Communications Specialist

## Communications Specialist Apply locations:
Center for Community Health time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R004170#

Job Summary As a member of the Public Health Communications team, the communication specialist supports internal and external department communication efforts under the direction of the communications program manager. This position utilizes written and visual communication tools and works in partnership with other members of the Public Health Communications team and department program staff to develop and deliver health messages to the community, promote department activities, and raise awareness of the value of public health.
This position produces varied work for diverse audiences, including content for social media, promotional handouts and brochures, annual reports, presentations, outreach events, the county website, and media advertisements. This position will work with department program staff to plan and execute social media and other communication campaigns utilizing written and visual storytelling skills and community outreach strategies.
During public health emergencies or other high-profile events, this position assists with the department’s communications response, including addressing information needs of the community, elected officials, partner organizations and news media. When the incident command system is established, this position may serve as a public information officer or assistant public information officer and work within a joint information system/joint information center structure as necessary.
Public Health values our community’s diversity and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and the community. Public Health encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
This position has the option of a remote/hybrid work schedule but may be periodically required to report for in-person office work, meetings and events. However, the candidate selected must reside in Oregon or Washington. No exceptions.
RESPONSIBILITIES  
• Identify opportunities and implement strategies to reach public health audiences through written and visual materials, web-based communications, social media, advertising, public presentations, and other tools using audience-centered messages.

• Collaborate with department program staff and Communications team members to plan, develop, manage and evaluate content for department social media platforms.  
• Assist in planning, executing and evaluating department communication campaigns.  
• Collaborate with Communications team members and program staff to develop public information materials that simplify and communicate complex ideas for diverse audiences.  
• Adhere to county and department branding and style guidelines when developing public information materials.  
• Support department staff in developing content that uses plain language and meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), when applicable.  
• Work with department staff to ensure populations with special information needs receive timely, accurate, accessible, culturally appropriate and understandable information.

• Work with program staff and the Public Health web team to edit, maintain, and improve the department’s internal and external websites.  
• Identify and elevate issues of concern and emerging trends to the Communications program manager and department leadership.  
• Assist in writing and distributing news releases and responding to media requests as needed.  
• Assist in the planning, design and evaluation of communication and public information training for staff.  
• Collaborate with Clark County Communications Office and other county communicators to share expertise, contribute to countywide projects, and participate on the county’s PIO response team during emergencies.

• Serve as public information officer or assistant public information officer, as needed, during public health emergency responses.# Qualifications
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