Health Education Media Specialist III (Temporary)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication related activities for the Bureau of Health Equity and Community Engagement (BHECE).
• Provide guidance to Bureau staff on communication strategies and activities.
• Support communication efforts for evaluation and program activities in collaboration with Bureau of Health Equity and Community Engagement Evaluation staff and Sustainability Program staff.
• Serve as a liaison between BHECE and the Public Affairs Group's Bureau of Marketing and Creative Communications (BMCC).
• Provide communication support for an in-person awardee meeting.
• Perform other appropriate related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of providing health education and/or developing health promotion materials/media.
• OR an associate degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience.
• OR seven years of relevant experience.
• A master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience facilitating meetings and coordinating work with different stakeholders.
• Experience creating and implementing health communication strategies and messaging for target audiences.
• Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. (Visa sponsorship is not available).
• Travel up to 10% may be required.
• Reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the work location or be willing to relocate to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts.

Nice to Have

• At least five years of experience in public health education including experience in public health communications relevant to multiple demographics.
• Experience with communications best practices and processes with federal and state reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience facilitating meetings and coordinating work with different stakeholders.
• Experience creating and implementing health communication strategies and messaging for target audiences.

Qualifications

• Educational background including a bachelor's or associate degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in health education, health promotion materials/media development, and health communication strategies.

Benefits & Perks

• Health, dental and vision insurance with several comprehensive health insurance plans.
• Flexible benefit accounts for medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking, and transit.
• Generous paid time off including paid federal and state holidays, sick leave, vacation, and personal leave.
• Tuition support for educational or training opportunities.
• Participation in the New York State and Local Retirement System and optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees.
• Employee Assistance Program offering educational, wellness, and confidential services.