Suncoast Center is hiring: Communication Specialist in Clearwater

We are seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals to join the Suncoast Center community mental health services team. Since 1944 we have provided emotional wellness and trauma services to individuals and families. Our employees thrive in a family environment where diversity and inclusion are a priority. We offer a competitive salary and health & welfare benefit package. We offer 20 days off within your initial first year and 5% employer match on a 403(b) Plan.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications, Media, Journalism, Public Health or related field of study

Experience:

1. Creating copy & storylines to promote coherent messaging
2. Social Media content creation
3. Must be organized and detail oriented
4. Discerning eye for graphic design and content creation
5. Website creation and maintenance a plus
6. Small event planning and coordination

Other:

Must be 21 years of age.

Negative Drug Screening prior to hire and throughout employment.

Clear Criminal Background Check throughout employment with Suncoast Center and local checks prior to hire and annually along with DCF Level II prior to hire and as required by DCF, and Must have valid Florida Driver’s License Motor Vehicle checks prior to hire and annually with acceptable driving record maintained throughout employment along with reliable vehicle, valid registration, and valid vehicle insurance. (must be in compliance with Florida Laws and Administrative Codes with fingerprinting and determined to be of good moral character).

Working Conditions: Office based work environment, includes community based meetings, visiting to partner facilities, and community events/venues.

Computer Literate; Good computer skills with Microsoft software; Zoom video conferencing software; Content creation software such as Canva, Adobe products, or similar a plus.

Job Duties:

• Works in coordination with Communications team and grant funded projects teams
• Supports grant funded Marketing & Branding resources
  1. Manage high quality design, branding, content and maintenance of the grant project website and social media platforms.
  2. Ensures effective marketing materials are created and provided in a timely manner that coordinates with Web development and other methods of distribution.
  3. Develop and maintain overall media relations, maximize media opportunities, and develop/maintain strong relationships with members or the media.
  4. Develop and implement an external communications strategy that includes website, media outreach, mail/email campaigns and social media content creation.
     • Create, maintain and execute ongoing content calendar to include promotion of Agency’s activities, program and member storytelling, fundraising events and timelines, monthly stakeholder communications and organizational reports.
     • Coordinate the production and distribution of external marketing & communication materials including traditional publications and correspondence, presentations, reports, promotional materials, media information, speeches, scripts, boilerplates, award nominations, and stakeholder communication.
  5. Develop and maintain overall media relations, maximize media opportunities, and develop/maintain strong relationships with members or the media.
  6. Manage data-driven communication analytics.
  7. Work with key grant project role-players to brainstorm content ideas, in line with the company’s strategy and in support of various brand initiatives.
• Ensures content development is completed to support grant activities, events, and resources
• Ensures that collaborative projects with external agency partners are supported with proper branding and logos
• Ensures that appropriately branded materials and participant gifts are kept in stock and within guidelines and funded activities.
• Provides support for all electronic registrations and processes in keeping with grant required data collection.
• Participates in event coordination for busy calendar and team

• Collaborates with the Zero Suicide Partners of Pinellas Planning Specialist to ensure event support, website updates, messaging, and all other communications are coordinated, coherent, and carry to suicide prevention messaging forward.
• Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies

• The ability to function and operate as a team player, showing dignity and respect for all.
• The ability to comply with all equal employment opportunity and ethical standards and regulations.
• The ability to take direction in a respectful and productive manner from supervisors and managers.
• The ability to work, as scheduled, in a timely fashion, and with an attitude oriented to service.
• The ability to have cordial and professional relationships both within the organization and with vendors, clients and third parties.
• If appropriate, the ability to produce all appropriate paperwork and reports consistent with contractual, state or federal standard, and to prepare and submit such paperwork on a timely basis.
• The ability to understand and comply with Suncoast Center, Inc. policies and procedures.
• The ability to render compassionate care and equal commitment to serve clients in need of healthcare assistance.