Public Health Communications Director Job at Georgia Department of Public Health
This position is located in Augusta, GA and does not offer relocation assistance. Must be within a reasonable commuting distance. If relocating to the Augusta area, please specify on the application.
The East Central Health District is the lead agency entrusted by the people of the state of Georgia with the ultimate responsibility for the health of communities and the entire population.
The agency is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Public Health Communications Director.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, employee retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, 401K, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance
- Manage paid advertising initiatives and campaigns (traditional and social media) for public health services and programs.
- Develop and implement campaigns for social and community outreach including creating collateral materials (i.e., fliers, banners, postcards, direct mail).
- Provide high level support for county or district-related special projects and functions.
- Provide oversight of District brand management, including approval of any collateral created by district entities (i.e., business cards, fliers, promotional materials).
- Create social media graphics and messaging to support all public health services and programs. Maintain and update all social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
- Write and distribute press releases to promote public health services and special events.
- Work closely with county managers and district leadership to accomplish specific goals and objectives as outlined by program annexes
- As part of a team, develops outline of advertising strategies
- Establishes and maintains positive working relationship with area business community, internal and external agency customers, and other related contacts
- Supervises Communications Specialist
Shared duties with Communications Specialist:
Respond to media inquiries.- Develop talking points for subject matter experts.
- Coordinate media interviews with subject matter experts.
- Maintain and update county and district external web pages and internal web pages (intranet).
- Manage public inquiries and/or complaints regarding public health programs or services.
Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field from an accredited college or university AND two years of communications or related experience OR five years of communications or related experience OR one year of experience required at the lower level Communications Spec 2(GSP041) or position equivalent
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
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