Communications Supervisor

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

Job Description

If youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

About Harris County Public Health

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services community programming and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation engagement and health equity HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Position Overview:

Under general supervision the Communications Supervisor will lead a team of Communications Specialists and Graphic Designers to develop and execute systems and tools as it relates to the Office of Communications Education and Engagement (OCEE). Individuals in this role will be responsible for overseeing projects to ensure they are meeting goals and timelines related to marketing campaigns video production and general day-to-day functions.

The Communications Supervisor is expected to collaborate on project development and provide strategy and guidance under the supervision of the Communications Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Team Management: Oversees and leads a team of Communications Specialists and Graphic Designers by motivating and setting a clear vision and direction for the team. Also implements departmental goals and objectives for executing communications for HCPH programs/ addition assigns tasks and responsibilities to team members based on priority and workload.
Process Improvement: Analyzes and evaluates HCPH program needs and provides innovative and engaging consultative guidance. As well as develops and implements workflows to improve the processes in the OCEE office.
Content Review and Management: Reviews and edits copies fact checks and proofreads content for use in print and digital materials as assigned. Also contributes and maintains centralized repository of communications materials.
Project Management: Supports leadership and staff with project deadlines and content goals. Establishes check-ins and reviews to ensure deadlines will be met.
Campaign Management: Collaborates with essential internal stakeholders on multimedia campaigns to guarantee content relevance accuracy and alignment with branding and messaging. Spearheads the conceptualization oversees media purchases and manages collateral for designated campaigns.
Strategic Communication and Planning: Maintains current communication strategies including leading the development of new communication strategies plans and protocols to better serve the OCEE office.
Reporting and Emergency Response: Updates daily and weekly reports in a timely manner for senior management. As well as other duties as assigned including special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelors degree in public relations communications public information public affairs public health graphic design or related field

Experience:

Three (3) years professional work experience in communications public information public affairs public health social media marketing project management or other related field.
Two (2) years leading large-scale projects or teams

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment.
Excellent organizational skills to ensure projects are completed timely and accurately.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
Ability to work well with public and staff members.
Ability to use personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process.

Core Competencies:

Organizational Leadership

Ability to obtain and filter information identify and address key issues relevant to the achievement of strategic organizational goals.
Exceptional project management skills to manage a variety of projects simultaneously.
Positively influence all levels within the organization to drive change and enable effective coordination.
Ability to create strong positive working relationships.
Previous experience building and managing high performance teams.
High-level of flexibility in fast-paced environments.
Must be a Systems-level thinker.
Proactive self-motivated and mission-driven.
Progressive intrapreneurial leadership style to enable systemic change.

Leading Change

Fosters an inclusive workplace where equity diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission.
Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
Fosters and inspires team commitment spirit pride and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality timely and cost-effective results.
Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers.
Makes well-informed effective and timely decisions.

Building Coalitions

Develops networks and builds alliances collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships.
Identifies external and internal politics that impact the work of the organization

Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics

Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect
Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner
Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
Uses sound judgment
Self-motivated
Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity

Communication

Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

Diversity Equity Inclusion

Encourage a respectful and collaborative work environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity equity and inclusion.
Identify inequitable practices and policies and assist in implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes.
Demonstrate awareness and respect of cross-cultural differences and create inclusive programmatic solutions.
Practice cultural humility to build honest relationships with co-workers and the community that will ultimately enhance workplace culture and deliver better community health program.

NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

Full-Time.
Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm
Other days and hours as necessary.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

This is a largely stationary role however does require field work and many duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending and standing for periods at a time.

Work Location:

1111 Fannin Drive Houston Texas 77002

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Required Experience:

Manager

Position DescriptionJob DescriptionIf youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.About Harris County Public HealthHarris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network ...