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Communications Specialist – Public Health, Content Development & Community Engagement

Job Title: Communications Specialist

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Minimum 1 day per week onsite)

Employment Type: Temporary / Contract

Duration: December 14, 2026 – June 30, 2027 (Renewable annually based on the state fiscal calendar)

Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field, OR equivalent qualifications demonstrated through a non-collegiate portfolio.

Position Overview

We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented Communications Specialist to support a public health program focused on Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs.

The selected candidate will lead content development, digital communications, and community engagement initiatives that support program goals and increase awareness of available initiatives and resources.

This position involves developing communication strategies, creating engaging digital and printed materials, managing website content, producing newsletters and social media campaigns, and collaborating with subject matter experts and community partners.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing, editing, storytelling, and graphic design skills, along with experience measuring communication performance and creating culturally competent health-related content.

Important Location Requirement: Candidates must be residents of Tennessee. This position is not open to candidates residing outside Tennessee.

Required Skills / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field, OR equivalent qualifications demonstrated through a non-collegiate portfolio.
• Proficiency in Canva and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Strong writing, editing, communication, and storytelling abilities.
• Graphic design samples are required.
• Experience reporting and analyzing digital platform metrics.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while working remotely.
• Knowledge of cultural competency and sensitivity in health communications.
• Willingness to learn and apply digital accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and community stakeholders.
• Writing samples or published/bylined work links must be provided.

Preferred Skills / Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in public health, nonprofit, or government communications.
• Experience developing communication plans and implementing content strategies.
• Experience creating newsletters, social media campaigns, and public service announcements.
• Experience managing and updating websites.
• Experience developing digital and printed communication materials.
• Experience with community engagement initiatives, including interviews, storytelling, photography, and videography.
• Experience measuring communication effectiveness through platform metrics and performance indicators.

Job Responsibilities

1. Content Development and Communication Strategy

2. Create and implement communication plans aligned with program goals and objectives.

3. Collaborate with subject matter experts and community partners to develop engaging, culturally competent digital and printed materials.
4. Update and maintain program websites.
5. Develop and report indicators to measure communication performance.
6. Create and implement monthly newsletters.

7. Develop social media campaigns and public service announcements.

8. Community Engagement

9. Develop and coordinate community engagement initiatives.

10. Create community-focused stories, interviews, videography, and photography.
11. Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.
12. Support campaign development and community education projects.

13. Highlight statewide initiatives focused on children and youth with special healthcare needs.

14. Collaboration and Program Support

15. Work collaboratively within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

16. Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure communication activities support program objectives.
17. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when priorities and project requirements change.

18. Manage multiple communication projects and deadlines effectively.

19. Digital Accessibility and Performance

20. Apply digital accessibility standards to online content, including WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508.

21. Ensure digital communications are accessible to individuals with visual and other disabilities.
22. Track and report communication platform metrics and performance indicators.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a creative communications professional with strong writing, editing, storytelling, and graphic design abilities. They should be comfortable developing digital content, managing social media campaigns, maintaining websites, and creating engaging communication materials.

A strong candidate will have experience in public health, nonprofit, or government communications and understand the importance of culturally sensitive messaging, particularly when communicating about children and youth with special healthcare needs.

The candidate must be a Tennessee resident, capable of working independently in a hybrid environment, managing competing deadlines, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.