Temporary Research Communications Specialist

Job overview

The Temporary Research Communications Specialist role is hybrid in South Bend, IN, with regional travel and occasional evening and weekend work. Pay is $19 per hour, and the temporary role ends no later than July 31, 2027. The position supports Notre Dame Research’s Pop Up Pregnancy & Family Village and Michiana Community Health Coalition initiatives. The specialist develops communications and content, manages digital platforms, and supports events to highlight program work and community impact. The role helps these regional health initiatives communicate consistently, engage partners, and share information with rural communities.

What you'll do

• Develop communications strategies and maintain consistent branding
• create and manage website, social media, newsletter, email, digital, and print content
• write and publish approximately one to two research and community impact stories monthly
• develop graphics, presentations, reports, videos, photography, signage, and promotional materials
• coordinate event communications and registration
• travel throughout Northern Indiana to support events and engage partners
• prepare talking points and presentations
• track communications and provide monthly reports
• collaborate with research and university communications teams while maintaining confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

research communications specialist

university of notre dame

south bend in

hybrid

temporary

regional travel

rural health

public health communications

content creation

event communications

$19/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Temporary hybrid position averaging no more than 32 hours per week; regional travel and occasional evening and weekend work; applications due October 31, 2026.

About the employer

University of Notre Dame is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.