Communication Project Manager

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Communication Project Manager
Job Title: Project Manager IV
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Posting Number: 20955
Closing Date: 10/03/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, Media
Salary Range: $6,377.50 - $8,500.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26
Shift: Day
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST

Other Locations:
MOS Codes: ,KX,1D7X1,32EX,3D0X4,611X,612X,63A,63AX,641X,712X,8K000,BU,CE,EA,SEI
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is looking for a communications project manager with strong writing, editing and people skills to work on the Business Support Communications Team for the Deputy Chief Financial Officer. The team focuses on internal communications for the Finance Division, including writing, editing, SharePoint administration and page design. Projects include a monthly newsletter, Gov Delivery emails to all agency staff and executive communication.

We’re looking for someone who can cut through government-speak and teach others to do it too. If you want to do things a little differently, here’s your chance.

• Write and edit content for newsletter articles, staff emails, PowerPoint presentations and SharePoint content (30%)
• Distribute Gov Delivery emails and produce SharePoint content using existing templates and guides (30%)
• Edit legislative and other reports and documents for accessibility and plain language (15%)
• Design SharePoint content, documents, brochures, graphics (10%)
• Create and maintain processes and procedures for communications project (10%)
• Perform other duties as assigned. (5%)

• Basic writing, editing (Associated Press style, plain language, internal newsletter).
• Page design concepts (flyers/brochures or other print publications, website, PowerPoint or SharePoint).

• Writing and editing newsletter articles and content for digital publications.
• Writing and editing staff emails and instructions.
• Using Microsoft Word, Teams, and related software.

• Strictly follow review processes designed to reduce errors and misinformation.
• Strictly follow professional standards in daily email and Teams communications within team and to a broader internal audience.
• Participate in virtual meetings, effectively communicate with team members and complete assignments while working in a hybrid in-office/work-from-home environment.

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• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications or related field preferred. Can substitute four years of professional experience in media or public relations, print or digital editorial work, communications or writing press releases.
• Four years’ experience writing and editing.
• Four years’ experience in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Four years' experience with plain language and AP style preferred.

Samples of published website or newsletter articles are required

This position is required to work in-office two days a week at the North Austin Complex.

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