The Center for Inclusive Democracy (formerly California Civic Engagement Project) located in Sacramento, CA has an immediate opening for a Public Communications Coordinator. This is four month, fixed term position. The position calls for work in interdisciplinary studies, focusing on questions of civic engagement and voting behavior. The Public Communications Coordinator responsibilities include:
- Produces newsletters and other promotional materials in printed and digital formats
- Develops content for social media; coordinates and manages press and communication tasks such as content, interviews, website news, etc.
- Lead communications with state and local partnerships, including the dissemination of the Center's research
Preferred education: Master's degree in Political Science, Sociology or a related field.
Basic qualifications include: communications skills to engage effectively with a variety of collaborators and audiences; strong writing, proofreading and editing abilities; the ability to research. Experience working collaboratively with governmental and community leaders is a strong plus.
The position involves a focus on public service, providing research to political, non-profit and academic outlets, in order to encourage voting in California and beyond.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Cover letter and resume must be attached to your application.
About the Sol Price School of Public Policy:
The mission of the Price School is to improve the quality of life for people and their communities, here and abroad. We achieve this mission through education and research that promote innovative solutions to the most critical issues facing society, with a particular focus on governance, urban development, and social policy. The Price School offers Ph.D. programs in Public Policy and Management and Urban Planning; mastersâ degrees in Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Health Administration, and Real Estate Development; executive mastersâ degrees; and undergraduate degrees.
The University of Southern California values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.
