Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
Communications Coordinator
Remote
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Full time
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The Communications Coordinator is a key member of the Communications team, providing day-to-day coordination and execution across the organization’s digital communications, website, email, social media, media relations, and departmental projects. This newly created position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented communications professional who is skilled at managing multiple projects, collaborating across departments, and ensuring that communications initiatives move from planning through completion. The Coordinator will help maintain project timelines, develop and update digital content, coordinate requests from internal teams, work with outside vendors and consultants, and provide administrative and operational support to the Communications department. The Communications Coordinator will also play an important role in strengthening the organization’s digital presence by supporting website and email content, search and generative engine optimization (SEO/GEO), social media, video content, analytics, and audience engagement.
About Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) is the largest global organization in the fight against ovarian and other gynecologic cancers, driving progress through innovative research, comprehensive support programs, and advocacy. Since 1994, OCRA has invested $140 million in scientific breakthroughs, supports more than 110,000 individuals annually, and—as the only organization solely dedicated to advancing ovarian and gynecologic cancer priorities on Capitol Hill—has helped secure $3.8 billion in federal funding.
Description
Key Responsibilities:
Project Coordination
- Coordinate select email marketing communications with departments (e.g., webinars)
- Coordinate project timelines and track deadlines
- Collect and organize collateral for projects
- Communicate with vendors and consultants to obtain information and materials
Website and Emails
- Support SEO/GEO efforts (e.g., alt text, meta titles and descriptions, and keyword research)
- Compile web traffic analytics and provide weekly reports to the team
- Draft web posts and coordinate website content and photo updates
- Resize and format images for email and website use
- Serve as primary contact for departmental website update requests
- Draft, format, and route emails for review and approval
- Assist with email audience segmentation
- Create email and web graphics
Social Media
- Schedule social media posts, as needed
- Monitor social media engagement and respond according to established guidelines across platforms (FB/IG/LI/X/YT)
- Upload and optimize YouTube videos, including Shorts
Communications Support
- Assist with reporting and presentation requests
- Research and compile gynecologic cancer statistics
- Support press outreach and logistics
- Collect and organize press coverage and media clips
- Coordinate with departments to identify approved topics and programs for promotion
- Generate QR codes
- Handle manual email opt-out requests
- Transcribe videos/interviews
Administration
- Maintain and coordinate updates to the Communications calendar
- Organize photos for digital photo library
- Organize and maintain departmental files in Dropbox
- Coordinate with printer for print collateral needs
- Coordinate meetings and document meeting notes
- Submit invoices for payment processing and identify the appropriate approver
- Prepare expense reports in Expensify using provided coding
- Assist with maintaining the departmental budget tracking document
Qualifications:
- 3-5+ years of professional experience in communications, marketing, or a related field
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and familiarity with digital communications tools and platforms.
- Experience with website content management, email marketing, social media, and graphic design tools preferred.
- Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing priorities.
Physical Requirements:
The position primarily involves sedentary work, including extended periods of computer-based work and participation in virtual meetings. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
Work Environment:
This is a remote position. Employees are expected to maintain a home work environment suitable for performing job duties. Some travel may be required.
Benefits:
As part of our commitment to employee well-being, OCRA offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; life insurance; a 401(k) plan; and all benefits required by law. We also offer a flexible paid time off policy and generous paid holidays.
Work Authorization:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. OCRA does not sponsor employment visas.
OCRA is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Duties and responsibilities may change as business needs evolve.
Salary
$28.85 - $31.25 per hour