Impactful Public Health Communications Specialist (Hybrid)

eBusiness Solutions Inc.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Department of Health seeks a Communications Specialist to support statewide maternal health initiatives. You will create clear, engaging communications, translate complex topics for diverse audiences, and collaborate with clinical teams and partners.

The role requires writing, graphic design, and proficiency in Canva and MS Office. It emphasizes ADA/WCAG compliance, accessibility training, and a flexible, team-oriented workflow in a government setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, graphic design, or related field or portfolio.
• 2–5 years in public health, nonprofit, or government communications preferred.
• Proficiency in Canva and Microsoft Office; writing and design samples required.
• Experience with My Emma or similar email marketing tools; metrics reporting.
• Knowledge of WCAG/Section 508 accessibility standards; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage content for websites, newsletters, social media, print materials, and reports.
• Translate complex health topics into clear communications for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with experts and partners to design culturally relevant materials.
• Produce monthly newsletters with My Emma and track engagement metrics.
• Prepare quarterly reports measuring communications performance and improvements.

Skills

Public health

Writing & editing

Graphic design

Canva

Excel

My Emma

Accessibility WCAG

Project management

Team collaboration

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent portfolio

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tennessee Department of Health seeks a Communications Specialist to support statewide maternal health initiatives. You will create clear, engaging communications, translate complex topics for diverse audiences, and collaborate with clinical teams and partners.

The role requires writing, graphic design, and proficiency in Canva and MS Office. It emphasizes ADA/WCAG compliance, accessibility training, and a flexible, team-oriented workflow in a government setting.