Communications Specialist

Company Overview:

Health disparities among New Yorkers are large, persistent, and increasing. Public Health Solutions (PHS) exists to change that trajectory and support vulnerable New York City families in achieving optimal health and building pathways to reach their potential.

As the largest public health nonprofit serving New York City, we improve health outcomes and help communities thrive by providing services directly to vulnerable low-income families, supporting community-based organizations through our long-standing public-private partnerships, and bridging the gap between healthcare and community services. We focus on a wide range of public health issues including food and nutrition, health insurance, maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, tobacco control, and HIV/AIDS. To learn more about our work, please visit healthsolutions.org.

Summary of Position:

The Communications Specialist works within the Development and Marketing team at Public Health Solutions (PHS) and will be responsible for advancing PHS' internal and external communications efforts. Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Communications Specialist will be a great writer/content producer, and experienced in social media, graphic design, and event management.

Specifically, the Communications Specialist will:

Communications (30%)

• Author a variety of content to support communications efforts such as: social media (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Blue Sky, and YouTube), print, press releases, blogs, short stories/articles, videos, PowerPoint presentations, biographies, talking points, FAQs and newsletters.
• Fulfill assigned writing assignments for the annual report, award submissions, feature articles, board presentations, and general marketing collateral.
• Assist with in-person and virtual events.
• Lead the design, production and fulfillment of print and web marketing collateral.
• Coordinate the production of video content/photography for the website and social media.
• Collaborate with internal departments to fulfill requests for collateral, copy, content, etc.

Social Media (25%)

• Assist the Communications Manager in developing and implementing a social media strategy designed to position PHS as a thought leader and increase online engagement.
• Manage an editorial and content calendar comprising of text, image and video content.
• Monitor and report on social media metrics, including weekly and monthly reporting.

Administrative Support (15%)

• Manage communications invoicing, vendor payments and contracting.
• Serve as gatekeeper for the Marketing drive and file organization.
• Provide general administrative support to the Development and Marketing team as needed.

Email and Website Management (15%)

• Serve as the primary administrator of PHS website and regularly monitor and report on website analytics.
• Work with the website vendor to troubleshoot problems and respond to program teams' requests and comments for content updates.
• Create emails, digital links, and landing pages to assist Development and Marketing team campaigns.
• Manage PHS' emailing platform by reviewing and ensuring quality of email distribution lists; creating and updating lists as needed.
• Take the lead in analyzing and reporting email metrics.

Events (15%)

• Provide support for external events such as PHS symposium, Annual Fundraising Gala, donor receptions, and elected official/program events, including write-ups, invites, website content, attendee outreach, and logistics as needed.
• Plan and collaborate with other PHS teams and external consultants and vendors for internal events.

Misc. (5%)

• Write, edit and proofread other communications duties as assigned.
• Update project management software to ensure smooth project updates and tracking using the Monday platform.

Qualifications and Requirements:

If you possess most of the qualifications listed here, but not all the qualifications, we still encourage you to apply:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or journalism preferred but not required.
• At least 2 years' experience in marketing or communications or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as outstanding copywriting and proofreading skills.
• Graphic design skills and experience with Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva.
• Familiarity with Monday is a plus (not required.)
• Expertise with email marketing platforms such as Constant Contact or MailChimp.
• Experience with WordPress CMS for website maintenance.
• Firm grasp on various marketing platforms, channels, and best practices, including social, digital, and email marketing.
• In-depth knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics.
• Detail-oriented, proactive and resourceful with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to take direction, prioritize duties, meet deadlines and manage numerous responsibilities simultaneously.
• Salary: $55,000- $65,000.

Benefits:

• Hybrid Work Schedule.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
• 403(b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
• College Savings Plan.
• Ongoing trainings and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.

At PHS, we place immense value on diversity within our teams, understanding that varied backgrounds and experiences significantly enhance our community and propel us toward our goals. If you find you don't have experience in all the areas listed above, we still encourage you to apply and share your background and experiences in your application. We are eager to discover how your unique perspective can bring positive transformations to our team and help advance our mission of creating healthier, more equitable communities.

We look forward to learning more about you!

PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans.