PAID Practicum or Part-Time Position
Coordinator, BUSPH “Spotlight” Series
The Practice Office of the Boston University School of Public Health is continuing its “Spotlight” series, a school-wide effort to focus attention on an issue of public health importance. The Spotlight initiative is implemented over a two-year cycle, with a different public health topic introduced in each new cycle. The first Spotlight series, beginning in Fall 2012, focused on the many public health issues related to obesity. “Spotlight on Obesity” identified several academic, research, and community engagement activities aimed at addressing this topic and highlighted the interactivity among the eight public health disciplines taught at the school. The second Spotlight series, Spotlight on Mental Health, began its two-year cycle in Fall 2014.
Position description
The Spotlight Coordinator is involved in the planning and implementation of this project, and reports to the Assistant Dean for Public Health Practice. The position is housed in the BUSPH Practice Office. Job duties focus on program development, communications, coordination, and logistics.
Scope of work
- Program development/implementation:
A group of subject matter experts has been identified and is convened periodically. Based on input from this group, the Spotlight Coordinator is involved in identifying specific mental health topics from the perspective of public health and developing a schedule of activities to be conducted involving students, staff, faculty, and practice partners. The Spotlight Coordinator takes a lead role in conducting the events and activities, with input and direction from Practice Office staff.
- Communications:
The Spotlight Coordinator writes and designs promotional materials, helps to update the Spotlight web page, and promotes the campaign through social media. He/she works closely with staff from the BUSPH Practice Office and Communications Office to ensure that the communication plan is consonant with the School’s communications policies, procedures, and strategy. - Project Coordination:
The Spotlight Coordinator supports the project in coordinating campaign activities with key stakeholders, including subject-matter experts (at BUSPH and beyond), academic and administrative departments, nonprofit organizations, and other partners. The Spotlight Coordinator is the lead organizer of the Student Spotlight Group, and helps ensure that students develop and promote at least one activity per semester.
Qualifications
The candidate must be a Boston University student enrolled at the BU School of Public Health. The candidate must be a self-starter with excellent writing, research, and communications skills. Demonstrated experience with program management, communications, social media, and website development greatly desired. The ideal candidate will also possess a keen interest, knowledge, and passion for the topic of mental health.
More info
- Paid position $15/hr – $17/hr – commensurate with experience
- 12-16 hours per week, flexible schedule
- Start date – January 2015 through May 2015 (with possibility for extension)
How to apply
Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to Asst. Dean Anne Fidler at afidler@bu.edu. If you have questions, please email or call her at 617-638-4676.
