Communications Program Coordinator

Nashville Public Radio; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,578 - 94,378; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% state-paid medical insurance premium

Dental and Vision plans

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition benefit for employee and spouse

Job summary

Nashville Public Radio is seeking a Communications Program Coordinator to join their dynamic team in Boston. This full‑time position offers an annual salary between $65,000 and $75,000 and features a hybrid work model.

The successful candidate will coordinate meetings, write content, and produce marketing materials for various public health initiatives. Benefits include state-paid medical insurance, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities. This role is ideal for someone passionate about public health and effective communication.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional experience in program coordination or administration.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• Interest in public health and government work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings and prepare correspondence.
• Write and edit content for various materials.
• Create engaging videos and infographics.
• Support virtual events and webinars.
• Develop marketing and communication plans.

Skills

Professional communication

Public health knowledge

Microsoft Office 365 proficiency

Adobe Creative Suite experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Betsy Lehman Center is a dynamic state agency that plays a unique role in improving healthcare safety and quality in Massachusetts.

Our programming, research, policy and communications work engages other state health care agencies, providers, and consumers in initiatives. The Center, named for a Boston Globe health columnist who died in 1994 from a preventable medical error, is supported by and shares space with the state’s Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA).

We are seeking a resourceful individual to serve as the Center’s Communications Program Coordinator. This is a full‑time position, reporting to the Communications Director, with an annual salary of $65,000- $75,000.

The Center operates on a hybrid work model with two designated days each week in the Center’s office near Copley Square in Boston, allowing for flexible, remote work three days each week.

As the Communications Program Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to be part of a highly collaborative team, contribute to impactful public health programs, and work with a variety of external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings with internal and external stakeholders. This includes scheduling meetings, preparing correspondence, disseminating meeting agendas, taking notes, writing minutes or summaries, assembling responses, and needed follow‑up actions.
• Write and edit content for a variety of materials including newsletters, flyers, reports, social media, educational content, and the website.
• Create engaging videos and infographics for the newsletter, website, and social media.
• Support Center staff in producing virtual events and webinars on Zoom.
• Support communications team in developing marketing and communications plans, including strategies for disseminating reports and raising awareness of Center programs.

Qualifications / Desired Attributes

• The successful candidate is a self‑starter who has a desire to contribute to a small team with an important mission and who also has:
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with internal and external stakeholders.
• An understanding of and interest in public health. Knowledge of patient safety and/or government work experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or Premiere, is a plus.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

• Applicants must have at least (A) 2 years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitution below.
• Substitution: A bachelor's or higher degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.
• Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements completed.

Total Compensation and Benefits

• 75% state‑paid medical insurance premium
• Reasonable Dental and Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
• Low‑cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement savings: State Employees’ Pension and a Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• 11 paid holidays per year and competitive sick, vacation and personal time
• Tuition benefit for employee and spouse at state colleges and universities
• Extended Illness program participation
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Qualified employer for public service student loan forgiveness program

Bargaining Unit: Unit 6 NAGE Program Coordinator I.Full Salary Range Grade 10: $65,578.50 - $94,378.44