Seeking a highly motivated and experienced Communications Specialist - Lead to join our team. The Communications Specialist Lead (Digital Communications) will work closely with Health staff to ensure effective digital communication to members and other audiences about Health programs and activities, will be responsible for the content and messaging of digital communications, including texts, emails, websites, and other electronic formats, will also work collaboratively across the organization in a lead capacity to coordinate electronic external communications considering member needs and regulatory requirements, will be detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and technology-savvy to ensure the overall effectiveness of digital communications.
Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English, or related field required.
5 years of experience in professional editing and writing required.Demonstrated capability with technology tools, including but not limited to project management tools, digital communications platforms, website content management systems, and basic HTML.
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position may also be qualifying.
Preferred Qualifications : Professional experience in the healthcare or human services environment using effective verbal and written skills.
Familiarity with communicating to low-literacy populations, meeting technical accessibility needs, and following guidelines / regulations related to Medi-Cal / Medicare.
Knowledge & Abilities : Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with leadership, staff, and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.
Work independently and exercise sound judgment.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Work a flexible schedule;
available to participate in evening and weekend events.Organize, be analytical, problem-solve, and possess project management skills.
Work in a fast-paced environment and efficiently.Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.
Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees / coalitions.Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g.
Microsoft Office : Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job-specific applications / systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and other information applicable to the position assignment.