community engagement specialist

PLAYBOOK

<div>
 
 
 Company Description
 
 
 
 Playbook is a global, membership-based network empowering women to connect, learn, and invest. Through masterclasses, mentorship, networking events, and investment opportunities like Women Spark, Playbook fosters leadership development, financial growth, and collaboration. With members across 100+ countries, Playbook builds pathways that remove barriers for women by connecting them to knowledge, capital, and opportunities. It is a movement committed to redefining leadership, amplifying women&rsquo;s voices, and driving collective growth.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 The Marketing Specialist supports PLAYBOOK's marketing and community strategy by executing high-quality content, coordinating webinars and events, and ensuring consistent engagement across digital platforms. This role blends creativity with operational precision &mdash; translating strategy into compelling content and seamless program delivery across social media, community platforms, and live activations.
 
 
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 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Social Media &amp; Content Creation
 
 
 
 - Execute the monthly content calendar across Instagram, LinkedIn, and email
 
 
 - Draft captions, short-form copy, scripts, and carousel outlines
 
 
 - Coordinate with design to produce visually aligned content
 
 
 - Schedule and publish posts across platforms
 
 
 - Repurpose webinars and events into clips, quotes, and educational content
 
 
 - Monitor engagement performance and submit weekly summaries
 
 
 &nbsp;
 
 
 
 Webinar &amp; Program Coordination
 
 
 
 - Manage end-to-end webinar logistics (Zoom setup, reminders, speaker coordination)
 
 
 - Prepare run-of-show documents and briefing notes
 
 
 - Coordinate presentation decks and speaker materials
 
 
 - Track registrations, attendance, and engagement metrics
 
 
 - Repurpose webinar content into social and community assets
 
 
 - Support follow-up communication post-event
 
 
 &nbsp;
 
 
 
 Community Engagement Support
 
 
 
 - Collaborate with Community Lead to align content with engagement campaigns
 
 
 - Support WhatsApp and in-app activations through prompts and discussion topics
 
 
 - Collect testimonials and user-generated content
 
 
 - Assist in member challenges and interactive initiatives
 
 
 - Gather qualitative feedback from community interactions
 
 
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 Event &amp; Activation Support
 
 
 
 - Support planning and execution of in-person meetups and activations
 
 
 - Coordinate event logistics, vendors, and materials
 
 
 - Assist with event marketing rollouts
 
 
 - Ensure on-brand experience across all touchpoints
 
 
 - Prepare post-event recap content and summaries
 
 
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 Project &amp; Campaign Coordination
 
 
 
 - Track campaign timelines and deliverables
 
 
 - Follow up with speakers, partners, and collaborators
 
 
 - Maintain content and event trackers
 
 
 - Support cross-functional coordination between marketing, community, and growth teams
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
 - 2&ndash;4+ years in content creation, marketing coordination, or event support
 
 
 - Strong writing skills in English (Arabic is a plus)
 
 
 - Experience with social media platforms and scheduling tools
 
 
 - Excellent organization and time management skills
 
 
 - Confident communicator when liaising with speakers and partners
 
 
 - Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously
 
 
 - Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
 
 
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 Why This Role Matters
 
 
 This position ensures that PLAYBOOK's voice is consistent, its programs run seamlessly, and its community stays engaged. The Marketing Specialist plays a key role in translating strategy into visible impact.
 
 
 
 
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Marketing Specialist

Center for Justice Innovation

<div>
 
 THE ORGANIZATION
 
 
 
 The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we&rsquo;ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;
 </li>
 <li>
 Conducting original research to evaluate what works&mdash;and what doesn&rsquo;t; and
 </li>
 <li>
 Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide.
 
 
 Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org.
 
