Public Health Communications Specialist – Telework Eligible

State of Montana; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Montana, Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) in Helena, seeks a Communications Information Specialist to support internal and external communications and implement the PHSD Communications Plan in alignment with health goals. The role involves guiding division staff to deliver timely, accessible information to Montanans and the public.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree and strong skills in PR principles, media strategy, and digital platform management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, English, business administration, or another relevant field.
• Knowledge of public relations principles and media strategy.
• Experience with digital platforms and ADA document compliance.
• Strong writing and training delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Support internal and external communications strategies for PHSD.
• Assist in implementing the PHSD Communications Plan.
• Provide guidance to division staff on communications initiatives.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and accessible information to the public.

Skills

Public relations

Media strategy

Writing for diverse audiences

Digital platform management

Project planning

Customer-service orientation

Analytical problem-solving

ADA document compliance

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Hootsuite

BuzzSprout

Job description

State of Montana, Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) in Helena, seeks a Communications Information Specialist to support internal and external communications and implement the PHSD Communications Plan in alignment with health goals. The role involves guiding division staff to deliver timely, accessible information to Montanans and the public.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree and strong skills in PR principles, media strategy, and digital platform management