Posting Information
Posting Information
| Department |
Health Behavior - 464001 |
| Career Area |
Public Relations/Communications/Marketing |
| Posting Open Date |
08/17/2026 |
| Application Deadline |
08/21/2026 |
| Position Type |
Temporary Staff (SHRA) |
| Position Title |
Temporary Communications Specialist |
| Position Number |
20078117 |
| Vacancy ID |
S027973 |
| Full-time/Part-time |
Part-Time Temporary |
| Hours per week |
15 |
| Work Schedule |
Monday - Friday |
| Position Location |
North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range |
$30.00 - $36.00 per hour |
| Proposed Start Date |
08/31/2026 |
| Estimated Duration of Appointment |
6 months or longer |
Position Information
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| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit |
The Department of Health Behavior is one of eight departments in the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina. Founded in 1943, the Department develops, and disseminates knowledge and interventions that promotes the health of individuals and communities. The Department's 25 faculty members have backgrounds in behavioral science, health education, international health, social and cognitive psychology, medicine, medical sociology, and communications, and are united by their commitment to the disciplines of public health together with the social and behavioral sciences. |
| Position Summary |
This temporary communications specialist will support communications, outreach and dissemination activities for the Carolina Center for Healthy Work Design and Worker Well-Being, a
NIOSH-funded Center of Excellence for Total Worker Health housed within the Department of Health Behavior at
UNC Chapel Hill. The position will develop and maintain website content, social media communications, email campaigns, and branded public-facing resources. This is a fully remote, part-time temporary position anticipated to begin in August 2026 and work approximately 10-15 hours per week. |
| 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. |
| Management Preferences |
- Coursework in communications, journalism, marketing, public health, public relations or related field
- Experience supporting communications efforts for a research center, academic institution, nonprofit organization, or public health initiative.
- Experience managing website content using WordPress.
- Experience developing content for LinkedIn.
- Experience creating email campaigns and digital resources using MailChimp, Canva, Outlook or similar tools
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| Special Physical/Mental Requirements |
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| Campus Security Authority Responsibilities |
Not Applicable. |
| Special Instructions |
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| Quick Link |
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/324060 |
| Temporary Employment Policies |
Temporary Employment Policies |
Posting Contact Information
| Office of Human Resources Contact Information |
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. |
| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement |
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. |
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