 
 
 THE OPPORTUNITY
 
 
 
 Launched in 1993, the award-winning Midtown Community Justice Center is one of the country&rsquo;s first problem-solving courts. It provides alternatives to fines and jail as a response to low-level crime. Seeking to reduce crime and incarceration, and increase public trust in justice, the Midtown Community Justice Center works with neighborhood stakeholders to improve Midtown Manhattan, and to serve the vibrant Midtown community, specifically those in need of services. The Justice Center&rsquo;s court responds creatively to low-level offending, seeking sentences that are restorative to the defendant and community. In addition, the Justice Center works upstream and outside the courtroom through diversion initiatives, street outreach, and community engagement.
 
 
 The Midtown Community Justice Center is seeking a Temporary Youth Engagement Specialist to lead the Justice Center&rsquo;s work with young people from Amsterdam Houses and the surrounding community. Reporting to the Community Partnerships Coordinator, the Youth Engagement Specialist will play a key role in both developing and overseeing youth programming at Amsterdam Houses and supporting the Justice Center&rsquo;s broader community engagement initiatives across the borough of Manhattan. By working with community stakeholders, local leaders, community-based organizations, and the young people themselves, the Youth Engagement Specialist will seek to understand quality of life and public safety challenges for the community then co-lead the Justice Center&rsquo;s programming built in response to those findings. This role will, among other things, provide tangible support and coaching to the program members, and will support residents, community partners and local city agency representatives through the process of identifying and solving issues that create vulnerabilities in community safety and well-being. The Youth Engagement Specialist will also be principally tasked with supporting the Justice Center&rsquo;s Youth Advisory Board. The Youth Advisory Board is comprised of a group of young people dedicated to providing feedback and helping inform the Center&rsquo;s programming to remain responsive to community trends.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Recruit and retain a diverse team of residents from across Amsterdam Houses and the local community to facilitate the implementation of resident-led community-building projects;
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the use of data to inform resident-led strategies that promote community safety;
 </li>
 <li>
 Facilitate resident and stakeholder planning meetings that support engagement, problem identification, problem-solving, practice and action steps, and memorialize plans in a centralized, digital platform;
 </li>
 <li>
 Promote positive cultural norms around behavioral change to maintain community-led public safety;
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the development of a comprehensive engagement plan, with a clear strategy, benchmarks, and outcomes, to create partnerships and gain a solid understanding of key community priorities;
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist with planning, hosting and attending in-person and virtual community meetings and events, including; community based workshops, resource fairs, family days, precinct council meetings, community board meetings, and Tenant Association meetings;
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead the exploration of new community partnerships across a variety of fields, including but not limited to criminal justice, economic development, recreation, arts, and social services;
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with Justice Center staff to build out volunteer opportunities for local community members, residents, professionals, and stakeholders;
 </li>
 <li>
 Liaise across Center for Justice Innovation projects to coordinate collaborative community engagement initiatives as appropriate;
 </li>
 <li>
 Facilitate groups and workshops as necessary;
 </li>
 <li>
 Champion ongoing community outreach and communications to raise awareness of residents&rsquo; priorities and place-keeping projects;
 </li>
 <li>
 Plan, coordinate, and execute place-keeping activities, community events/meetings, and direct-action activities to address and advocate for community needs and concerns;
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with other staff and team members to implement systems that support effective project planning and data collection;
 </li>
 <li>
 Support in the collection, input, and processing of all necessary documents for resident and volunteer stipends by completing and maintaining stipend agreements, stipend logs, and tracking attendance;
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in staff meetings, team-building exercises, trainings, and site visits;
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in evening and weekend community meetings, events, and programming, as needed; and
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform other relevant duties, including coverage and support, as needed to support the Midtown Community Justice Center and Center for Justice Innovation
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications:
 
 Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 3-4 years&rsquo; experience in a related area, preferably community engagement/organizing and/or community development. The candidate should be passionate, skilled, and experienced in working with communities to promote health and safety. Additional qualifications include:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience with young adult social services or youth development programming required;
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrates success leading logistics, identifying and achieving project goals, quickly, effectively, and successfully in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment;
 </li>
 <li>
 Flexible schedule with the ability to work afternoons and evenings, some weekends required;
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment, create collaborative relationships with colleagues, and work/communicate well with multiple department leaders;
 </li>
 <li>
 Superb facilitation skills to identify community issues, needs, feedback, and preferences in a timely manner;
 </li>
 <li>
 Superior project and time management skills, highly organized, detail-oriented and meticulous about quality, accuracy, and timeliness;
 </li>
 <li>
 A dynamic personality with a strong desire to lead and public speaking skills;
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with governmental and community agencies, non-profit organizations, and community groups;
 </li>
 <li>
 A strong connection, familiarity, and in-depth knowledge and familiarity of Amsterdam Houses;
 </li>
 <li>
 Sound ability to work with diverse communities in an empathetic, comfortable and non-judgmental manner;
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with harm reduction, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive practice required;
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of community-based resources throughout New York City; and
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience and commitment to creating, promoting, and maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and anti-racist work environment
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Position Type:
 
 Full-time temporary for one year working Monday - Friday from 9:00AM - 5:00PM, with some evening and weekend shifts as needed.
 
 
 
 Position Location:
 
 Midtown Manhattan.
 
 
 
 Compensation:
 
 The compensation range for this position is $28.57 - $32.91 per hour, annually equivalent to $52,000 - $59,900 based on a 35-hour work week and is commensurate with experience.
 
 
 
 Benefits:
 
 The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network after 90 days of employment. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans. We also offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.
 
 
 The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.
 
 
 At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
 
 
 Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered.
 
 
 In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire. Please refer to the job posting for relevant contact information. If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
 
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Specialist, Youth Engagement

