Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist Job Summary: Sparks Group is looking for a Communications Specialist to join a well-known institution in Washington, DC. This position will be long-term, hybrid, and part-time. You can expect roughly 20 hours a week and the work will require you to be in the office 1-2 days a week. As a Communications Specialist, you will draft speeches, media posts, and other organizational statements as needed and develop and maintain communications tools. We’re looking for someone who has a deep understanding of and commitment to medical humanities and health justice, with demonstrated experience leading communications strategy for a mission-driven organization. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned communications generalist with skills in executing as well as leading teams to execute communications projects. Delivering communications that convey a sense of care, clarity, consistency, and partnership will be critical for the success of this role. Communications Specialist Responsibilities: Partners with executive leadership to develop and implement strategic communication strategies, report regularly on communication progress. Coordinate creative services for communications materials, including managing work plans, providing feedback, and leading communications meetings as needed. Develops and implements internal communication strategies that improve performance, connect employees, and reinforce our mission, vision, values, and culture. Develops and implements external communication strategies that expand brand awareness and elevate the Center and its leaders. Implement a modern, dependable communications infrastructure that reduces low-level administrative burden on communicators. Project manages communication campaigns to ensure timely, successful completion. Develops content tailored to the specific medium and audience requirements across written, visual, interactive, and auditory format. Analyzes communications performance, report regularly on status and continuously improve strategy, channels, content, and tactics. Proactively seeks out and promotes innovative and creative approaches to communication. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to help define communications needs and preferences. Establishes a cohort of media-trained staff for media placements; and effectively collaborates with external communications teams to identify, pursue, and place key earned media content. Draft scripts, speeches, social media posts/toolkits copy, and organizational statements for and in partnership with leadership to ensure consistency in messaging. Serve as press contact and draft press materials, including media advisories, press releases, talking points, letters to the editor, and other communications priorities. Conduct regular media monitoring. Develop, update, and manage inventory of internal and external communications tools and platforms. Communications Specialist Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Public Affairs, journalism, or related field. 2+ years relevant experience. Superior communicator and strategist with an affinity for tools and communications technology, including identifying latest trends and developments. Ability to communicate with digital images as well as words. Ability to bring fresh perspective to existing processes or materials. Experience with media training. Knowledge of and connections to the regional media landscape. Experience with medical humanities and/or health justice equity care is helpful but not required. ------------------------------------------------------------------ This job is Hybrid Remote. Pay Range: Hourly $24.00 to $26.00 We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.Download the Sparks Group mobile app from Apple App Store or Google Play. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.