Communications Specialist (VDH00946

Communications Specialist

Consider joining the Virginia Department of Health as we foster healthy and resilient communities. This is your opportunity to serve the public in the Administration Department as Communication Specialist at Roanoke City/Alleghany Health District.

Job Description:

The Communications Specialist manages and produces website content and updates to support to assigned VDH website platforms and provides related administrative and public relations support. This position is responsible for updating existing content, creating and/or editing new material as needed, and implementing solutions to improve the user experience. Ensures accessibility standards are in compliance with state and federal regulations, and ensures that website content is current, relevant, and actionable.

Serves as a lead to effectively manage projects and assignments and works collaboratively with others to design and complete digital communications projects and initiatives. Provides consistent quality control and website maintenance.

Duties:

• Website Support
• Project Development
• Marketing Support
• Administrative Support & Technical Assistance

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts.

Who We Are:

The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts (RCAHD) are two health districts in the Commonwealth of Virginia under the Virginia Department of Health and employ approximately 140 staff. RCAHD encompasses the cities of Covington, Roanoke, and Salem and the counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, and Roanoke.

What We Do:

RCAHD, which provides services from nine office locations, serves a combined population of over 278,400 people throughout both rural and urban environments and works to promote and encourage healthy behavior, protect the public against environmental hazards, prevent epidemics and the spread of disease, respond to disasters, assist communities in recovery and assure the quality and accessibility of health services for all members of the communities.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave. VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years);

and the current year's seasonal influenza vaccination.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience writing, reviewing, and editing website copy, developing web content, selecting assets, and optimizing the user experience
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical and complex information to plain language
• Experience providing communications and public relations support, such as experience with digital communications projects and initiatives, marketing support, and ensuring quality control
• Experience creating effective, engaging website content
• Knowledge of web design and/or web accessibility
• Ability to work independently and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong project management skills and experience providing technical communications and website development expertise to others
• Excellent research and organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate across teams/departments and maintain effective working relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams

Additional Considerations

• Experience using web content management systems, such as Word Press
• Experience with graphic design platforms such as Canva or Adobe Illustrator
• Understanding e-newsletters / digital marketing, and a preferred understanding of Gov Delivery software

Special Instructions

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