Associate director of communications and marketing
Location
Augusta, ME | United States
Job description
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Public Service Manager II
Opening Date: February 15, 2024
Closing Date: February 29, 2024
Job Class Code: MA32
Grade: 47-32 (Confidential)
Salary: $75,628.80 - $102,752.00 / yr.
Position Number: 02031-2341
Location: This is a full-time position located in Augusta. This opportunity allows partial tele-work with management approval.
The Associate Director of Communications and Marketing for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention will develop and execute strategic communications to support public understanding of Maine CDC programs and public health efforts. This position is responsible for directing and coordinating Maine CDC staff in developing internal and external communication plans, strategies, and products. This position coordinates with the DHHS Communications Director and DHHS Press Secretary on high-profile communications and serves as the liaison to a broad range of stakeholders, committees, workgroups, and organizations. This position reports to the Director of the Maine CDC.
Core Responsibilities:
The core responsibilities of the Associate Director of Communications and Marketing are:
- Providing writing and editing guidance to the Maine CDC Director and program staff
- Managing public health awareness and prevention marketing campaigns and contracts
- Drafting and disseminating talking points, fact sheets, and other communications related to current public health concerns, events, and trends
- Coordinating closely with the DHHS Press Secretary, Maine CDC Director, and State Epidemiologist to review, edit, finalize, and approve health advisories related to emerging public health concerns and notifications
- Drafting, disseminating, and organizing internal communications
- Coordinating and leading internal agency educational trainings and occasional speaker series
- Performing research to inform policy and communications decisions by Maine CDC leadership
- Reviewing staff presentations for intra-agency/department meetings and meetings with stakeholders and partners
- Working in close coordination with the DHHS communications team to redevelop the Maine CDC website and establish web maintenance protocols; oversee regular website maintenance
- Managing Maine CDC branding in coordination with the Maine DHHS communications team
- With Maine CDC leadership, reviewing and approving legislative reports
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, writing, marketing or related field, and eight (8) years' experience in these fields or a related field. In addition, the successful candidate will have at least two (2) years of supervisory experience in above fields.
Preferred candidates will also have:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge and experience in public health or related field
- Ability to manage risk and crisis communications
- Ability to understand and translate public health data and information into consumer-friendly language
- Experience conducting and carrying out public information campaigns to influence behavior change
- Ability to perform under pressure while working in a team to meet tight deadlines
- Knowledge of and experience with social media management platforms
- Demonstrated skill in applying best practices and standards for health communication, and information design.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners
- Knowledge of and experience with website development and maintenance
- Project management experience
Agency information:
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.
The mission of the Maine CDC, within which this position is located, is to protect and promote the health and well-being of the people of Maine.
Application Information:
For additional information about this position , please contact Nancy Beardsley, Deputy Director, Maine CDC, at [email protected].
- To apply , please upload a resume and cover letter with your application.
Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.
To request a paper application, please contact [email protected] .
Benefits
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
- Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 18.21% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
- Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
- Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
- Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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