Equity Communications Specialist (Hybrid)

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Community Health Services (CHS) is seeking a Communications Specialist III to craft internal and external content, collaborate with division leaders, and translate complex information into clear, accessible language that reflects staff expertise and community impact.

The role emphasizes writing for websites and newsletters, delivering timely information to employees and the public, and supporting equity-centered storytelling. Hybrid schedule with some travel within King County.

Qualifications

• Experience developing, writing, editing and publishing communications for multiple audiences and channels.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, edit and publish accurate content for varied audiences, including employee messages, leadership communications, newsletters, news stories, reports, talking points, presentations, fact sheets, educational materials, correspondence and campaign collateral.
• Consult with CHS programs, Public Health Centers, subject‑matter experts and leaders to assess audience needs, recommend channels and develop communication strategies.
• Translate technical, policy, health and operational information into clear, actionable language without losing accuracy or context.
• Translate CHS strategic goals, decisions, milestones and measures into plain-language resources that connect to employees\' daily work.
• Partner with the CHS EIB Manager to plan, develop and deliver communications for EIB initiatives, including employee learning, cultural awareness, belonging, workforce equity, racial equity and accessibility priorities.
• Support urgent and contingency communications by coordinating facts, approvals, timing, audience segmentation and follow-up; communicate uncertainty responsibly and avoid speculation.
• Develop and sustain storytelling that reflects CHS staff expertise, community impact and the breadth of safety-net services; obtain appropriate reviews and permissions.
• Prepare manager and supervisor resources and talking points that support shared leadership accountability.
• Coordinate recurring division communications and contribute to relevant CHS and department communications, leadership and engagement forums.
• Build effective working relationships across roles, locations and disciplines and manage multiple assignments with sound judgment, transparency and follow-through.
• Elevate staff and community voice through culturally responsive, dignity-centered storytelling; support two-way communication and close feedback loops through 'you said, we heard' or comparable approaches.
• Apply the CHS Communications guideposts – resiliency, trust, bravery, reflection, radical imagination, liberation and transformation – to content development and consultation.
• Apply accessibility and language-access practices, including plain language, meaningful alt text, readable formatting, color contrast, screen-reader compatibility, inclusive imagery and coordination of translation when required.

Skills

Professional writing & editing

Storytelling

Communication planning

Plain language & accessibility

Tools

SharePoint

Newsletter publishing tools

Job description

King County Community Health Services (CHS) is seeking a Communications Specialist III to craft internal and external content, collaborate with division leaders, and translate complex information into clear, accessible language that reflects staff expertise and community impact.

The role emphasizes writing for websites and newsletters, delivering timely information to employees and the public, and supporting equity-centered storytelling. Hybrid schedule with some travel within King County.