthening the technical and operational capacity of local public health departments to carry out impactful contact tracing to reduce the spread of infection and allow for the safe reopening of society as soon as possible.
The Role
We are seeking a Media Consultant to be part of small communications team supporting contact tracing strengthening efforts in five jurisdictions in the US. Under the supervision of the COVID Central Communications Director and with support from other key Vital Strategies / Resolve to Save Lives communications staff, the Media Consultant will contribute to delivering large-scale, strategic and impactful engagement with key media outlets. S/he will undertake a range of tasks to help raise the profile of the collaborative contact tracing initiative as an important program limiting the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Main responsibilities:
- Identify media opportunities and undertake strategic outreach, pitching ideas to key media outlets
- Field media requests and liaise with journalists, providing timely responses to questions or interview requests
- Arrange for senior program staff to speak with the media, including drafting talking points, FAQs and practicing with the spokesperson before the interview
- Staff Contact Tracing Acceleration Initiative Director’s media interviews and speaking engagements, as needed
- Draft press releases, social media posts, Power Point presentations, opinion pieces, e-blasts
- Proof-read, and, if necessary, write or rewrite media statements
- Develop media interview prep materials
- Draft / review OpEds and provide recommendations on placement
- Monitor and track media coverage
- Advise Director / Team Lead on written responses to the media, providing links and other content as needed
- Occasionally be on call to deal with urgent media requests during evenings or weekends
- Advise on management of social media presence via Facebook, email marketing, Twitter, Blogs, etc, as requested
- Any other duties as assigned
Required competencies and qualifications:
- 5 to 8 years’ media experience or related communications (eg, TV/radio news programming, health policy, strategic communications, public affairs/ relations or digital communications)
- University degree in communications field
- Engaging, clear, effective and responsive communicator, both written and oral
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated effectiveness at cultivating relationships with policymakers, thought leaders and the media
- Solid and efficient writing skills
- Self-motivated, outstanding organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
- Excellent computer skills with experience in all Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high pressure environment with multiple stakeholders
- Strong understanding of US national or regional public policy issues; public health a plus
Duration: Six months, with the possibility of renewal. Starting immediately.
Level of Effort: Full-time
Location: Remote; preferably in US EDT time zone.
To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter including your consulting fee expectations to: Media Consultant. Given the urgent nature of responding to COVID-19, we will review applications as they come in and move quickly to selection, ideally by 15 May. Therefore, we urge applicants to submit their materials as soon as possible . Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Program Officer
COVID-19 US Contact Tracing Acceleration Initiative
6 Months, Full-time Consultancy
Vital Strategies is a US-based international public health organization working in more than 70 countries to address important and challenging health issues. We develop and oversee programs to strengthen public health systems and address leading causes of morbidity and mortality, providing expertise in project implementation and management, strategic communications, epidemiology and surveillance, and other core public health capacities.
Resolve to Save Lives is a global health initiative of Vital Strategies that since 2017 has been working closely with governments, the World Health Organization, the World Bank, academic and other partners in a number of countries to strengthen national capacity to prevent, detect and respond to epidemic threats. For more information about our Prevent Epidemics initiative, visit: https://www.resolvetosavelives.org/ and https://preventepidemics.org/
With financial support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Vital Strategies has formed a COVID-19 Incident Management System to control and mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus in vulnerable low- and middle-income countries and the United States. A significant area of focus for our work in the US is accelerating and strengthening the technical and operational capacity of local public health departments to carry out impactful contact tracing to reduce the spread of infection and allow for the safe reopening of society as soon as possible.
The Role
We are seeking a Program Officer to provide program and administrative support to our contact tracing strengthening efforts in six pilot jurisdictions in the US. Under the supervision of the Contract Tracing Initiative Director and in collaboration with other key technical staff, the Program Officer will be responsible for coordinating internal and external partners, providing project management and implementation support, maintaining regular communications, developing monitoring systems, and tracking and reporting on program progress.
