Position Summary The Communications Coordinator will support PHIMC communications to advance health justice and strengthen public health in areas such as HIV and AIDS, school and adolescent health, affirming environments for LGBTQ+ youth, community reentry following incarceration, and behavioral health with a special emphasis on substance misuse prevention practices for youth providers in Chicago.
In collaboration with the Communications Director and RSUPIC team, this position will create, design, and coordinate content for broad distribution via website, email, social media, and print materials.
Responsibilities and Key Activities
Written and verbal communication
• Coordinate the development and publication of bi-monthly PHIMC newsletters
• Support the publication of monthly program spotlights on PHIMC website
• Support donor and sponsor engagement •
Coordinate with staff to clean and maintain bulk email lists
• Coordinate with colleagues, supervisor, organizational partners, donors, and sponsors Time Management/Organizational • Gather monthly data on audience engagement with website, email, and social media
• Edit, research, and manage production schedules and calendars
• Build and maintain contact lists Visual Design & Content Creation
• Photograph live PHIMC events and activities, occasionally
• Draft and schedule social media content
• Email layout
Handle timely updates to PHIMC website in a way that is visually engaging Communication Strategy Development •
Collaborate with RSUPIC staff to develop and implement an effective communications strategy to reach youth providers in Chicago
• Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of RSUPIC and PHIMC, and coordinate publicity events as required
• Join all necessary RSUPIC community meetings, and staff meetings Other Duties as Assigned Preferred Qualifications
• Passionate advocate for health equity and racial justice and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion •
Ability to manage multiple projects
• Skilled in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Comfortable with software, able to dive in and learn all program features without formal training • Experience with Constant Contact or another bulk email system
• Experience with WordPress or another website content management system
• Experience in graphic design
• Social Media content development experience Education
Associate’s degree in related field such as public health, youth development, health education, social work, psychology, sociology, communications, education OR • High school diploma or GED with two or more years’ experience in public health, youth development, community engagement, or communications
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. PHIMC encourages applications from women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming individuals. We are committed to building teams that reflect the diversity of our candidates, and to building equitable and inclusive environments that fully leverage the skills, potential, and unique perspectives of our employees. PHIMC requires all staff to show proof that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or to request a medical or religious exemption.
Compensation: Salary range $45,000-50,000 commensurate with experience. PHIMC offers a competitive benefits package.
Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago
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