Marketing & Communications Specialist at Sepsis Alliance

About Sepsis Alliance

Sepsis Alliance, a leading patient advocacy organization, is saving lives and reducing suffering by improving sepsis awareness and care. Through Sepsis.org, Sepsis Alliance Institute, Sepsis Alliance Voices, Sepsis Alliance Connect, and Sepsis Innovation Collaborative, Sepsis Alliance is providing healthcare professionals, the general public, and those touched by sepsis with the education, support, and advocacy to save lives and limbs. Sepsis Alliance is enacting and influencing positive change for the 1.7 million people diagnosed with sepsis each year including the 350,000 adults and 6,800 children who die in the U.S. Infection prevention is sepsis prevention. For more information on Sepsis Alliance, a GuideStar Platinum Rated and Charity Navigator Four-Star rated 501(c)3 charity, visit Sepsis.org.

Role:

Sepsis Alliance is looking for a part-time (15-20 hours per week), detail-oriented, and organized Marketing and Communications Specialist with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Under the direction of the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Marketing and Communications Specialist will support Sepsis Alliance’s marketing and communications initiatives across the organization’s four pillars. The Marketing and Communications Specialist will be expected to enhance relations between Sepsis Alliance and its constituents, sponsors, and partners.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage written marketing content including but not limited to e-blasts, email newsletters, presentations, and outreach materials;
• Assist the Director of Marketing and Communications in developing annual communication calendar/plans for Sepsis.org, Sepsis Alliance Institute, and Sepsis Alliance Voices;
• Identify, foster, and manage relationships with partner and stakeholder organizations to further mutual goals and secure engagement in Sepsis Alliance initiatives;
• Research and identify B2B partner prospects;
• Pitch subject matter experts to media, and maintain media contact list/database;
• Assist in the development and implementation of communications plans for conferences and other events;
• Manage relationships with external partners, such as Nursing Network, to ensure Sepsis Alliance programs are reaching an extended audience;
• Assist with website marketing content management and updates;
• Maintain company communications policies and procedures, including the style guide;
• Continuously evaluate the performance of communications and recommend changes as necessary;
• Develop and execute communications plan in support of fundraising appeals and special events as requested;
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in communications strategy development and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• At least 2 years of experience writing, and editing press releases, news articles/blog posts, website content, newsletters, and e-blasts
• Proven ability to write clear and compelling copy and content
• Experience writing and producing social media content
• Ability to think creatively and create and adhere to deadlines
• Experience creating content for a healthcare related organization preferred
• Passion to improve health outcomes and save lives

Skills:

• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Working knowledge of Mailchimp, Canva, Google Analytics, and Wordpress preferred
• Ability to prioritize and multitask multiple projects
• Ability to work independently and virtually
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate with team members across all levels and functions of the organization

Sepsis Alliance is committed to developing and implementing programs and initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion in all areas of employment. As part of this commitment, applicants are given the opportunity to answer equal opportunity employment questions. This protected information will only be used to evaluate our recruitment efforts through standard reporting, and will not be shared with hiring managers or other team members. Every applicant has the option not to disclose this information.

Candidates with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, and other state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Sepsis Alliance. Please contact us at info @sepsis.org f you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.