About the position
We are seeking a highly motivated experienced Public Health Digital Communications Specialist with specialized expertise in suicide prevention, problem gaming, and gambling awareness to support a specific brand campaign. This role uniquely combines public health education credentials (MPH + CHES) with advanced content creation and social media management skills. Serve as both subject matter expert and creative communications professional creating evidence-based content for behavioral health initiatives.
Responsibilities
• Serve as subject matter expert on suicide prevention, problem gaming, and gambling awareness, ensuring all content is evidence-based and aligns with best practices
• Create and publish minimum 3 social media posts per week across Facebook and Instagram platforms, along with a monthly newsletter distributed to stakeholders
• Produce high-quality multimedia content including videos, PSAs, infographics, and print materials for digital and physical distribution
• Develop and maintain an annual content calendar with monthly themed focus areas, submitting all content at least one month in advance for organizational review and approval
• Build and maintain brand consistency through development of style guidelines and management of a comprehensive digital asset library
• Plan, coordinate, and execute suicide prevention and mental health awareness campaigns using the Strategic Prevention Framework, including promotion of webinars, conferences, and community educational events
• Manage day-to-day social media operations including content scheduling, community engagement, audience growth strategies, and collaboration with Regional Administrator and Media Consultants
• Track, analyze, and optimize campaign performance using data analytics tools to monitor KPIs such as reach, engagement, conversions, and website analytics
• Provide crisis communication and risk management guidance to organizational leadership and collaborate with community partners on joint awareness initiatives
• Attend regular leadership check-ins and prepare comprehensive reports including monthly performance summaries (social metrics, newsletter engagement, analytics) and end-of-year report, plus DBHDS Office-Prevention reports as required
Requirements
• Minimum education: Master's in Public Health (MPH); Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
• Minimum experience: five (5) consecutive years creating digital/print content for public health, non-profit, or human services organizations
• Must be able to demonstrate that content develop has large reach to desired audience
Benefits
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans
• Paid Holiday and Personal Time Off
• 401K plan
• Short-term disability, Long-term, and Life Insurance
• Education and Training Assistance Program
• Incentive Plans and Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Programs