External Affairs Associate

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ; ;

Posting Information


Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Position Title Public Comm Specialist - Journey
Working Title External Affairs Associate
Position Number 20028937
Vacancy ID P012990
Budgeted Hiring Range $49,486 - $60,000
Pay Band Information
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Salary Grade Equivalent GN10
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
M-F, 8am-5pm
Department Name and Number Kenan Institute of Private Ent-331600
Date First Posted 06/29/2021
Closing Date 08/03/2021
Position Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Posting Category Public Relations/Communications/Marketing

Department Description
Founded in 1985 by visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist Frank Hawkins Kenan, the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise is a nonprofit business policy think tank affiliated with UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. We develop and promote innovative, market-based solutions to vital economic issues. Specifically, we aim to serve as a trusted resource for information and solutions related to our core areas of focus: capital formation; technology, innovation and strategy; and shared economic prosperity. With the belief that private enterprise is the cornerstone of a prosperous and free society, the institute aims to leverage the private sector for the public good in order to improve the lives of people in North Carolina, across the country and around the world.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Position Description
This role reports directly to the external affairs director and combines marketing and communications, press relations, content creation, oversight of external vendors and contractors and project management support.  Specifically, this position will require a self-starter responsible for drafting and editing written content for print and digital, developing and implementing a press relations strategy for the institute, and project management within and beyond the external affairs team.
 
Diversity, equity and inclusion is core to the work of the Kenan Institute. We celebrate the multiple dimensions that each individual shares and believe that diversity among our staff is paramount to ensuring the greatest possible impact of our work. We encourage all individuals interested in this position to submit an application
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
This job requires outstanding communication skills (written and verbal)—including fluency in writing and editing to adhere to AP Style—as well as strong time management. It also requires highly motivated, results-oriented individual with a collaborative mindset but an independent work ethic.  Other requirements include exceptional organizational skills, management experience, team-orientation, agility and project management experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience either as a journalist or in press relations is strongly preferred. 
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical and Mental Requirements
Position/Schedule Requirements
Position Attributes
Stimulus/ARRA Funded No
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