HEALTH COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST – SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the sole entity authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has launched approximately 1,000 programs and has served as a strategic partner to CDC during public health emergencies. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with the nation’s lead agency charged with protecting the public's health.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The CDC Foundation seeks candidates for a full time Health Communication Specialist to support the CDC.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with the nation’s lead agency charged with protecting the public's health. The CDC Foundation offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits package.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate health communication strategies that follow science-based messages and meet public health mission and goals.
• Build and execute social media content strategy, create editorial calendars, and publish and share daily content that builds public health awareness among the general public.
• Translate technical information into user friendly web content appropriate for the general public, and work with program staff to incorporate plain language and web design principles.
• Prepares content and coordinates production and dissemination of a variety of digital and print formats including web pages, social media posts, videos, print, etc.
• Proactively coordinates with programmatic staff across the health department to provide support based on PRDOH priorities.
• Reviews and coordinate clearance of messages and health promotion materials with program subject matter experts, and communications leadership.
• Ensures that documents conform to agency’s branding and style.
• Work independently to identify and propose solutions to respond to program needs and meet deadlines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with partners and stakeholders to identify message amplification opportunities.
• Attend internal and external meetings as requested.
 • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field
• 3-5 years professional, related experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Fluent in both Spanish and English
• Experience managing social media accounts
• Knowledge and experience in web content management, design, usability assessment and evaluation skills.
• Audiovisual skills and experience suitable for addressing social media and web content needs
• Proficient use of different computer programs (Microsoft Office).
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated success as a team player.
• Ability to interact with individuals from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills and highly capable of tracking, summarizing, and reporting project activities.
 • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to efficiently lead and organize multiple priorities

Ideally local candidates