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Texas Department of State Health Services · 2 days ago

Regional Communication Specialist

Arlington, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$4,801.16/mo - $6,000/mo

2+ years exp

The Texas Department of State Health Services is committed to public health and is seeking a Regional Communication Specialist to enhance communication strategies within the agency. The role involves managing regional communication needs, coordinating community engagement, and serving as a liaison with DSHS communications while ensuring compliance with agency standards.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Coordinates and evaluates the preparation and distribution of regional publications, newsletters, fact sheets, and more

Coordinates the illustrative, photographic, or audiovisual content of products utilizing agency-issued equipment

Analyzes content for accessibility and recommends changes to make content accessible and remediates accessibility issues

Ensures all public facing communication materials including but not limited to presentations, fliers, and handouts follow DSHS branding and guidelines, including but not limited to plain language

Obtains art and photographs for presentations and publications

Posts content that has been approved by regional leadership through DSHS communication platforms including but not limited to agency website

Coordinates and monitors updates to regional page on DSHS agency website

Develops, implements, evaluates, and monitors regional communication strategies and provides recommendations for improvement

Develops, implements, evaluated, and monitors regional communication initiatives and activities

Monitors regional communication to ensure compliance with applicable policies and coordinates with program management and regional leadership as needed

Develops, implements, and evaluates regional community engagement and special event processes as appropriate

Coordinates and participates with internal partners on special events

Coordinates with internal and external partners on participation, registration, materials, and topics as it relates to community engagement and special events

Serves as the primary PHR 2/3 liaison with DSHS Communications

Coordinates with internal partners to help achieve PHR 2/3 programmatic visions for all public facing communication materials

Participates in regional assignments/duties/special initiatives

Writes and submits reports, assignments, and special initiatives requested by program management, regional leadership, or Texas Department of State Health Services

Actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for continuity of operations activation during disaster response and recovery

Qualification

Public healthCommunication strategyAdobe Illustrator/InDesignMicrosoft OfficeCommunity engagementStrategic planningTechnical writingActive listeningTime managementTeam collaboration

Required

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public health, journalism, communications, public relations, English or a communications-related field

At least 2 years' experience in communications, web content, social media content or communication strategy execution including internships or leadership of university clubs/organizations

Ability to travel at least 30% for completion of essential job functions

Valid Texas Class C Driver's License or equivalent license from another state

Completion of minimum Incident Command System 100, 200, 700 and 800 courses

Compliance with DSHS Policies and HHS Fleet Operations and Management Procedures and Standards

Preferred

Experience related to public health

Benefits

Insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS)