Job Details

Healthcare Communication Specialist

Location: Tennessee (Hybrid – minimum 1 day in office per week, subject to change per Alternative Workforce Solutions Policy)

Attendance Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 8:00AM–4:30PM CST)

Compensation: $27 – $30 per hour

Contract Timeframe: 6 months with high potential for annual extension on 6/30 per state fiscal calendar

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client, a government agency, is seeking a Healthcare Communication Specialist to support the Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs program on a full-time, hybrid contract basis. In this role, you will lead the development and execution of communication plans, create culturally competent digital and print materials, manage program websites, and report on communication performance metrics. You will also develop newsletters, social media campaigns, and public service announcements, while fostering community engagement through storytelling, interviews, and multimedia initiatives. The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting children and youth, skilled in dynamic communication, and able to thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. This position requires Tennessee residency and offers a supportive workplace with opportunities for annual contract renewal.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Create and implement communication plans aligned with program goals and objectives for children and youth with special healthcare needs.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and community partners to design compelling, culturally competent digital and printed materials.
• Update and maintain program websites, ensuring compliance with digital accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508).
• Develop and distribute monthly newsletters, social media campaigns, and public service announcements.
• Track, analyze, and report on communication performance indicators and platform metrics.
• Lead community engagement initiatives, including collecting stories, conducting interviews, and producing multimedia content such as videography and photography.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners to support program outreach and campaign development.
• Contribute to statewide community education projects that highlight children and youth with special healthcare needs initiatives.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive, multidisciplinary team and demonstrate flexibility when priorities shift.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a hybrid work environment, including remote work and in-office requirements.
• Attend in-person onboarding for laptop deployment and orientation; additional in-office days may be required at supervisor discretion.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or related field OR equivalent non-collegiate portfolio.
• 2–5 years of experience in public health, nonprofit, or government communications preferred.
• Proficiency in Canva and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel; graphic design samples required.
• Experience reporting platform metrics and analyzing communication performance data.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, digital accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508) to ensure online content is accessible to individuals with disabilities.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills; writing samples or bylined links required.
• Knowledge of cultural competency and sensitivity in health communications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while working remotely and in a hybrid environment.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Residency in Tennessee required.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children and youth with special healthcare needs across Tennessee.
• Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility and work-life balance.
• Potential for annual contract renewal and long-term career growth.
• Professional development in health communications, digital accessibility, and community engagement.

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