<div>THE ORGANIZATION
The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. Since 1996, we&rsquo;ve worked alongside communities, courts, and those most directly affected by the justice system to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods. With a team of over 900 staff and an annual budget of $130 million, the Center carries out its mission through three core strategies:<ul><li>
Operating Programs that pilot new ideas and address local challenges;</li><li>
Conducting original research to evaluate what works&mdash;and what doesn&rsquo;t; and</li><li>
Providing expert assistance and policy guidance to reformers across the country and beyond.</li></ul>
Backed by decades of on-the-ground experience and nationally recognized expertise, we bring innovative, practical, and lasting solutions to justice systems nationwide. 
Learn more about our work at www.innovatingjustice.org.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Launched in 1993, the award-winning Midtown Community Justice Center is one of the country&rsquo;s first problem-solving courts. It provides alternatives to fines and jail as a response to low-level crime. Seeking to reduce crime and incarceration, and increase public trust in justice, the Midtown Community Justice Center works with neighborhood stakeholders to improve Midtown Manhattan, and to serve the vibrant Midtown community, specifically those in need of services. The Justice Center&rsquo;s court responds creatively to low-level offending, seeking sentences that are restorative to the defendant and community. In addition, the Justice Center works upstream and outside the courtroom through diversion initiatives, street outreach, and community engagement.
The Midtown Community Justice Center is seeking a Temporary Youth Engagement Specialist to lead the Justice Center&rsquo;s work with young people from Amsterdam Houses and the surrounding community. Reporting to the Community Partnerships Coordinator, the Youth Engagement Specialist will play a key role in both developing and overseeing youth programming at Amsterdam Houses and supporting the Justice Center&rsquo;s broader community engagement initiatives across the borough of Manhattan. By working with community stakeholders, local leaders, community-based organizations, and the young people themselves, the Youth Engagement Specialist will seek to understand quality of life and public safety challenges for the community then co-lead the Justice Center&rsquo;s programming built in response to those findings. This role will, among other things, provide tangible support and coaching to the program members, and will support residents, community partners and local city agency representatives through the process of identifying and solving issues that create vulnerabilities in community safety and well-being. The Youth Engagement Specialist will also be principally tasked with supporting the Justice Center&rsquo;s Youth Advisory Board. The Youth Advisory Board is comprised of a group of young people dedicated to providing feedback and helping inform the Center&rsquo;s programming to remain responsive to community trends.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:<ul><li>
Recruit and retain a diverse team of residents from across Amsterdam Houses and the local community to facilitate the implementation of resident-led community-building projects;</li><li>
Support the use of data to inform resident-led strategies that promote community safety;</li><li>
Facilitate resident and stakeholder planning meetings that support engagement, problem identification, problem-solving, practice and action steps, and memorialize plans in a centralized, digital platform;</li><li>
Promote positive cultural norms around behavioral change to maintain community-led public safety;</li><li>
Support the development of a comprehensive engagement plan, with a clear strategy, benchmarks, and outcomes, to create partnerships and gain a solid understanding of key community priorities;</li><li>
Assist with planning, hosting and attending in-person and virtual community meetings and events, including; community based workshops, resource fairs, family days, precinct council meetings, community board meetings, and Tenant Association meetings;</li><li>
Lead the exploration of new community partnerships across a variety of fields, including but not limited to criminal justice, economic development, recreation, arts, and social services;</li><li>
Work with Justice Center staff to build out volunteer opportunities for local community members, residents, professionals, and stakeholders;</li><li>
Liaise across Center for Justice Innovation projects to coordinate collaborative community engagement initiatives as appropriate;</li><li>
Facilitate groups and workshops as necessary;</li><li>
Champion ongoing community outreach and communications to raise awareness of residents&rsquo; priorities and place-keeping projects;</li><li>
Plan, coordinate, and execute place-keeping activities, community events/meetings, and direct-action activities to address and advocate for community needs and concerns;</li><li>
Collaborate with other staff and team members to implement systems that support effective project planning and data collection;</li><li>
Support in the collection, input, and processing of all necessary documents for resident and volunteer stipends by completing and maintaining stipend agreements, stipend logs, and tracking attendance;</li><li>
Participate in staff meetings, team-building exercises, trainings, and site visits;</li><li>
Participate in evening and weekend community meetings, events, and programming, as needed; and</li><li>
Perform other relevant duties, including coverage and support, as needed to support the Midtown Community Justice Center and Center for Justice Innovation.</li></ul>
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 3-4 years&rsquo; experience in a related area, preferably community engagement/organizing and/or community development. The candidate should be passionate, skilled, and experienced in working with communities to promote health and safety. Additional qualifications include:<ul><li>
Experience with young adult social services or youth development programming required;</li><li>
Demonstrates success leading logistics, identifying and achieving project goals, quickly, effectively, and successfully in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment;</li><li>
Flexible schedule with the ability to work afternoons and evenings, some weekends required;</li><li>
Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment, create collaborative relationships with colleagues, and work/communicate well with multiple department leaders;</li><li>
Superb facilitation skills to identify community issues, needs, feedback, and preferences in a timely manner;</li><li>
Superior project and time management skills, highly organized, detail-oriented and meticulous about quality, accuracy, and timeliness;</li><li>
A dynamic personality with a strong desire to lead and public speaking skills;</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with governmental and community agencies, non-profit organizations, and community groups;</li><li>
A strong connection, familiarity, and in-depth knowledge and familiarity of Amsterdam Houses;</li><li>
Sound ability to work with diverse communities in an empathetic, comfortable and non-judgmental manner;</li><li>
Experience with harm reduction, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive practice required;</li><li>
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;</li><li>
Knowledge of community-based resources throughout New York City; and</li><li>
Experience and commitment to creating, promoting, and maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and anti-racist work environment.</li></ul>
Position Type: Full-time temporary for one year working Monday - Friday from 9:00AM - 5:00PM, with some evening and weekend shifts as needed.
Position Location: Midtown Manhattan.
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $28.57 - $32.91 per hour, annually equivalent to $52,000 - $59,900 based on a 35-hour work week and is commensurate with experience.
Benefits: The Center for Justice Innovation offers an excellent benefits package including comprehensive healthcare with a national network after 90 days of employment. We prioritize mental health care for our staff and offer services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans. We also offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%.
The Center for Justice Innovation is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included.
At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of when discovered.
In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire. Please refer to the job posting for relevant contact information. If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries via phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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eBusiness Solutions Inc.

