COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (On-Site and Remote mix)

Requisition Number: 267079

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: MEDICAL CENTER

Date: Feb 26, 2026

School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Be You.

Occupational Summary

The Clergy Resource Specialist will play a key role in identifying, developing, and disseminating relevant resources to our stakeholders, including DDS faculty, staff, and alumni, NC UMC clergy and denominational leaders, TDE funders and friends, and a general audience, both academic and lay.

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Work Performed

Resource Identification – 25%

Work closely with the Director of Communications and Clergy Engagement Specialist to determine which resources for clergy well-being are most needed, actionable, and timely based on data from our team’s researchers and what we are hearing from clergy and stakeholders.
Create individualized communication strategies for each resource, including clarifying key collaborators, objectives, audiences, tactics, messages, and metrics.
Communicate rationale behind communication timelines and strategies in regular 1:1, team meetings, and researcher meetings, taking initiative to inform and collaborate with internal collaborators at each stage of the process.

Resource Development – 50%

Write, edit, and oversee design of resources, which may be in the form of research reports, handouts, curricula, campaigns, and multimedia content, and are grounded in theology, with particular attention to United Methodist beliefs, and the psychology of behavior change.
Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with key leaders at DDS, the NC UMC Conferences, and TDE such that resources are responsive, connectional, and wholistic in nature.
When necessary, manage freelancers and interns to produce content to support resource development plans and goals.

Resource Dissemination – 25%

Partner with DDS, the NC UMC Conferences and TDE on resource dissemination to ensure resources are well-publicized, utilized, and integrated into systemic efforts.
Attend key events with DDS, NC UMC, and TDE stakeholders where resources can be shared; when necessary, facilitate the sharing of those resources in presentations and/or workshops.
Provide feedback related to additional resource dissemination strategies on our own website, newsletter, social media, and other communication channels to ensure resources are accessible.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Choose Duke.

Join our award-winning team and be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence, innovation, and discovery. Duke University is consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide and is renowned for its cutting-edge research across disciplines. Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from Duke's competitive benefits package, including health insurance plans, generous paid time off, retirement programs with employer contributions, tuition assistance for employees and their children, and more.

Screening of Applications: Screening continues until the position is filled.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training:	Work requires communications, marketing, strategic planning, analytical and organizational skills generally required through completion of bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, English or a related field. This position prefers a completion of a master’s degree in divinity, theology, or social work and at least four years of experience working in a university, ministry, or communications setting

Experience:	Requires four years of experience in journalism, public relations, marketing or related field with experience posting and publishing through print and electronic mediums, including content management systems. Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills necessary to manage and coordinate a variety of tasks. Experience working in an academic environment is preferred. The ideal candidate would be an ordained United Methodist Church clergy person themselves and have broad knowledge of evidence-based well-being resources that can address the theological, psychological, and practical needs of pastors. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Skills:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchangeof ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve of this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $61,535.00 to USD $95,880.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family- friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at DukeUniversity and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.