Senior Communications Specialist

The Tri-Com Consulting Group Full-Service IT Employment Consulting Firm is seeking qualified candidates for the following opening :

Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.

Communications Specialist (Onsite)

Summary :

The client has retained Knowledge Services to provide a Communications Specialist to support the Division of Environmental Health and its Communications Manager in implementing communications and marketing strategies.

Duties include :

Work with public health colleagues (e.g., Center for Healthy Homes and Environment, Center for Food Protection, and Center for Drinking Water Quality) to plan, research, develop, implement, and evaluate communications projects for environmental health

Partner with subject matter experts, external vendors, and / or academic partners to conduct qualitative / quantitative data collection to inform communications

Develop, review, and tailor public health messages and materials for targeted audiences, including applying best practices to reach people with different levels of health literacy, digital literacy, and science literacy

Coordinate design and production of environmental health communication materials, working with subject-matter experts, internal graphic design and production team members, and external vendors

Develop, implement, and evaluate environmental health communication projects and campaigns, including but not limited to lead poisoning prevention and heat-related illness

Lead the development of paid and organic social / digital media activities

Manage a marketing or communications vendor that is developing and implementing a campaign

Provide strategic guidance and communications feedback to public health colleagues, as needed

Ensure that messages and materials adhere to agency communications policies and standards for branding, graphics, style, Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards, and accessibility

Attend and provide support for community-based meetings and events

Complete related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

A thorough knowledge of health communications, social marketing, health literacy, design, and public relations principles, practices, and techniques

Excellent writing and editing skills, including writing in plain language

Strong verbal communication skills

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of public health and health equity

A thorough knowledge of social media principles, practices, and techniques, and the ability to apply such knowledge to write effective social media content and assist with monitoring agency social media accounts

A thorough understanding of writing for websites and website development

The ability to research, develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based public health communication and / or social marketing campaigns

Ability to work independently to manage multiple projects and deadlines, with attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

The ability to work across interdisciplinary teams and establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, public groups, private and public agencies, and community partners and members from diverse backgrounds

Proficiency using Microsoft Office products

Related capacities and abilities

Education and Experience :

Education : Master s Degree in public health, communications / public relations, marketing, one of the social sciences, or related field

Experience : Minimum of 5 years of employment in a position involving program / campaign development in the field of public health, communications, or a related field.

Experience leading the development and implementation of marketing, social media, or communications campaigns

Experience writing and developing communications materials, presentations, social / digital media, and written reports tailored to specific and non-technical audiences

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience

Tri-Com is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

We strongly encourage the applications of women,

minorities, persons with disabilities, and military veterans.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a drug screening and other background checks including past employment and confirmation of technical certifications.