Health Communications Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develop communication materials ready for print or electronic distribution
• Develop presentations and talking points
• Develop communication, outreach, and content management plans
• Produce articles, when needed, for a variety of audiences
• Conduct stakeholder engagement and outreach efforts
• Track successes, engagement, and outreach efforts
• Provide quality assurance reviews on SharePoint, Wiki, and Website content and make updates
• Engage with staff at all organizational levels
• Elicit and document requirements. Create communications deliverable to support requirements
• Ensure plain language and 508 compliance standards are upheld across all material development

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or Public Health. Masters or other advanced degree in relevant discipline strongly preferred.
• Prior federal experience a plus.
• Minimum 5 years’ related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Communicate with tact and diplomacy.
• Plain language and 508 compliance requirements.
• Previous Public Health Experience.
• Strong initiative.
• Ability to adapt and handle ambiguity.
• Ability to problem solve, work independently or as a member of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Strategic thinking.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Office 365.
• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.