Communications Coordinator I

$82,711 - $82,711/Yr

Health Research - Menands, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Menands, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Communications Coordinator I to work within the Division of Public Health Infrastructure to increase the Office of Public Health's visibility by recommending website content, diverse public health campaigns and messaging that fosters health equity and inclusive content, sharing public health campaign materials with community partners, and providing statewide support during Public Health Week. The position will also work collaboratively across the Office of Public Health and the Division of Public Health Infrastructure, coordinating projects that sustain strategic priority goals, by facilitating internal communications for the Office of Public Health e.g., newsletter, intranet, and webinars.

Responsibilities

• Recommend website content and diverse public health campaigns.
• Foster health equity and inclusive content in messaging.
• Share public health campaign materials with community partners.
• Provide statewide support during Public Health Week.
• Coordinate projects that sustain strategic priority goals.
• Facilitate internal communications including newsletters, intranet, and webinars.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of relevant communications or training experience; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and five years of such experience; OR seven years of such experience.
• A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience leading communication strategies for an organization or department.
• Experience evaluating and contributing to promotional efforts.
• Experience in copy editing and authoring public health content.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and evaluate targeted health-related educational material, publications, and media campaigns.
• At least two years of experience coordinating meetings on webinar platforms, i.e., Webex, Zoom, Teams.
• Demonstrated experience of incorporating health equity strategies into projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community engagement and/or outreach strategies.
• Demonstrated awareness and understanding of public health issues, health literacy and health equity.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from.
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit.
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave.
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities.
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
• HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally.