The Communications Specialist at Heluna Health plays a crucial role in amplifying the organization's mission and impact through strategic digital marketing efforts. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Communications, the Communications Specialist will be responsible for creating and editing marketing and communications collateral that effectively communicates the organization's story, programs, and partnerships. This role requires a creative thinker with a passion for public health and the ability to leverage digital approaches to engage and inspire audiences.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of public health by leveraging digital marketing strategies to raise awareness, drive engagement, and advance the organization's goals. If you are a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling and social impact, we encourage you to apply.

Salary Range: $78,480 to $87,196.00 annually commensurate with experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Annual Impact Report: Collaborate with internal teams to develop and produce the organization's annual impact report, showcasing key achievements, outcomes, and stories of impact.
• Social Media Production and Management: Develop and implement social media strategies to increase the organization's online presence and engagement. Create, schedule, and publish compelling content for various social media platforms, monitor performance metrics, and optimize content based on insights.
• Editorial Calendar Management: Maintain and update the organization's editorial calendar, ensuring alignment with key messaging priorities, events, and campaigns. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather content and ensure timely publication.
• Content Creation and Curation: Source and create engaging multimedia content, including but not limited to articles, blog posts, infographics, videos, and photos, that highlight the organization's programs, initiatives, and partners.
• Cross-Organizational Collaboration and Support: Work closely with Communications, Marketing, Media Relations, HR and Development team members to ensure that all aspects of the brand voice and program areas are represented across internal and external communications.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear and compelling narratives.
• Proficiency in using social media management tools (e.g., Mailchimp, Hootsuite, Buffer) and analytics platforms to track and measure performance.
• Experience with graphic design, video editing, and/or multimedia content creation tools is a plus (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.)
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Event planning and logistics experience is a plus.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Heluna Health

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, digital media, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in digital marketing, preferably in the nonprofit or public health sector.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand: Frequently
• Walk: Frequently
• Sit: Frequently
• Handling / Fingering: Occasionally
• Reach Outward: Occasionally
• Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally
• Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Occasionally
• Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 20 lbs.
• Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 30 lbs.
• See: Constantly
• Taste/ Smell: Not Applicable
• Not Applicable = Not required for essential functions
• Occasionally = (0 - 2 hrs./day)
• Frequently = (2 - 5 hrs./day)
• Constantly = (5+ hrs./day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)