Title:  Communications Coordinator
Status: Non-exempt
Reports to: Senior Marketing and Communications Manager
Department: Communications
Salary Range: $50,000-$55,000/year
Location: DC Metro area preferred

GSA is seeking a full-time Communications Coordinator to support the Communications Department in writing, copyediting, creating, formatting, and updating digital content.  Updates and maintains the GSA website and conference subsites.  Writes, copyedits, formats, and uploads content for the GSA blog:  Genes to Genomes. Edits and produces short videos for GSA’s YouTube channel.

The Genetics Society of America (GSA) is a professional membership organization for scientific researchers and educators in the field of genetics. Our members work to advance knowledge in the basic mechanisms of inheritance, from the molecular to the population level.

Benefits: 
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. GSA offers exceptional benefits including professional development opportunities, 403(b) retirement, medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and free parking are offered. 

Location:
This position is located in the DC metro area.

For more a detailed job description and to apply, visit http://www.faseb.org/careers.   A cover letter and salary requirements with your resume is required.

For information on the Genetics Society of America (GSA), please visit this site:  https://genetics-gsa.org/about-gsa/

GSA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Writing, Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing, or closely related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
•    2–5 years professional work experience in nonprofit or corporate communications or publishing.
•    Experience with social media marketing and website management best practices. 
Exceptional English writing, editing, and grammar skills.
       ?    Strong copyediting skills.
       ?    Familiarity with using Google Workspace, as well as Microsoft Word, Excel,
              and PowerPoint
       ?    Experience working in a content management system (e.g., WordPress)
       ?    Experience sourcing and crediting multimedia content according to usage
              rights (e.g., photos, vector graphics)
       ?    Basic graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud Express). Knowledge
              of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator is a bonus, but not required.
       ?    Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
       ?    Strong organizational and time-management skills
       ?    Strong attention to detail
       ?    Highly collaborative and strong communications skills
       ?    Ability to learn new software and online tools
•    Reliable and demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
•    Experience working with a writing and editing style guide.
•    Familiarity with Chicago Manual Style is a plus.
•    Experience using blast email software (e.g., Active Campaign, MailChimp) is a plus.
•    Experience in science and/or the non-profit sector is a plus.