Health Communications Content Creator and Design Consultant
Columbia University - New York, NY
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Meyers Lab at the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center, part of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, is seeking a Health Communications Content Creator and Design Consultant. This role is pivotal in developing and disseminating various communication deliverables that include a lab website, resources for patients and clinical staff, and research posters and presentations. The consultant will work collaboratively with team members, employing an iterative design approach that welcomes feedback and encourages the exploration of multiple design variations. The primary focus of the consultant will be to enhance the visibility of the Meyers Lab's work, particularly in the realm of HIV treatment and prevention. This includes spotlighting specific projects funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH). The consultant will be responsible for creating a website that effectively communicates the lab's mission and projects, as well as developing communication strategies that leverage social media for disseminating research findings and updates. In addition to website development, the consultant will design and create materials for both clinical staff and patients. This includes job aids, training manuals, brochures, infographics, and potentially videos and web-based applications. The consultant will also be tasked with creating visually appealing research posters and presentations, ensuring that all materials adhere to branding guidelines and accessibility standards. The role requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a commitment to producing high-quality work within strict deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Develop and design the lab website to communicate the Meyers Lab's work and projects.
- Collaborate with team members to create resources and tools for patients and clinical staff.
- Design and produce research posters and PowerPoint presentations for the research team.
- Propose and execute communication and social media strategies to disseminate research findings.
- Work with subject matter experts to create clinic staff-facing and patient-facing materials.
- Help distill complex research findings into easy-to-understand visualizations.
- Develop branding style guidelines for uniform design elements across all resources.
- Ensure timely development of presentations and posters, meeting strict deadlines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree plus six years of experience in marketing, communications, and design related to health prevention and diagnostic strategies.
- Experience with website design using Squarespace or WordPress.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly PowerPoint.
- Experience preparing graphic materials using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and follow through from idea generation to task completion.
- Openness to constructive feedback and motivation to improve skills.
- Familiarity with accessibility standards, including ADA and WCAG compliance.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with or interest in HIV-related projects.
- Experience with videography, video editing, and/or animation.
- Experience disseminating research and health information on social media platforms.
- Ability to anticipate and identify problems and collaboratively solve them in complex settings.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Lived experience as a member of a population historically impacted by HIV/AIDS.
Benefits
- Hourly rate commensurate with experience, ranging from $80 to $110 per hour.
- Flexible working hours with an expectation of 10-20 hours per week.
- Hybrid remote work with in-person attendance required two days a month.
