Communications Assistant

Summary

Join The Opportunity Agenda's Health Equity Works (HEW) as a Communications Assistant and provide crucial communication and administrative support to advance our health equity mission. This full-time, remote position (Mid-Atlantic residency preferred) offers a salary range of $59,000-$61,625. You will support essential network communications, including coordinating meetings and webinars, drafting partner newsletters, and maintaining stakeholder relationships. The role also involves supporting the Vice President through calendar management and administrative assistance, as well as planning and supporting Advisory Council meetings. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with strong organizational skills and excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Apply now!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred in communications, public health, or related field
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational abilities with keen attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to conduct extensive hours of work at a computer with reasonable accommodations is required

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and set up regular network meetings, webinars, and virtual events
• Draft a range of written materials, including memos, briefings, presentations, and monthly network partner newsletter
• Maintain updated contact lists and communication channels for all network partners
• Create and distribute meeting materials to facilitate productive meetings and webinars
• Plan and coordinate quarterly Advisory Council meetings
• Prepare and distribute meeting materials, agendas, and supporting documents
• Send invitations and manage RSVPs for Advisory Council members
• Take detailed minutes and track action items from Advisory Council meetings
• Coordinate follow-up communications and task completion
• Proactively manage the Vice President's schedule, including travel arrangement when necessary
• Assist in managing projects, tracking progress, and fostering efficient organization collaboration and information sharing amongst the team and stakeholders
• Provide comprehensive support for the planning and execution of internal events, team gatherings and special convenings
• Assist with expense reporting and budget tracking
• Provide general administrative support