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Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa

Communications Specialist

Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa

Recruitment began on

Expires on

Oct. 1, 2026

Our company is looking to hire a Communications Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will excel in public speaking and has superb writing skills. As a Communications Specialist, you’ll be responsible for internal and external communications that are in line with our company’s mission and values. 

This job is perfect for someone enthusiastic who can see both the big picture and all the little details that go into it. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Communications Specialist Task:

  • Create effective internal and external communications strategies for our company
  • Research and write press releases and company website updates, including newsletters, blog posts, and infographics
  • Work with public relations and marketing team members to brainstorm ideas for new content opportunities
  • Manage media inquiries and coordinate press conferences, interviews, and events
  • Build and maintain relationships with journalists, influencers, and other key figures
  • Work closely with the marketing team to develop marketing strategies
  • Maintain the company’s values and adhere to the company’s usual style guide

Communications Specialist Requirements

  • Superb written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent demonstration of computer literacy skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite programs
  • Proven content writing and social media experience
  • A portfolio is preferred but not required.
  • Only applicants currently living in the United States will be considered.
  • Experience is helpful but not required.

Meet the Team

Beth Ricca

Beth Ricca, ’94M

Executive Director for Career Development

Jeffrey Mass, ’04, ’17M

Director for Employer Engagement

Harry Termyna, ’19, ’21M

Assistant Director of Career Development;
Adjunct

Rosie Chisolm

Coordinator for Career Engagement

Elizabeth Cotta

Office Coordinator

Contact

Phone (732) 571-3471

Email: careerdevelopment@monmouth.edu

Rebecca Stafford Student Center, First Floor.
400 Cedar Avenue
West Long Branch, NJ 07726-1898

Hours

  • Monday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Thursday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Friday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.