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Description: Position SummaryThe Communications department seeks a detail-oriented, administratively focused temporary staff member to provide day-to-day operational support across the team's publications, digital, and events workstreams. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives on organization, accuracy, and keeping multiple moving pieces on track. You will report directly to the Digital Content Specialist.Position Duties and ResponsibilitiesAsset & Database ManagementMaintain and update the Lightroom photo databaseArchive Communications materials on the PA Drive Photography & Vendor CoordinationBook photographers for Institute events and editorial needsProvide staffing and back-end support for Communications-led events, including Photo DayAdvertising & Publications SupportCoordinate the placement of Town Topics advertisementsCoordinate reviews and approvals for print publicationsCollect and organize resources for the Scholarship Report, Record of Events, and News of the Institute Community (within the Institute Letter)Editorial SupportCopyedit materials for Events promotionsDraft eNews content for wider team reviewProcess and track correction requestsDigital & WebsiteUpload Communications content (e.g., IAS News articles) to the websiteUpdate website press clips on an ongoing basisPerform periodic website updates, including boilerplate language and publication PDFsMonitoring & ReportingConduct baseline news and social media monitoringCollect metrics and supporting resources for departmental reportingAll other duties assigned Requirements: Minimum QualificationsExperience in communications or a related fieldStrong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detailAbility to multitask in a fast-paced environmentProficiency with Microsoft 365 programs (e.g., Word, Excel) and collaboration toolsPreferred QualificationsAdobe Lightroom experienceExperience supporting events and coordinating with external vendorsWorking ConditionsMust be able to remain mobile for prolonged periods of time.Public-facing position with frequent interaction with staff, faculty, and scholars.The Institute for Advanced Study retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position at any time.To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.The anticipated pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00 per hour. This is a temporary non-benefit-eligible position. NJ Paid Sick Leave accrual is available.For consideration, please provide a cover letter with your resume.The Institute for Advanced Study is an Equal Opportunity Employer.About the InstituteSince its founding in 1930, the Institute for Advanced Study has served as a model for protecting and promoting independent inquiry, prompting the establishment of similar institutes around the world, and underscoring the importance of academic freedom worldwide. Current philanthropic support and a reliable stream of endowment-generated revenue allow its permanent Faculty and visiting researchers (known as Members) to freely determine the course of their study. The Institute's mission and culture have produced an exceptional record of achievement. Among its present and past Faculty and Members are 37 Nobel Laureates, 49 of the 68 Fields Medalists, and 25 of the 29 Abel Prize Laureates, as well as many MacArthur Fellows and Wolf Prize winners.Compensation details: 25-30 Hourly WagePIbf9f09f47ac0-9943