Full job description Salary: Market related
Reference: S_151127
Indefinite, temporary contract Medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, and PTO May work from home, open to WI residents only! Pay rate will be discussed during the interview process Spherion, in partnership with the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services, is looking for a Communications Specialist to join the Chronic Disease Prevention Unit (CDPU) team. As a Communications Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and implementing communication and outreach strategies to support the following program areas: cardiovascular health, stroke, diabetes prevention and control, nutrition and physical activity, and social determinants of health.
Responsibilities include: Developing, implementing, and evaluating communication plans using various communication channels appropriate for the target audience and with a health equity lens Designing and editing complex documents, reports, and presentations Developing and implementing regular and ongoing communication with stakeholders Maintaining the CDPU web pages Logistics for virtual and in-person training, meetings, and events Maintaining email and mailing lists of partners for regular communication Assisting with grant management Initiating approval requests for dissemination of external information and meetings Being a part of internal and external work groups necessary for maintaining oral and written communications between staff and partnering organizations Qualifications: A valid Wisconsin driver's license and the ability to travel and stay overnight Advanced skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, website software (Drupal), communication software (Gov D), and other applications Advanced skill in designing complex documents and materials using In-Design/Creative Cloud Working knowledge of principles of effective communications and marketing including knowledge of public health/health promotion communication strategies Ability to work independently and effectively under general supervision Ability to establish/maintain effective collaborative relationships with various stakeholders Ability to develop social media messages for multiple platforms Effective problem-solving, time-management, and task-prioritization abilities Ability to effectively plan, organize, and implement complex and lengthy projects involving coordination of people within and outside of the CDPU Proven ability to act as a catalyst for positive change through collaboration and outreach Please apply for the Communications Specialist role today!
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