<div>One of our clients in government domain is seeking a contract Communication Specialist for the Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs program. This role will lead to 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.
Communication Specialist
Hybrid
710 James Robertson Parkway 6th Floor Andrew Johnson Tower Nashville, TN 37243
2 Months Contract
Key Responsibilities:
Content Development:
<ul>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.
</ul>Community Engagement:
<ul>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.
</ul>Qualifications:
<ul>Bachelor&rsquo;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.
</ul>Skills Required:
<ul>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.
</ul>Additional Details:
<ul>Tennessee Residents Only Monday-Friday, Standard Business Hours (8:00AM-4:30PM CST) - 37.5 hours per week Hybrid with some in-office meetings required quarterly or more often, at supervisor&rsquo;s discretion. Travel to Nashville-based central office is non-reimbursable. Position is renewable annually on 6/30 per state fiscal calendar.</ul></div>

Communication Specialist

Prospect Infosys Inc

<div>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: 
<ul><li>Create and implement a communication plan aligned with program goals and objectives.</li>
<li>Collaborate with subject matter experts and community partners to design compelling and culturally competent digital and printed materials.</li>
<li>Update and maintain program websites.</li>
<li>Create and report on indicators that measure communications performance.
</li><li>Develop and implement monthly newsletters, social media campaigns/public service announcements, etc.</li>
</ul>Community Engagement:
<ul><li>Create and develop initiatives involving the community, including stories, interviews, videography, and photography.</li>
<li>Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.</li>
<li>Contribute to campaign development and community education projects that highlight children and youth with special healthcare needs initiatives statewide.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively within a supportive, multidisciplinary team and demonstrate flexibility when priorities shift.</li>
</ul>Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field OR the equivalent reflected in a non-collegiate portfolio.</li>
<li>2-5 years of experience in public health, nonprofit, or government communications preferred.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Canva and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel. Graphic design samples required.</li>
<li>Experience reporting platform metrics.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills (please include writing samples or bylined links).</li>
<li>Knowledge of cultural competency and sensitivity in health communications.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while working remotely.</li> 
</ul> 
 
Additional Details: 
 
&bull; Tennessee Residents Only 
&bull; Monday-Friday, Standard Business Hours (8:00AM-4:30PM CST) - 37.5 hours per week 
&bull; Hybrid with some in-office meetings required quarterly or more often, at supervisor discretion. Travel to Nashville-based central office is non-reimbursable. 

 
Position is renewable annually on 6/30 per state fiscal calendar.</div>

communication specialist

LifeGift

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">R1375H - Family Engagement Specialist I</h2><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Houston</h4><div>

Would You Like a Life-Changing Career with LifeGift
Where You Can Grow as a Family Engagement Specialist I?
Kick-start the career of a lifetime where you can be a part of our mission of hope, working with an incredible team saving lives while modeling our values of Passion, Compassion, and Professionalism to the LifeGift community. 

LifeGift is currently looking for a Family Engagement Specialist I in Houston who serves as a critical link between LifeGift and the families whose loved ones are considering or have opted for organ donation. This role encompasses providing emotional support, education about the donation process, and facilitating meaningful conversations between families and healthcare personnel. The Family Engagement Specialist will work collaboratively with medical professionals, social workers, and bereavement coordinators to ensure families receive comprehensive and compassionate care during emotionally challenging times. 

