Communications Assistant

The Department of International Health is seeking a casual Communications Assistant. This is a casual position which assists with editor of weekly Disaster Newsletter for the Center for Humanitarian Health (CHH)

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparing an electronic Disaster Newsletter which provides a review of disaster occurring during the week and the updates on continuing disaster situations, and potential crises situations related to public health in disasters.
• Other additional contents include activities of the Center, publication by Center faculty, courses offered by the Center and other humanitarian organizations or agencies and potential job openings in humanitarian health.
• There is an established format to be used.
• Other duties will include periodic updating to the mailing list.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Two years related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

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Classified Title: Communications Assistant 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Communications Assistant   
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OD  
Starting Salary Range: $16.00 – $28.50 HRLY ($22.25 HRLY targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 5 pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Remote 
Department name: 10001141-Health Systems 
Personnel area: School of Public Health 

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Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate’s geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees’ health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.