Public Health Communications Lead

Washtenaw County Health Department; Michigan; Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Washtenaw County Health Department seeks a professional communications lead to coordinate department messaging, produce high-quality content, and manage outreach across diverse audiences. The role emphasizes crisis communications, public health messaging, and cross-department collaboration.

The ideal candidate will oversee internal/external communications, support emergency information dissemination and maintain the department web presence while translating complex health topics for the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Some roles require a Master’s degree.
• Experience in public health communications is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate department communications and service activities.
• Develop high quality written and digital content describing department work.
• Lead internal and external communications and outreach events.
• Prepare information for media, public forums and emergency communications.
• Manage department website and online presence.
• Translate complex health information for diverse audiences.
• Support narrative development for strategic plans and programs.
• Represent the agency to communities and partners.

Connaissances

Crisis communications

Public health communications

Media relations

Data analysis

Project management

Written materials

Strategic communication

intercultural communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree may be required for some roles

Description du poste

Washtenaw County Health Department seeks a professional communications lead to coordinate department messaging, produce high-quality content, and manage outreach across diverse audiences. The role emphasizes crisis communications, public health messaging, and cross-department collaboration.

The ideal candidate will oversee internal/external communications, support emergency information dissemination and maintain the department web presence while translating complex health topics for the