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Location:
San Diego

Organization:
The Nutrition Science Initiative (NuSI) is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit research organization dedicated to reducing the economic and social burden of obesity and obesity-related chronic disease by improving the quality of science in nutrition and obesity research.? Building on the deep expertise and broad experience of its staff, advisors, and consortium members, NuSI engages policymakers, healthcare providers, and the public with rigorous research, ideas and analysis. NuSI seeks to facilitate a consensus within the scientific community that will resolve the ongoing nutrition science debate and lay the groundwork for reducing the burdens of obesity for future generations. NuSI is located in San Diego, California.

Position Description:
NuSI seeks to hire a Director of Communications to communicate and disseminate the organization?s research products, establish and maintain critical partnerships in the nutrition science and media communities, manage public events, and otherwise ensure that NuSI?s work has the greatest possible impact. This person will be responsible for executing NuSI?s overall communications strategy, including but not limited to print and electronic publications; website design and content; public and media relations; and event planning. This position reports to the President of NuSI and works closely with other NuSI directors, researchers and staff on a variety of strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Project Management

• Work with?NuSI?researchers and executive team to maximize the impact of?NuSI?research, events, and analysis;
• Define and coordinate a comprehensive communications strategy, including establishing and maintaining policies and procedures for information dissemination?with?NuSI?leadership, affiliates, and staff;
• Develop and manage a project-based strategic plan for external relations;
• Manage the day-to-day operations of external relations, including media outreach, publication design and production, event planning and implementation, website development and maintenance;
• Create and maintain budgets for external relations programs;
• Manage and mentor external relations staff;
• Manage consultants as-needed for government relations;
• Establish and evaluate metrics of?NuSI?s external engagement and impact in the?nutrition science?and public arenas;?and
• Establish, maintain and coordinate outreach databases across?NuSI.

Outreach and Media Relations

• Spearhead outreach to NuSI?s?four?target?audiences: the public, physicians and?other healthcare?providers, the medical establishment (e.g., NIH, ADA, AMA),?influential scientists,?and policy makers
• Develop a comprehensive strategy for how to engage, educate, and advocate with each?target audience, as appropriately defined;
• Develop and implement innovative modes of media engagement;
• Maintain strong relationships with key media representatives;
• Establish NuSI as the objective voice of reason on all nutrition science-related topics in the media;
• Leverage the profile and reach of?NuSI-affiliated scientists?by targeting reports and opinion pieces in leading news media and arranging?other?press opportunities;
• Develop and apply cutting-edge social media tools to expand the?NuSI?message beyond the immediate?nutrition?community;
• Oversee the management of?small and large events;
• Oversee content management on the NuSI?website, including the??Commonly asked questions??and??Nutrition science myths??scientific database in collaboration with the Director of Research; and
• Oversee the design and production of?NuSI?publications.

Qualifications:

• In-depth experience in strategic communications,?public relations, marketing, or?equivalent;
• Strong interest in?nutrition science, health policy, and economics;
• Commitment to travel when necessary;
• Familiarity?with?shaping?public policy at the Federal level;
• Proven track record in strategic planning and in executing internal and external communications plans;
• Established relationships with television, radio, print, and online media?is preferred;
• Experience with web-based communications and social media outreach;
• Excellent?oral?and written communication skills;
• Proven record of?strong leadership, interpersonal and management ability;
• Position requires consecutive hours of sitting/desk work, typing/computer work and some air and car travel;
• Legal right to work in the United States;?and
• Willingness to relocate to San Diego, CA.

How To Apply:
A complete application must include a cover letter explaining interest in and qualifications for the position, a r?sum? or CV, and three references. Email to?Rachel Rosenberg,?Operations Manager at?rahel@nusi.org.

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