State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources
Public Health Communications Senior Manager
State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources, Augusta, Maine, us, 04338
Public Health Communications Senior Manager
Augusta , Maine , United States | Public Health | Full-time
Apply by: July 26, 2024
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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)Senior Health Program ManagerOpening Date: July 11, 202Closing Date: July 26, 2024Job Class Code: 4384
Grade: 09-28 (Supervisory)
Salary:$63,689.60 - $90,438.40 per yearPosition Number:03030-4723Position Location: This is a full-time position located in Augusta. This opportunity allows partial tele-work with management approval.
This is only open to those with promotional status in the Department of Health and Human Services
The Maine CDC seeks a Health Communications Senior Manager to serve as part of a team to administer and manage Maine CDC communications. In collaboration with the Associate Director of Communications and Marketing, this position oversees internal and external communications, responds to public requests for information, drafts and reviews press releases, remarks and presentations, and as well as managing the agency’s online presence and serving as a liaison to a range of committees, work groups, and organizations.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Associate Director of Communications and Marketing, the Senior Communications Manager is responsible for developing and/or executing the strategic communications plan for Maine CDC. The core responsibilities include:
• Developing, implementing, administer, and evaluate statewide health service program communications strategies involving a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• Developing and coordinating diversity, equity, and inclusion communication and marketing strategies
• Consults and coordinates with other staff, contracted agencies, health care providers and researchers, health professionals, and other interested groups; and attends conferences in order to explain and discuss program and provide technical assistance.
• Prepares comprehensive reports and funding requests in order to provide required information.
• Analyzes health and vital statistics, survey, and medical record information from providers and other sources in order to determine most effective use of public health resources.
• Presents testimony at hearings, meetings, conferences, provider and consumer groups, and workshops in order to represent the Department and provide education and outreach information.
• Managing public awareness and prevention marketing campaigns for the agency’s six (6) divisions
• Managing the agency’s website, internal communications, and social media presence
• Reviewing and editing agency newsletters, reports, and other publications
• Participating in website development and maintenance
• Reviews and analyzes documents, reports, and records; and assigns or conducts field reviews in order to assess factors pertinent to health care programs, consumer outreach, eligibility criteria, and educational needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
(Entry level knowledge, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience).
A Bachelors Degree in Public Health or Health Sciences, Health Education, one of the Behavioral Sciences, Public Administration, or Education - AND - four (4) years experience in health program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation - OR - an equivalent eight (8) year combination of education, training, and experience.
Preferred candidates will also have:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge and experience in public health or related fields
• Ability to manage risk and crisis communications
• Ability to understand and translate public health data and information into consumer-friendly language
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Knowledge of and experience with social medial management platforms
• Demonstrated skill in applying best practices and standards for health communication, page layout, and information design.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners
• Demonstrated skill in budget development and monitoring of expenditures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners.
• Proficient computer skills using MS Office, including Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with public records and patient privacy laws
Thinking about applying?
Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.
Agency information:
TheDepartment of Health and Human Services (https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/) (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 for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.
For additional information about this position,please contact Nancy Beardsley, Deputy Director, Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention at Nancy.Beardsley@maine.gov
*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 Ashley.Smith@Maine.gov (Ashley.Vigue@Maine.gov) .
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
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 ($11,196.96 - $13,172.88 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.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
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—receivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
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.
Augusta , Maine , United States | Public Health | Full-time
Apply by: July 26, 2024
Apply with Linkedin Apply
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)Senior Health Program ManagerOpening Date: July 11, 202Closing Date: July 26, 2024Job Class Code: 4384
Grade: 09-28 (Supervisory)
Salary:$63,689.60 - $90,438.40 per yearPosition Number:03030-4723Position Location: This is a full-time position located in Augusta. This opportunity allows partial tele-work with management approval.
This is only open to those with promotional status in the Department of Health and Human Services
The Maine CDC seeks a Health Communications Senior Manager to serve as part of a team to administer and manage Maine CDC communications. In collaboration with the Associate Director of Communications and Marketing, this position oversees internal and external communications, responds to public requests for information, drafts and reviews press releases, remarks and presentations, and as well as managing the agency’s online presence and serving as a liaison to a range of committees, work groups, and organizations.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Associate Director of Communications and Marketing, the Senior Communications Manager is responsible for developing and/or executing the strategic communications plan for Maine CDC. The core responsibilities include:
• Developing, implementing, administer, and evaluate statewide health service program communications strategies involving a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• Developing and coordinating diversity, equity, and inclusion communication and marketing strategies
• Consults and coordinates with other staff, contracted agencies, health care providers and researchers, health professionals, and other interested groups; and attends conferences in order to explain and discuss program and provide technical assistance.
• Prepares comprehensive reports and funding requests in order to provide required information.
• Analyzes health and vital statistics, survey, and medical record information from providers and other sources in order to determine most effective use of public health resources.
• Presents testimony at hearings, meetings, conferences, provider and consumer groups, and workshops in order to represent the Department and provide education and outreach information.
• Managing public awareness and prevention marketing campaigns for the agency’s six (6) divisions
• Managing the agency’s website, internal communications, and social media presence
• Reviewing and editing agency newsletters, reports, and other publications
• Participating in website development and maintenance
• Reviews and analyzes documents, reports, and records; and assigns or conducts field reviews in order to assess factors pertinent to health care programs, consumer outreach, eligibility criteria, and educational needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
(Entry level knowledge, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience).
A Bachelors Degree in Public Health or Health Sciences, Health Education, one of the Behavioral Sciences, Public Administration, or Education - AND - four (4) years experience in health program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation - OR - an equivalent eight (8) year combination of education, training, and experience.
Preferred candidates will also have:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge and experience in public health or related fields
• Ability to manage risk and crisis communications
• Ability to understand and translate public health data and information into consumer-friendly language
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Knowledge of and experience with social medial management platforms
• Demonstrated skill in applying best practices and standards for health communication, page layout, and information design.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners
• Demonstrated skill in budget development and monitoring of expenditures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners.
• Proficient computer skills using MS Office, including Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with public records and patient privacy laws
Thinking about applying?
Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.
Agency information:
TheDepartment of Health and Human Services (https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/) (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 for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.
For additional information about this position,please contact Nancy Beardsley, Deputy Director, Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention at Nancy.Beardsley@maine.gov
*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 Ashley.Smith@Maine.gov (Ashley.Vigue@Maine.gov) .
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
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 ($11,196.96 - $13,172.88 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.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
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—receivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
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.