Who We Are

HealthierHere is a nonprofit collaborative dedicated to advancing health equity in King County, WA through collective action. As the Accountable Community of Health (ACH) for King County, we convene an engaged regional network of more than 150 organizations working together to improve health and wellbeing. Learn more at www.healthierhere.org

Position Details

REPORTS TO: Communications Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Salary/Exempt

HIRING PAY RANGE: $70,000-90,000 (Full-time/Annual)

BENEFITS:

100% Paid by employer: medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, LTD. 403(b) Retirement matched at 5%; increasing to 10% over time, 100% immediate vesting. PTO: 3 weeks’ vacation, 2 weeks sick, 4 wellness days, 13 holidays, $750 annual wellness benefit, optional Flex plan and dependent coverage.

WORK LOCATION: Currently we are fully remote. A hybrid approach is planned for early 2025 with a location in King County, WA.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Position Overview

The Communications Specialist is responsible for co-developing and implementing HealthierHere’s day-to-day communications activities to promote the organization’s collaborative work and advance its brand. Reporting directly to the Communications Manager, this role will manage HealthierHere’s communications channels and develop timely, relevant digital, print, and multimedia content for the organization’s diverse audiences.

This role will support internal and external communications-focused collaboration, providing content development for meetings and engagements. They will serve as an in-house resource and brand coordinator. In addition, they will provide communications support for external organizational events and learning opportunities such as convenings, webinars, and speaking engagements.

In this dynamic, hands-on, and cross-functional position, the Communications Specialist will play a key role in elevating awareness of and engagement with the organization. They will communicate about a variety of efforts through plain language writing and content that conveys the unique ways that HealthierHere is advancing health equity and improving well-being in our communities. The ideal candidate for this position is an outstanding cross-channel content creator, writer, and storyteller with strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of work and communication styles.

The Communications Specialist must be committed to: (1) utilizing an equity framework as a way of conducting internal and external business and program work; (2) partnering with clinical and community partners, Tribes, and relevant stakeholders to make system-wide improvements, and (3) facilitating collaborative and collective strategies that contribute to the elimination of health disparities and transform the health of the population in King County. 

HealthierHere’s goal is to build a highly skilled, diverse, and motivated team of employees who prioritize social justice and racial equity and are committed to creating forward progress in transforming the health of the population in King County, working together to meet our community’s needs.

Major Responsibilities

Communications Support

1. Coordinate and co-facilitate regular check-ins with staff to gather, synthesize, and share information for organizational communications needs, and glean compelling story ideas and opportunities.
2. Support development of communications materials (i.e. slides and infographics) for staff to use in external engagements.
3. Support internal communications content development and strategy implementation.
4. Field and manage external inquiries and organizational email inboxes.
5. Organize and maintain communications-related files, assets, and SharePoint folders. Support HealthierHere partners and stakeholders with requests and needs for HealthierHere branding assets.
6. Provide support for Governing Board-related communications.
7. Provide communications support for virtual and in-person events (i.e. webinars and convenings).
8. Serve as point of contact for select communications-related vendors.

Content Creation

1. Create and execute an editorial calendar. Collaborate with the other Communications Specialist to gather information and content to support editorial planning and communications strategy implementation.
2. Manage and regularly update the HealthierHere website, including planning, curating, and posting web content (i.e. blogs and announcements) and pages, enhancing accessibility, and monitoring performance.
3. Cultivate and manage HealthierHere’s social media presence, regularly posting to all active social platforms and engaging with and cross-promoting partner organizations’ content.
4. Design and implement paid social media ads for select campaigns. Monitor, report, and continuously improve upon key metrics.
5. Build and distribute e-newsletters and email campaigns to promote awareness about and participation in HealthierHere programs and activities; manage contact lists.
6. Co-develop engaging print, digital, and multimedia content to highlight organizational efforts and partners
7. Provide communications support for activities related to fundraising and sustainability efforts.
8. Collaborate with the Communications Manager to develop and distribute storytelling projects.
9. Track digital communications channels and content performance and regularly share reports with the Communications Manager and other team members as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

