Communications Coordinator - 24 hrs/week, temporary position
The Colorado Children's Immunization Coalition is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization composed of over 200 members representing over 80 organizations, including the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, local health departments, nursing services, community organizations, corporations, and individuals. CCIC promotes improved access, delivery, and demand for children’s vaccinations to keep Colorado health. We work with the public to stop vaccine-preventable diseases through:
- Advocacy for state policies that support access to health care and immunization information system development, including a statewide registry of vaccination records.
- Education campaigns targeted to the general public.
- Provider education on best practices and vaccine developments and regulations.
- Encouraging collaboration between members, program partners and providers.
The Communications Coordinator reports to the Communications Director, and assists with:
- Drafting communications and marketing materials including blogs, social media posts, web copy, video scripts, presentation development, press releases, advertising copy and email marketing
- Conducting online research
- Assisting in consumer research implementation
- Exploring innovative ways to reach families with pro-vaccine messages
- Coordinate design and production of program materials
- Website content maintenance
- Coordination of meeting and event details
- Administrative tasks, such as distribution of materials and data entry
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including exceptional writing skills
- Experience using social media
- Self-starter with ability to work independently
- Willingness to assist team on any project
- Strong computer skills are essential. Graphic design experience is a plus.
- Minimum 2-3 years of communications experience, preferably in a health-oriented field.
- Dedication to improving Colorado’s health through vaccination.
Position is 24 hrs/week starting February 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2010. Pay range is $17 - $20/hour depending on experience and does not include benefits. Work schedule is 6 hrs/day Monday -Thursday with flexibility to work from home some days.
Please send resume and cover letter to Dawn Crawford, Communications Director, at crawford.dawn@tchden.org by Friday, January 22nd.
Interviews will be held the week of January 25th.
There are currently no additional openings at the Colorado Children's Immunization Coaltion. Check back periodically for new opportunities. Thank you!
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