Job Description:
Experience · Significant experience in developing communications plans, particularly in the social services sector. · Working experience with ACF, HHS, or other Federal health agencies is highly desirable. · Proven expertise in working with youth-related programs and understanding of homelessness issues.
Roles and Responsibilities · Develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies and plans. · Cultivate external relationships to increase the visibility of the Division of Runaway and Homeless Youth. · Regularly update key messages/talking points and ensure consistent availability of approved communication tools. · Create and manage press releases, reports, briefing materials, blog articles, and social media content. · Lead the development of physical and digital media packets, including fact sheets and statistical information. · Manage social media platforms, monitor, measure, and report social media activities and trends. · Engage with external partners through comments and sharing of resources. · Design and develop digital and print graphics and marketing materials.
Provide responses to public inquiries and submit monthly reports on communications and results. · Facilitate staff participation in governance meetings and working sessions. · Identify the need for operations teams resulting from changes or updates. · Coordinate tasks across the entire scope of work and identify dependencies and risks. · Provide corrective action plans if performance deviates and ensure effective resolution. · Participate in program management meetings and prepare necessary documentation.
Education · Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour
Schedule:
Work Location: Remote