Communications Specialist-hybrid

Job Description Summary:

Job Description Summary

Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC), with offices in Connecticut, Colorado and California, is one of the country's most creative and dynamic providers of primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services, and a leader in practice-based research, health professionals training, and use of innovative technologies to advance health and healthcare. CHC is designated as a federally qualified health center and a patient-centered medical home by HRSA, the Joint Commission, and NCQA, respectively. We deliver more than 600,000 patient visits per year from primary care hubs and community clinics across the state of CT, all connected by technology and common standards for quality. We employ several hundred medical, dental, and behavioral health providers who are engaged in practice, teaching, and research. Our Weitzman Institute is devoted to research and practice transformation and is recognized around the country as one of the premier research institutes focused on improving health care and health outcomes for special and vulnerable populations. In addition, the organization has developed three wholly owned subsidiaries from the original pilot developments within the Weitzman Institute: the National Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Training Consortium (NNPRFTC), the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA), and the ConferMed.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of Creative Services and working closely with all members of the Communications team and other departments, this position will be responsible for a portfolio of activities, including design, production and distribution of marketing collateral and materials, such as fact sheets, brochures, newsletters, and other documents; media outreach; vendor coordination; ordering materials for events; working with internal subject matter experts to craft compelling stories for use in marketing materials, including video testimonials; Plan, lead and manage community and special events; Manage projects through entire process to achieve objectives and measure results; Serve as a communications resource to all departments and sites throughout CHC; Understand and stay abreast of issues, both external and internal, that impact CHC. The position requires a person fluent in spoken and written Spanish and will include the ability to to translate materials into Spanish.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Experience with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
• Experience writing newsletters, blogs and press releases
• Experience with event management support
• Experience working with various vendors and community partners
• Highly organized and skilled in handling administrative tasks
• Excells at juggling multiple priorities at once

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a fluent in written and spoken Spanish and must pass a language exam to be administered by phone by ALTA Language Services, Inc. during the interview process.

B.A. in communications, marketing, or related major.

1-3 years of relevant work experience.

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment and possess high personal motivation, optimism, a strong work ethic, flexibility, and creativity.

The ability to work independently and collaboratively to drive multiple projects on deadline and within budget.

Excellent speaking and writing skills.

Experience in a healthcare setting preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work may at times include outdoor events. Nights and weekend work may be required from time to time depending on event calendar. Remote work is allowed, though some in-office work will be required.

Confidentiality of Information

Confidentiality of business information is a requirement. Confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policies

Location:

Knowledge and Technology Center

City:

Middletown

State:

Connecticut

Time Type:

Full time