A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter must address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

The Center for Health & Research Transformation (CHRT) inspires and enables evidence-informed policies and practices that improve the health of people and communities. 

This is a 6-month temporary assignment, part time or full time depending on the candidate's availability. This position will support website maintenance, ensure adherence to CHRT's brand standards, manage social media, contribute to storytelling efforts, and execute communication strategies.

Write engaging communications content for newsletters, website, social media, and internal communications.

Ensure all content aligns with CHRT's mission, vision, values and editorial guidelines.

Coordinate communications for CHRT projects, ensuring alignment with project priorities.

Identify appropriate delivery methods for communication materials, such as targeted emails, presentations, print materials, and online articles.

Contribute to the design and development of communication materials that meet the needs of target audiences and organizational objectives.

Gather and evaluate feedback from communication efforts to recommend and implement improvements.

Assist in analyzing and comparing potential courses of action, providing support in decision-making processes.

Perform assigned tasks independently, while seeking guidance when necessary, to ensure the effective execution of communication strategies.

Excellent writing, organization and communication skills. 

Experience in: 

• website and social media content, 
•  interviews, 
• research, 
• storytelling, 
• data visualization, 
• strategic planning, 
• metrics and measurement, 
• design, 
• public relations
• overall adherence to the organization's brand standards.

Previous experience in a similar role, internship or permanent hire.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.