Do you possess the attributes to be a successful Family Engagement Specialist I and perform the following essential functions?
<ul><li>Provide compassionate support to families during the organ donation process, addressing their questions and concerns with empathy and understanding.</li>
<li>Educate families on the process of organ donation, including the medical, ethical, and emotional aspects, to help them make informed decisions.</li>
<li>Act as a liaison between families and medical providers, ensuring effective communication and clarity regarding the donation process.</li>
<li>Offer immediate support and resources to families in crisis, assisting them in navigating complex emotions and providing grief counseling as necessary.</li>
<li>Collaborate with the Family Engagement Manager to develop and refine educational materials, resources, and training programs to enhance family engagement strategies.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records and documentation of family interactions, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with all regulatory standards.</li>
<li>Participate in community outreach initiatives to promote organ donation awareness and educate the public about LifeGift&rsquo;s mission and the importance of donor families.</li>
<li>Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to advocate for families&rsquo; needs and ensure their voices are heard in policy and operational discussions.</li></ul> 

Do you have the education and experience to be a Family Engagement Specialist I?
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Public Health, Human Services, Communications, Counseling, Education, or a related field; Master&rsquo;s degree preferred.</li>
<li>Minimum of 2-3 years&rsquo; experience in family support, grief counseling, or a related field, preferably in healthcare or organ donation settings.
</li><li>Backgrounds that demonstrate advanced interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and the ability to guide individuals through complex, emotionally charged decisions</li>
<li>Knowledge of the organ donation process and relevant regulatory frameworks is highly desirable.</li>
<li>Ability to navigate sensitive and complex situations with professionalism and poise.</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with data management systems.</li>
<li>Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.</li>
<li>This is NOT a remote position.</li></ul> 

This role requires frequent travel and ability to commute to different hospital partners within our service area.
As a condition of employment, you must be able to attain Hospital Badge and EMR Access from all of the LifeGift Hospital Partners, as well as the availability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays. 

The Heart of Our Culture
Established in 1987, LifeGift offers hope to the thousands of people in Texas and beyond who need lifesaving organ and tissue transplants. Our organization is diverse by nature, and inclusive by choice. LifeGift strives to reflect the communities where we live and work, and our multi-cultural and diverse team contributes an abundance of talent, abilities, and innovation that have continued to elevate our success.
Rewards and Benefits for Your Career and Well-Being
LifeGift values its team members and offers a variety of highly competitive benefits. Full-time team members have the opportunity to enroll in the following insurance plans: medical, dental, and vision, as well as life insurance, LTD and STD, and FSAs and HSAs that are pre-tax and to which LifeGift contributes. LifeGift also offers an exceptional retirement package that includes 403(b) and 401(a) retirement plans with the opportunity for a generous match. Additionally, LifeGift offers a tuition reimbursement program to encourage team members to expand their knowledge and further their education. LifeGift recognizes the importance of a work-life balance and encourages team members to take advantage of a generous vacation and sick leave plan.
LifeGift is an equal opportunity employer! 

If you are qualified and want to be considered for a career that is life-changing, has purpose, and where you can be a part of an organization that cares about its employees, we encourage you to apply by completing the application at www.lifegift.org/careers/ 

LifeGift is a drug-free workplace.</div></div>

Family Engagement Specialist I

Software Technology, Inc.

Communications Specialist
 Nashville, TN/Hybrid
 12+ Months
 
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.
 
Community Engagement: 
•
 
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.
 
Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field OR the equivalent reflected in a non-collegiate portfolio.</li>
<li>2–5 years of experience in public health, nonprofit, or government communications preferred.</li>
</ul>
•
 
Proficiency in Canva and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel. Graphic design samples required.
 <ul>
<li>Experience reporting platform metrics.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills (please include writing samples or bylined links).</li>
<li>Knowledge of cultural competency and sensitivity in health communications.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while working remotely.</li>
</ul>
Additional Details: 
<ul>
<li>Tennessee Residents Only</li>
<li>Monday–Friday, Standard Business Hours (8:00AM-4:30PM CST) - 37.5 hours per week</li>
<li>Hybrid with some in-office meetings required quarterly or more often, at supervisor discretion. Travel to Nashville-based central office is non-reimbursable.</li>
</ul>
Position is renewable annually on 6/30 per state fiscal calendar.

Communications Specialist - Nashville, TN/Hybrid

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