Communications Assistant (Part-time)

2 hours, 36 minutes ago
Part-time
Junior
Technical Writing and Documentation
American Institutes for Research

American Institutes for Research

American Institutes for Research is a leading behavioral and social science research organization dedicated to using rigorous evidence to enhance everyday life and address critical societal issues across various fields, including education, health, and...

Professional Services
1K-5K
Founded 1946

Description

  • Support the development and implementation of the project’s communications strategy.
  • Develop clear, consistent messaging aligned with project values, local context, and community voice.
  • Coordinate communications planning with project leadership around milestones, site visits, learning events, and deliverables.
  • Create project content such as blogs, briefs, talking points, data stories, presentations, and web-ready materials.
  • Develop community-centered data stories and case narratives that highlight implementation progress, challenges, and outcomes.
  • Work closely with evaluation, technical assistance, and project management staff to identify communications opportunities.
  • Coordinate with partners to ensure communications are accurate, culturally responsive, and aligned with community priorities.
  • Support internal review processes and incorporate feedback from multiple contributors.
  • Disseminate project products across internal audiences, partners, and field-facing platforms.
  • Contribute to communications planning for convenings, onboarding activities, and learning events.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public policy, education, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience developing communications products for complex initiatives, research projects, or education-focused programs.
  • Strong writing and editing skills with experience tailoring content for multiple audiences.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing multiple inputs and deadlines.
  • Experience with community-based research, technical assistance, or education systems initiatives.
  • Familiarity with data-informed storytelling or translating research findings for practitioner or policy audiences.
  • Comfort working on partnership-driven projects involving schools, districts, community organizations, or funders.
  • Experience supporting multi-year projects with evolving communications needs.
  • Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
  • Employment-based visa sponsorship, including H-1B sponsorship, is not available; qualified candidates may also need to meet certain residency requirements depending on project work.

Benefits

  • Anticipated hourly rate of $30–$37 USD.
  • Eligible for AIR’s Total Rewards Program.
  • Work remotely within the United States or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations.
  • Project-based, part-time engagements with varying duration and hours depending on project needs.
  • Reasonable accommodation support during the employment process for applicants with disabilities.

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