Main responsibilities:
- Develop, jointly with the technical team, program goals, budgets, timelines, and milestones, to strengthen implementation of a contact tracing capacity building response
- Monitor and evaluate internal and external teams’ progress toward objectives and outcome targets
- Deliver strategic written and verbal communications and regular reports about program strategy, goals, activities and progress to internal and external audiences
- Coordinate technical assistance, planning, and implementation support among Bloomberg and Vital Strategies / Resolve to Save Lives implementation partners
- Liaise, communicate with, and build relationships between internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of efforts and progress on implementation goals
- Develop, jointly with grants manager, mechanisms for transfer of funds, and manage direct procurement of goods and services, if / as needed
- Support implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities for donor reporting and impact reports
- Provide general administrative support for the team, including coordination of meetings and follow ups
Required competencies and qualifications:
- Master’s degree in public health or a related field, with 4 or more years of relevant work experience
- Outstanding project management skills, ideally in public health programming and/or health systems administration
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Proven analytical skills
- Clear, effective and highly efficient writing skills
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deliver against tight deadlines
- Well-developed interpersonal communication skills for harmonious teamwork
- Experience working in or with the public sector at local or state level
- Flexible, collaborative work style yet capable of working independently
- Excellent computer skills with experience in all Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high pressure environment with multiple stakeholders
Duration: Six months, with the possibility of renewal. Starting immediately.
Level of Effort: Full-time
Location: Remote; preferably in NYC area.
To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter including your consulting fee expectations to: Program Officer. Given the urgent nature of responding to COVID-19, we will review applications as they come in and move quickly to selection, ideally by 15 May. Therefore, we urge applicants to submit their materials as soon as possible . Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Community Engagement Consultant
COVID-19 US Contact Tracing Acceleration Initiative
Vital Strategies is a US-based international public health organization working in more than 70 countries to address important and challenging health issues. We develop and oversee programs to strengthen public health systems and address leading causes of morbidity and mortality, providing expertise in project implementation and management, strategic communications, epidemiology and surveillance, and other core public health capacities.
Resolve to Save Lives is a global health initiative of Vital Strategies that since 2017 has been working closely with governments, the World Health Organization, the World Bank, academic and other partners in a number of countries to strengthen national capacity to prevent, detect and respond to epidemic threats. For more information about our Prevent Epidemics initiative, visit: https://www.resolvetosavelives.org/ and https://preventepidemics.org/
Vital Strategies has formed a COVID-19 Incident Management System to control and mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus in vulnerable low- and middle-income countries and the United States. A significant area of focus for our work in the US is accelerating and strengthening the technical and operational capacity of local public health departments to carry out impactful contact tracing to reduce the spread of infection and allow for the safe reopening of society as soon as possible.
The Role
We are seeking a Community Engagement Consultant to partner with local Departments of Health (DOH) in pilot jurisdictions in the US to establish and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, organizations and other stakeholders in communities vulnerable to COVID-19 to increase adoption of the contact tracing initiative. The Community Engagement Consultant will work with local leaders within communities vulnerable to COVID so that targeted messaging and practical solutions can be designed to enhance program adoption and reduce the spread of infection. The Consultant will report to a Communications lead within the Contact Tracing Acceleration Initiative.
Main responsibilities:
- Partner with the local Departments of Health within pilot jurisdictions to identify and engage key communities vulnerable to COVID-19 that require deeper engagement to enhance adoption of contact tracing
- In partnership with the DOH, engage community organizations and other key stakeholders and build trusting relationships with their leaders to foster collaboration with the public health initiative
- Provide technical support and encourage community participation to create targeted messaging for outreach, training, and other community engagement activities
- Identify barriers in community adherence to public health guidance so that targeted messaging and practical solutions can be designed to enhance program adoption and improve effectiveness and sustainability
- Conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluation of community engagement activities
- Document and disseminate lessons learned so that other communities can replicate effective techniques when working with vulnerable communities
- Other duties as assigned
Required competencies and qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of progressive community engagement or activist experience, preferably in a public health context
- Bachelor’s degree and / or higher in social science, public health or another relevant field
- Experience with planning and implementing targeted community engagement initiatives
- Positive attitude and outstanding interpersonal skills, including ability to build trust and maintain relationships with community partners
- Demonstrated cultural proficiency and experience working with diverse communities in urban neighborhoods
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred
Duration: Six months, with the possibility of renewal. Starting immediately.
