Job Description
Title: Communication Specialist
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Duration: 7+ Months
Position Overview
The Tennessee Department of Health is currently seeking a contract Communication Specialist for the Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs program. This role will lead content creation and community engagement initiatives and drive impactful communication plans aligned with program goals. The ideal candidate is passionate about children and youth and skilled in dynamic communication.
Key Responsibilities
Content Development
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Duration: 7+ Months
Position Overview
The Tennessee Department of Health is currently seeking a contract Communication Specialist for the Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs program. This role will lead content creation and community engagement initiatives and drive impactful communication plans aligned with program goals. The ideal candidate is passionate about children and youth and skilled in dynamic communication.
Key Responsibilities
Content Development
- Create and implement a communication plan aligned with program goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and community partners to design compelling and culturally competent digital and printed materials.
- Update and maintain program websites.
- Create and report on indicators that measure communications performance.
- Develop and implement monthly newsletters, social media campaigns/public service announcements, etc.
- Create and develop initiatives involving the community, including stories, interviews, videography, and photography.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.
- Contribute to campaign development and community education projects that highlight children and youth with special healthcare needs initiatives statewide.
- Work collaboratively within a supportive, multidisciplinary team and demonstrate flexibility when priorities shift.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field OR the equivalent reflected in a non-collegiate portfolio.
- 2–5 years of experience in public health, nonprofit, or government communications preferred.
- Proficiency in Canva and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel. Graphic design samples required.
- Experience reporting platform metrics.
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, digital accessibility standards in compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508, ensuring that online content is accessible to individuals with visual and other disabilities.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills (please include writing samples or bylined links).
- Knowledge of cultural competency and sensitivity in health communications.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while working remotely.
- Tennessee Residents Only.
- Monday–Friday, Standard Business Hours (8:00 AM–4:30 PM CST) – 37.5 hours per week.
- Hybrid – minimum in-office requirement of 1 day per week and subject to change per TDH Alternative Workforce Solutions Policy. Additional days may be required at supervisor discretion.
- First day required in-person for laptop deployment and orientation.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Nashville, TN |
| Industry | Computer/IT Services |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Website | http://crescensinc.com/ |
About Company
Crescens Inc. is an industry leader in providing IT staffing services and tailored workforce solutions to meet the demanding expectations and distinctive needs of clients across the United States and Canada. We have grown tremendously in the past years and have been applauded by our clients for the quality of workforce and the quick turnaround time. We have evolved from good service to great service and all management plans are geared towards quality.
Our vision is to be the best in Talent Acquisition and strive for excellence consistently by focusing on four performance dimensions; Quality, Efficiency, Cost and Risk. A satisfied client and candidate are the backbone to our continued success. Headquartered in New Jersey, we are a team with unique expertise to deliver exceptional results to our clients by setting benchmarks and establishing best practices.
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