Role OverviewThe Communications Associate helps advance BPHC's goals by supporting all aspects of the Communications Office. This includes working closely with BPHC programs and partners to develop communication campaigns; promote public health messages and programs; and create press releases, prep documents and talking points, graphics, and other materials.
What You Will Do
Create engaging public health-related content, work closely with BPHC program staff to develop proactive and creative communication campaigns, draft a wide range of communications materials, and create dynamic, multilingual materials.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Passionate commitment to health equity and racial/social justice issues, knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, and excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a communications, public health, or public policy related field
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience working in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, content creation and management, social media, or other similar positions
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Experience writing talking points and preparing speakers for events and interviews
- Experience writing, creating, and editing graphics and photos on platforms such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite for public distribution
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and planning skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings, weekends, and holidays and attend events across the city
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
- Health equity and racial/social justice issues
- Multilingual materials
- Public health campaigns and events
- Crisis and emergency response communications
- Multimedia and digital projects
- Website maintenance
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