Health Policy Communications Specialist

Washtenaw Health Project + Washtenaw Health Plan; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washtenaw Health Project seeks a communications coordinator to develop materials and messaging about healthcare coverage changes for Washtenaw County residents, and to help staff communicate clearly with clients.

You will lead communications and marketing campaigns, create internal documents, manage website and social media, and support presentations using PowerPoint. Experience in public health communications is preferred, with strong writing and editing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, clinical psychology, or public administration.
• Background in public health, health policy, or other public policy work.
• Experience in professional communications, public relations, or journalism.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, research, and communication skills.
• Experience with website management, social media content marketing, or graphic design.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and proofread communications materials, media, and press releases on healthcare policy and impact to Washtenaw County residents.
• Develop internal materials to inform clients and staff.
• Lead website management, annual reports, marketing, and graphic design tasks; help prepare presentations in Powerpoint.
• Manage social media communication and content marketing, including planning posts and reviewing engagement.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Communication

Research

Public health

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Bachelor of Public Health

Bachelor in Clinical Psychology

Bachelor in Public Administration

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

The Washtenaw Health Project seeks a communications coordinator to develop materials and messaging about healthcare coverage changes for Washtenaw County residents, and to help staff communicate clearly with clients.

You will lead communications and marketing campaigns, create internal documents, manage website and social media, and support presentations using PowerPoint. Experience in public health communications is preferred, with strong writing and editing skills.