Title:  Communications Coordinator I

Overview

The Division of Family and Child Health at the Department of Health has an exciting opportunity for an emerging professional interested in public health communication. We are looking for a well-organized person skilled at communicating clearly who wants to help provide the tools that make Vermont families thrive.

 

The Division of Family and Child Health has over a dozen programs covering topics including injury and violence prevention, youth and adult suicide, road user safety, and safe sleep, perinatal and early childhood programs like home visiting and WIC, sexual and reproductive health, children with special health needs, and more. This position will support the division's communication work in a variety of ways, including managing educational materials, graphic design, coordinating social media and website updates and analytics, and supporting public health emergency response. 

 

This position will work under the general supervision of the Family and Child Health Information Director. 

 

The State of Vermont requires employees to work in the Waterbury office three days per week, with two days of teleworking available.

 

Examples of work include:

• Assist in the management of public outreach, social media, and digital campaigns with the goal of affecting behavior change and improving health outcomes.
• Assist in creating, producing, translating, and managing the distribution of public information materials.
• Write and update content on the Health Department website. 
• Collaborate with program staff to distill complex and often highly technical information into information that people in Vermont can use to stay healthy and safe.
• Serve in a variety of communication capacities during public health events and emergencies.
• Support and assist in the development of specific grant-related or required activities as assigned.

Who May Apply

This position, Communications Coordinator I (Job Requisition #54709), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
 
Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition. 
 

• Communications Coordinator I: 54709
• Communications Coordinator II: 54749
   

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Shari Levine at shari.levine@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

 

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:  Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.  In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed in both office and field settings. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required. Stress may be encountered from tight deadlines, conflicting opinions, and as the result of public information and communication decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma AND three (3) years of relevant experience in public health communications, marketing, advertising, public relations, or a closely related field. 

OR

Associate’s degree in public health, journalism, communications, marketing, advertisement, public relations, education or other closely related field AND two (2) years or more of experience at a professional level in the private or public sector in marketing, advertisement, communications, or public relations.

OR

Bachelor's degree in public health, journalism, communications, marketing, advertisement, public relations, education or other closely related field AND one (1) year or more of experience at a professional level in the private or public sector in marketing, advertisement, communications, or public relations.

OR

Master's degree in public health, journalism, communication, marketing, advertisement, public relations, education or other closely related field.

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.