Community Outreach & Content Specialist

Hamilton County; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Government seeks a Communications Specialist to create engaging content for websites, social platforms, and community outreach materials. The role supports the Health & Social Services team, aligns messaging, and contributes to program evaluation and data collection.

The ideal candidate has experience in digital storytelling, social media management, and graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• Associate's degree with 2 years' direct work exp. in public health/communications/social work counts.
• HS diploma with 4 years direct experience in related field accepted.

Responsibilities

• Create clear, engaging content for websites, social media, and communications.
• Collaborate with Health & Social Services communications team to align messaging.
• Support outreach, partnership development, events, and program evaluation.
• Develop and maintain systems for collecting program data and demonstrating impact.
• Respond to information requests, assist with budget prep and expenditure tracking.

Skills

Content creation

Communication (oral & written)

Cross-cultural communication

Social media management

Graphic design (Adobe/Canva)

Data collection & program evaluation

Budget assistance & data support

Relationship building

Storytelling for digital audiences

Organization & attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health/Public Administration/Communications/Social Work/Psychology or related field

Associate's degree in Public Health/Public Administration/Communications/Social Work/Psychology or related field + 2 years direct work experience

High school diploma + 4 years direct work experience in related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Hamilton County Government seeks a Communications Specialist to create engaging content for websites, social platforms, and community outreach materials. The role supports the Health & Social Services team, aligns messaging, and contributes to program evaluation and data collection.

The ideal candidate has experience in digital storytelling, social media management, and graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.