AccessHealth is a private, not-for-profit community health center established in the community in 1975. We became a Federally Qualified Health Center in 2002 and we provide quality health care for the entire family. Our dedicated group of healthcare providers work together to ensure that every patient receives high quality, comprehensive and affordable healthcare.
AccessHealth does not turn away anyone in need. Our medical clinics serve approximately 20,000 individuals a year and welcome anyone in need of healthcare services. Individuals with family incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level are eligible for sliding scale fees. Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP and most private insurances are accepted. Individuals who have no insurance and are eligible for discounted services may be placed in a discounted fee group, based on their family size and household income.
If you’re a cut above the rest looking to make an impact in the community and your superpowers align with our mission, join AccessHealth and become our next healthcare hero! We are currently seeking to hire a talented Communications & Media Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing effective communication strategies, managing media relations, developing engaging original content for social media, enhancing the organization’s presence across various platforms, and composing two monthly newsletters (one internal, and one external). In addition, you will play a critical part in promoting AccessHealth’s mission, programs, and services to the community and beyond.
The selected candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package that includes: Generous Paid Time Off; (12) Company Recognized Paid Holidays (i.e., Mental Health Days and Cultural Day); Dental Insurance; Health Insurance; Vision Insurance; Voluntary benefits (i.e., Short- and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, etc.); 403b Retirement Savings Plan; Trauma Informed Care Program; and Employee Assistance Program
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and produce engaging content for various communication channels, including press releases, newsletters, social media posts, website updates, and marketing materials
- Build and maintain relationships with media contacts. Coordinate and manage media inquiries, press conferences, and media events to ensure accurate and positive coverage of AccessHealth
- Oversee AccessHealth’s social media accounts, creating and curating content that aligns with the organization’s mission and goals (monitor social media engagement and respond to comments and messages promptly)
- Assist in creating and distributing internal communications to keep staff informed about organizational updates, events, and other important information
- Ensure all communications and marketing materials are consistent with AccessHealth’s brand guidelines and messaging
- Assist in planning and promoting AccessHealth events and outreach activities
- Collaborate with the Outreach & Event Coordinator to maximize event visibility and engagement
- Track and analyze the effectiveness of communication efforts, providing regular reports on metrics and suggesting improvements based on data insights
- Work closely with other departments, including marketing, outreach, and clinical teams, to support integrated communication efforts and campaigns
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program (i.e., Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field)
- 2+ years of work experience
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Strong understanding of social media platforms and best practices
- Experience in understanding social media metrics and analytics to increase company ROI
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with content management systems and graphic design tools (Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop,) and/or professional understanding and use of Canva)
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as required for events and media engagements
- Proven track record of social media growth is preferred
- Portfolio of work is preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred
- Google Analytics Certification is preferred
- Experience working in healthcare is preferred