Company: JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc.
Position Title: Communications Specialist
Location: Berkeley, CA or Denver, CO (Will consider applicants outside of these cities who are willing to work remotely, as long as they are located in Mountain or Pacific Time in the United States.)
Job Type: Full Time
Job Summary:
JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) is a leading not-for-profit public health and health services consulting organization. This Specialist position is within JSI’s Health Services Division (HSD), dedicated to improving the health of communities and individuals throughout the U.S. We are focused on working toward an equitable health system with equitable health outcomes. Our clients include federal, state, and local government; health systems; foundations; and other private clients working to maximize health.
We pride ourselves on being a workplace where people with a wide variety of lived experiences have the freedom to pursue their passions and take an active part in shaping the future directions of our work. We value a bias toward action: we do research with the explicit intent of influencing policy change and changes in practice and have results to show for it. We truly believe in working collaboratively, internally and with partners, and supporting cross-sector, community-driven work in the field.
Our approach to project work is collaborative while striving for excellence in all that we do. We work closely together, and all staff members engage across multiple projects simultaneously with a high-level of individual accountability. We strive to balance rigorous approaches with timely and imaginative execution. We center equity within our projects and operations and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Our work culture is strong—we care about each other as professionals and as people.
We are looking for individuals that will work out of our Berkeley, CA or Denver, CO offices. We will also consider applicants outside of these cities that are willing to work remotely, as long as they are located in Mountain or Pacific Time within the United States. This position also requires some project related travel within the U.S.
Description
Communication specialists generally work on two to three projects at a time across our broad portfolio of work as well as assist in proposal writing and new business development. Communication specialists engage in projects across a variety of public health areas, including HIV and infectious diseases, substance use/mental health, community health centers, electronic health records/health information technology, technical assistance, training, and health disparities. Candidates should have an understanding of how racism and social determinants of health affect health care access and health outcomes.
The critical skills we are seeking are related to communications for public health, health policy and health services topics, including: communication and social media strategy; content writing and copywriting messaging for diverse target audiences from policymakers to consumers; and producing content for a variety of channels. You will work as a member of project teams to develop and implement communication strategies; develop written materials for a range of domestic audiences and modalities; support the evaluation of communication projects through data collection; support executive communications functions; and provide communication-related technical assistance to clients. We expect that you will be able to work collaboratively with team members and be able to lead and follow through on various communication implementation tasks. As part of the team, you will also actively participate in organizing and assisting business development efforts for new public health-related projects at the local, state, and national levels. As an organization, we are committed internally and externally to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging and are looking for individuals committed to these values
$68,000-$123,000 based on years of experience.
We pride ourselves on being a workplace where people with a wide variety of lived experiences have the freedom to pursue their passions and take an active part in shaping the future directions of our work. We value a bias toward action: we do research with the explicit intent of influencing policy change and changes in practice and have results to show for it. We truly believe in working collaboratively, internally and with partners, and supporting cross-sector, community-driven work in the field.
Our approach to project work is collaborative while striving for excellence in all that we do. We work closely together, and all staff members engage across multiple projects simultaneously with a high-level of individual accountability. We strive to balance rigorous approaches with timely and imaginative execution. We center equity within our projects and operations and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Our work culture is strong—we care about each other as professionals and as people.
We are looking for individuals that will work out of our Berkeley, CA or Denver, CO offices. We will also consider applicants outside of these cities that are willing to work remotely, as long as they are located in Mountain or Pacific Time within the United States. This position also requires some project related travel within the U.S.
Description
Communication specialists generally work on two to three projects at a time across our broad portfolio of work as well as assist in proposal writing and new business development. Communication specialists engage in projects across a variety of public health areas, including HIV and infectious diseases, substance use/mental health, community health centers, electronic health records/health information technology, technical assistance, training, and health disparities. Candidates should have an understanding of how racism and social determinants of health affect health care access and health outcomes.
The critical skills we are seeking are related to communications for public health, health policy and health services topics, including: communication and social media strategy; content writing and copywriting messaging for diverse target audiences from policymakers to consumers; and producing content for a variety of channels. You will work as a member of project teams to develop and implement communication strategies; develop written materials for a range of domestic audiences and modalities; support the evaluation of communication projects through data collection; support executive communications functions; and provide communication-related technical assistance to clients. We expect that you will be able to work collaboratively with team members and be able to lead and follow through on various communication implementation tasks. As part of the team, you will also actively participate in organizing and assisting business development efforts for new public health-related projects at the local, state, and national levels. As an organization, we are committed internally and externally to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging and are looking for individuals committed to these values
$68,000-$123,000 based on years of experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop strategic communication plans for project teams working on multi-year technical assistance projects
- Design and develop compelling print and online materials for U.S. based health projects as a member of project teams
- Create compelling messages for a variety of audiences and communication modes
- Lead communication tasks, including managing a website and email listserv, for a national learning collaborative focused on safety-net policy and practice change in behavioral health and primary care
- Support evaluation of health communication projects, including estimating reach and impact of communication activities/media placements through web and social media analytics
- Provide communication-related training and technical assistance to clients, like providing training on social media best practices
- Participate in all phases of deliverable development for projects: outlining, research, drafting, editing, layout, and dissemination
- Assist in business development through proposal writing and development of relationships with potential clients
- Complete project tasks with a high level of organization and capacity to meet deadlines
- Work collaboratively and communicate frequently with project team members and other JSI staff working locally and in other JSI offices
- Perform other tasks as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in health communication, public health, or related field
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including copyediting
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated interest in and commitment to advancing health and equity
- An entrepreneurial approach to potential opportunities and challenges and commitment to high-quality client-focused services
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with team members, clients, and other key stakeholders
- Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat) and integrated marketing platforms (Mailchimp, Constant Contact)
- Strong aesthetic sense, and understanding of good design principles.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Google products (Drive, Calendar, Docs, etc.)
- Experience working with diverse and underserved populations
- Familiarity with graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite), preferred
- Familiarity with website content management systems (WordPress, Drupal), preferred
Salary Range: $68,000-$123,000
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 05/26/2023.
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