Communication Specialist-Int

Nashville, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job ID: 65069

Position: Communication Specialist-Int

Department: TDOH-FHW-RWH

Location: 710 James Robertson Parkway 7th Floor Andrew Johnson Tower Nashville Tennessee 37243

Duration: 6 Months

The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) Division of Family Health and Wellness is seeking a talented and motivated contract Digital Communications Specialist to support statewide maternal health initiatives. This position plays a vital role in creating clear engaging and culturally relevant communications that inform and inspire positive health outcomes for Tennesseans.

This is a hybrid role that requires both communications and graphic design skills.
Were seeking a collaborative and creative thinker who is passionate about public health values teamwork and brings fresh ideas to help strengthen our outreach efforts. The ideal candidate is adaptable detail-oriented and thrives in a mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Content Development & Strategy
Assist the design team in developing and managing content across a variety of platforms including websites newsletters social media print materials and reports.
Assist the design team in translating complex health topics into clear accessible and engaging communications for diverse audiences.
Collaborate with subject matter experts creative teams and community partners to design culturally competent and visually compelling materials.
Maintain and update program web pages in alignment with ADA/WCAG 2.1 AA and Revised Section 508 accessibility standards.
Produce a monthly newsletter using My Emma or similar platforms and track engagement metrics.
Prepare quarterly reports that measure communications performance and recommend areas for improvement.

Community Engagement & Collaboration

Support communication planning and outreach for the Maternal Health Task Force and partner organizations.
Build and sustain productive relationships with internal and external partners to enhance maternal health visibility and impact.
Contribute to campaign development and community education projects that highlight maternal health initiatives statewide.
Work collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team and demonstrate flexibility when priorities shift.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in communications Public Relations Journalism Marketing or a related field OR the equivalent reflected in a non-collegiate portfolio.
2 5 years of experience in public health nonprofit or government communications preferred.
Proficiency in Canva and Microsoft Office Suite including Excel. Graphic design samples required.
Experience using My Emma or similar email marketing tools. Experience reporting platform metrics.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn digital accessibility standards in compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 ensuring that online content is accessible to individuals with visual and other disabilities.
Exceptional writing editing and storytelling skills (please include writing samples or bylined links).
Knowledge of cultural competency and sensitivity in health communications.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while working remotely.

Additional Details:

Tennessee Residents Only
Monday Friday Standard Business Hours (8:00AM-4:30PM CST) - 37.5 hours per week
Hybrid with some in-office meetings are required every quarter at supervisor discretion
6 Month Contract Strong Potential for Extension or Temp-to-Perm - funding provided by TDH Screening and Treatment for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders (MMHSUD) grant program.

Job ID: 65069 Position: Communication Specialist-Int Department: TDOH-FHW-RWH Location: 710 James Robertson Parkway 7th Floor Andrew Johnson Tower Nashville Tennessee 37243 Duration: 6 Months The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) Division of Family Health and Wellness is seeking a talented an...