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Communications and Design Specialist Job at Sparks Group in Washington

Sparks Group
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

Content Summary : Communications and Design Specialist at Washington, for Sparks Group

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Job Description

Communications and Design Specialist Job Summary :

We’re looking for a Communications and Design Specialist to join a well-established and world-renowned Association. This will be a long-term hybrid opportunity in Washington, DC .

You will be joining a small, mission-driven team within a large organization. A self-starter possessing the ability to quickly absorb information and drive assignments to completion with limited oversight is required. Excellent organizational ability, combined with flexibility and adaptability in working with multiple stakeholders and in handling rapidly changing priorities is essential. The candidate will assist staff in authoring, editing, and designing communications for sustainable and green chemistry and engineering initiatives and educational materials. The candidate will have experience in both science and science communication, including visual communication. The ideal candidate will bring interest and enthusiasm, if not experience, in sustainability and green chemistry.

Communications and Design Specialist Responsibilities :

  • Authoring or compiling scientifically informed content from existing materials such as case studies, presentations, and tools.
  • Compiling content around hot topics in sustainable chemistry.
  • Assisting in creating multimedia content to highlight green chemistry initiatives and topics.
  • Mining inventory of digital resources for insights.
  • Editing and refreshing existing content and proofreading and applying style guides.
  • Ensuring authenticity of content and appropriate use of AI technologies.
  • Manage Newsletter editorial calendar.
  • Identify contributors and request articles.
  • Edit and post articles to blog and e-newsletter.
  • Author content, conduct interviews, etc.
  • Layout newsletter, review, and submit.
  • Create and edit graphics for newsletter, blog, social media and other uses in Canva, Photoshop, InDesign or similar program.
  • Identify photos on stock photography sites.
  • Direct photographer / videographer at events.
  • Create PowerPoint slides and signage for events.
  • Creative ideas for multimedia content.
  • Author and review social media posts.
  • Review effectiveness of posts and make suggestions.
  • Collect and analyze social media stats.

Communications and Design Specialist Qualifications :

  • A bachelor’s degree, with a preference for fields related to communications or related field.
  • Five years of experience in communications or a related function.
  • Background in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related scientific field, or experience working in scientific organizations.
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required, as is proficiency in either Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar editing software.
  • Experience with social media platforms, social media management platforms, and CMSs.
  • Use of task management software helpful.
  • Ability to write for scientific and public audiences in multiple styles (papers, blogs, social media, as well as multimedia).
  • Creativity and aptitude for design and visual communication.
  • Passionate about and capable of excellent organization and time management.
  • Self-starter with a customer-service focus.
  • Excellent people skills. Able to work well with internal and external stakeholders, including technical and industrial professionals.
  • Proficient with technology, willing to troubleshoot IT systems and websites.
  • Interest in sustainability, green chemistry, scientific and / or mission-driven issues.
  • This job is Hybrid Remote.

    Pay Range : Hourly $30.00 to $38.00

    We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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    Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

    Salary : $30 - $38

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