Communications Specialist III; internal TLT​/SDA)

Community Health Services Division is a leader in King County's health care safety net by ensuring access to equitable and racially just health services. CHS is seeking a Special Duty Assignment (SDA), or TLT Communications Specialist III to support our vision of culturally responsive direct services and partnerships, and meaningful collaboration with community, partners, and staff.

Our employees, managers and leadership are smart, creative and passionate about our mission, and our Communications Specialist will collaborate with all levels of the organization to engage the workforce through stories and timely information that support client-focused services, strengthen connection across the division, and reflect the voices of employees and the communities CHS serves.

If you have already applied, we are evaluating your application.

Community Health Services (CHS) is seeking an energetic, innovative, collaborative, and equity-centered Communications Specialist III who brings exceptional writing and editing skills, creativity, enthusiasm and strong interpersonal and relational skills to communications for employees, leadership and the public. Working closely with CHS division leaders, managers, program leads, and clinical and field staff, this position will engage the workforce through stories and timely information that support client-focused services, strengthen connection across the division, and reflect the voices of employees and the communities CHS serves.

The work includes collaborating with programs to provide timely and engaging information for community and clients who access services. The position develops and maintains internal and external content, digital channels and communication tools; helps translate complex information; and connects daily work to CHS priorities.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate excellent writing skills, along with a variety of experiences in communications. Writing for websites and newsletters will be a primary emphasis and demonstrated experience with digital publishing tools is essential, particularly SharePoint.

The Communications Specialist III will be a visible advocate for equitable and accessible communications, championing plain language, inclusive storytelling, accessible design, language access and communication practices that reduce barriers and build trust and belonging.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate professional experience with some or all of the additional skills and qualifications:
Written storytelling and editing skills; developing and implementing communication plans; graphics and design skills; creating e‑newsletters; experience working in communications in the government or non‑profit sectors, preferably related to public health or health care; ability and comfort with oral and written presentations.

Temporary Opportunity. Term‑Limited Temporary (TLT) positions are “at will” positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last six months. One factor that could effect the end date of the position is an unanticipated change in funding or business needs.

This vacancy will also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. Special Duty Assignments are open to Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non‑temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.

Note:

This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months.

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