The Communication Specialist will work closely with the Corporate Communications Director to curate content that is communicated in a timely and effective manner to the intended audience while ensuring alignment with the company's core values and objectives.

PRIMARY DESIGN & CONTENT CREATION FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Select appropriate stock imagery to create graphics that showcase upcoming events.
• Design 8x11 yers, 11x17 posters, large display boards, welcome signs, and other print/digital material for large group distribution and/or events.
• Understand various client branding differences and meet strict deadlines.
• Update website content using WordPress or similar.
• Capture footage (video and photos) at off ite events.
• Organize les on Microsoft SharePoint and sort through best images/footage captured. Must have a keen eye for detail.
• Familiarity with digital software and programming to enhance organizational productivity to include, video conferencing, online team collaboration through shared calendars and task planning productivity apps.
• Adobe software experience preferred: InDesign, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator, and/or Express Canva or similar.
• Must have knowledge of design composition, typography, color-theory, color contrast and essential formatting basics (margins, indents, spacing, headings etc.) ADA design compliance knowledge a plus.
• Design PowerPoint presentations based on provided research/written contentprovided to designer.
• Must conceptualize main points to decipher and create headers, categories, and brief descriptions to improve the user/reader/viewer s experience.
• Write engaging/exciting event descriptions for eblast noti cations to include subject heading, preview text, and body email. Implement marketing strategies.
• Promote educational content based on organizational culture.
• Highlight client successes through monthly communication updates.
• Implement client and supervisor feedback to ensure material meets client and organizational standards. Must be able to implement revisions timely and completely.
• Communicate with all team members on project status and areas that provide a roadblock for successful completion. Professional and frequent communication required to immediate supervisor.
• Proof-read and edit written material for clarity, adjusting sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation when necessary.
• Ability to compile short video clips; video editing preferred.

ADDITIONAL OFFICE ADMINSTRATION FUCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answer incoming participant calls and inquiries as needed.
• Data entry regarding participation rates, preferred activities, marketing campaign open rates and event feedback.
• Office supply ordering.
• Use of off ce equipment: copy/fax machine, paper cutters, internal phone transferring, printer settings, paper sizes and quality etc.
• Capture office meeting minutes note taking.
• Assist with printing requests and gathering of material for events.
• Other duties, as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Knowledge

• Strong graphic design experience and established marketing writing style.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written to all levels of an organization, vendors, and participants.
• Interpersonal skills appropriate for interaction within all levels of an organization and participants.
• Strong work organization, time-management, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with proven ability to provide results in a timely manner and communicate project status.
• Content conceptualization and execution - ability to formulate idea onto paper and execute task in its entirety from concept to completion.
• Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Advanced / Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Off ce Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Pro cient in creative writing, content creation, website management.
• Familiarity with design software Adobe Creative Cloud apps.
• Pro cient in communication platforms for large electronic distributions.
• Results-oriented, team approach; customer focused with strong integrity and ethics.

Formal Education & Job-Related Experience

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, communications, journalism, healthcare / health & wellness, business administration, marketing, or similar discipline or equivalent work experience; and/or design certi ed.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years or more of experience in a professional business client servicing environment in the eld of project/program management, medical, wellness, or other healthcare off ce setting preferred.
• Health bene ts and/or corporate wellness program knowledge preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required

EXTERNAL & INTERNAL PERSONAL CONTACT

• Communications
• Daily: Verbal, written
• Weekly: Participating in meetings
• Occasionally: Consulting with others
• Teamwork & Collaboration: This job is a participant in the department work team with responsibility and accountability for team activities
• Travel: Travel for contracts (5-10%), as needed

Placement: Temporary with the possibility of Contract to Direct

Schedule: Monday to Friday; 20-30 hours a week (business hours are 8:30am to 5pm)

Pay: $22 to $25, commensurate with experience, professional demeanor, contribution

Location: 80904