Level of Effort: Full-time, fixed term employment.
Location: Remote initially; preferably based in NYC area.
To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter including your consulting fee expectations to: Community Engagement Consultant. Given the urgent nature of responding to COVID-19, we will review applications as they come in and move quickly to selection, ideally by 15 May. Therefore, we urge applicants to submit their materials as soon as possible. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Contract Tracing Communications Consultant
Contact Tracing Communications Consultant
COVID-19 US Contact Tracing Acceleration Initiative
6 Months, Full-time Consultancy
Vital Strategies is a US-based international public health organization working in more than 70 countries to address important and challenging health issues. We develop and oversee programs to strengthen public health systems and address leading causes of morbidity and mortality, providing expertise in project implementation and management, strategic communications, epidemiology and surveillance, and other core public health capacities.
Resolve to Save Lives is a global health initiative of Vital Strategies that since 2017 has been working closely with governments, the World Health Organization, the World Bank, academic and other partners in a number of countries to strengthen national capacity to prevent, detect and respond to epidemic threats. For more information about our Prevent Epidemics initiative, visit: https://www.resolvetosavelives.org/ and https://preventepidemics.org/
Vital Strategies has formed a COVID-19 Incident Management System to control and mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus in vulnerable low- and middle-income countries and the United States. A significant area of focus for our work in the US is accelerating and strengthening the technical and operational capacity of local public health departments to carry out impactful contact tracing to reduce the spread of infection and allow for the safe reopening of society as soon as possible.
The Role
We are seeking a Contact Tracing Communications Consultant to be part of small US communications team supporting contact tracing strengthening efforts in five jurisdictions. Under the supervision of the Contract Tracing Initiative Director and with support from key Vital Strategies / Resolve to Save Lives communications staff, the Community Relations Consultant will work with media and community engagement specialists to ensure public understanding, appreciation and buy-in for contact tracing as a critical measure for stopping the spread the novel coronavirus.
Main responsibilities:
- Advise pilot jurisdictions implementing contact tracing programs on public communication for adoption and buy-in by the community
- Promote dissemination and use of a model contact tracing “playbook” to local and state governments
- Serve as initiative’s communications point of contact, contributing to a variety of communications projects
- Liaise with partners, including donors and local governments in supporting and leading first rate communications efforts such as public campaigns
- Develop communications materials to support Contact Tracing program efforts, such as fact sheets, brochures, posters, op-eds, blogs, public service announcements, success stories, panel remarks, and other project collateral
- Help to identify opportunities for media outreach
- Support tracking/management of all Contact Tracing communications activities
- Any other duties as assigned
Required competencies and qualifications:
- 6 to 10 years’ experience in communications (eg, health communication, health policy, strategic communications, public relations or digital communications)
- University degree in communications, public health or equivalent
- Demonstrated project management experience
- Exceptional writing skills with sample blogs, OpEds, fact sheets, brochures, etc
- Previous experience with communications campaigns; background in public health is highly desirable
- Clear, effective and responsive communicator, both written and oral
- Outstanding computer skills with experience in all Microsoft Office programs
- Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign preferred (and/or other desktop publishing skills)
- Proficiency in HTML and CSS is a plus
- Self-motivated, excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
- Can build trust and collaborate effectively with team members
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure environment with multiple stakeholders
- Enthusiasm for the mission of Vital Strategies / Resolve to Save Lives and the communities we serve
Duration: Six months, with the possibility of renewal. Starting immediately.
Level of Effort: Full-time
Location: Remote; preferably in NYC area.
To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter including your consulting fee expectations to: Contact Tracing Communications. Given the urgent nature of responding to COVID-19, we will review applications as they come in and move quickly to selection, ideally by 15 May. Therefore, we urge applicants to submit their materials as soon as possible. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
