What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community engagement position at Tri-Com Consulting?
In addition, the person in this position would manage the development, production, coordination, and dissemination of RIDOH’s monthly community newsletter in partnership with the Department’s Center for Public Health Communication.
ResponsibilitiesOrganize, coordinate, and track the Department’s disparate outreach activities.Engage communities to cultivate relationships, build power, and advance shared priorities.
Curate and promote opportunities for RIDOH involvement in external, community facing events.Build and maintain healthy relationships with strategic partners and community-based organizations to advance the goals of the Rhode Island Department of HealthCollaborate with Department programs to ensure alignment of engagement initiatives with organizational goals and objectives.
Attending meetings and events to represent the organization and connect with community members.Coordinate with Department programs and initiatives (e.
g. Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) working group) to organize and manage the purchase of sponsorships and promotional materials for external outreach events.
Collaborate with the various community engagement working groups in the Department to align their work.In partnership with the Department’s Center for Public Health Communication, develop and / or review content of promotional materials related to community events.
Collaborate with programs and Center for Public Health Communication staff to create content (writing / editing) and visual assets (producing videos and photographic content) for dissemination on social media and other channels to showcase RIDOH’s community-based work.
In partnership with the Department’s Center for Public Health Communication, manage the development, production, coordination, and dissemination of the Department’s monthly community newsletter.
This includes working with Department leadership and communications staff to curate and develop content each month, developing a community spotlight featuring a community member working on a public health issue, and attending community events to gather photos and videos for the newsletter.
Contribute to the Department’s social media contents and with program staff and the Social Media Manager on responses to public comments.
Ensure that messages and materials adhere to agency communications policies and standards for branding, graphics, style, Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS), and accessibility.
Develop and execute community outreach strategies to build strong relationships and promote the Department’s initiatives.
Perform other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExcellent writing and editing skillsPossession of strong attention to detailStrong organizational / project management skillsStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across different levels of an organizationComfort and skill in public speakingUnderstanding of concepts of health equityExperience creating visual assets for communications materialsAbility to evaluate the health beliefs, attitudes, and perceptions of specific audiences, including their needs for information about the Department's programs and objectivesStrong verbal communication skillsKnowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of public healthExperience writing and developing communications materials tailored to specific and non-technical audiencesAbility to work independently to manage multiple projects and deadlines, with attention to detailInitiative to launch, complete, and report out on long-term projects and to independently take projects from concept to completionAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, public groups, private and public agencies, and community partners and members from diverse backgroundsProficiency using Microsoft Office products and email management softwareAbility to think creatively and develop innovative strategies for community engagementStrong knowledge of digital marketing and social media platformsEducation and Experience Master’s degree in English, communications, public relations, journalism, public health, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years employment in a responsible position in public health, journalism, media relations, communications / marketing, or a related field.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Other Will include some non-standard work hours on evening or weekends on occasion.Being multi-lingual is not required but would be beneficial.
Tri-Com is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer We strongly encourage the applications of women,minorities, persons with disabilities, and military veterans.
As a condition of employment you will be required to pass a drug screening and other background checks including past employment and confirmation of technical certifications.
Last updated : 2024-10-15