1. Deep and demonstrated personal commitment to advancing equity, social justice, and anti-racism; strong alignment with HealthierHere’s mission and values.
2. Demonstrated ability to engage individuals respectfully and effectively from different cultures and backgrounds; demonstrated experience implementing culturally responsive communications strategies that center community voices and lived experiences.
3. Combination of lived experience or education demonstrating at least 2 years combined experience in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or related field.
4. Outstanding written communications skills. Strong ability to write in plain language.
5. Outstanding verbal and interpersonal communication skills; adept at building and fostering positive working relationships with colleagues and partners.
6. Strong fluency in:
7. -Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint
8. -Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube; other social media management/monitoring tools a plus
9. -Website content management systems (Webflow a plus)
10. -Mailchimp (other email marketing platforms and skills a plus)
11. -Canva and or similar tools; Adobe Creative Cloud products (InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom) a plus
12. -Zoom, Teams, and other teleconferencing platforms
13. Experience developing and managing editorial calendars .
14. Ability to create and edit engaging written, graphic, and multimedia content (i.e. blog posts, infographics, short videos, etc.) for social media, e-newsletters, and websites; ability to track and analyze content performance.
15. Experience supporting internal meetings and external events.
16. Ability to work independently with a high level of motivation, creativity, and proactivity; ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
17. Strong understanding of digital communications and social media landscapes; proactive in learning emerging promising practices, tools, and technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

The most competitive candidates will lead with a passion for equity and bring:

• Experience working on issues related to health equity, health and wellness, social determinants of health and/or social services at a non-profit organization or community coalition.
• Familiarity with King County and knowledge of social, clinical, and/or tribal services in the region.
• Experience collaborating with Tribal/Indigenous/Native-led & Native-serving organizations and communities, as well as other BIPOC organizations and communities.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing communications strategies that support language access/justice and disability access/justice.
• Experience using Hub Spot or other Customer Relationships Management (CRM) platforms
• Fluency or professional proficiency in communicating in languages relevant to our service communities (such as Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Russian, or Mandarin).

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

It is the policy of HealthierHere to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment, and to assure that there is no discrimination against any person on the basis of his or her race, color, sex, religion, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability in accordance with state and federal laws. HealthierHere is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, multicultural workplace. HealthierHere values diversity and strives to have a diverse workforce and is committed to equal employment opportunity. HealthierHere actively encourages members of diverse communities to apply.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of at least 3-4 relevant work samples to Taylor Williamson, HR Recruitment Consultant – taylor@mwrecruiting.team with “Communications Specialist” in the subject line.

Schedule and Worksite

This position works full-time Monday – Friday during standard business hours. HealthierHere is currently performing all work remotely with a hybrid approach planned for early 2025. There may be situations where the employee is required to report to an off-site HealthierHere work location. Employees will be provided with a HealthierHere-issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Who We Are

HealthierHere is a regional collaborative committed to transformative change in the health and well-being of King County residents. We bring together community members and leaders from diverse sectors to address persistent health disparities, improve population health, prevent disease and address the social determinants of health. We strive for the “quadruple aim”— providing better care, lower costs, and a better experience for patients and providers.

HealthierHere is one of nine Accountable Communities of Health in Washington State responsible for addressing health equity and supporting whole person integrated care. This is one part of a broader effort to achieve significant gains in health and well-being for our community.

As an organization, HealthierHere operates under a set of core values that include equity, community, partnership, innovation, and results. These values guide our work. HealthierHere leads with equity. We work to intentionally eliminate disparities and address the current power dynamic and structural racism in our health care system that perpetuates inequities. We believe that every community member in King County should receive the type of care that they deserve- with respect and without stigma - to address their unique and individual needs.

As our name suggests, we are committed to health equity and believe that here, in King County, everyone’s health matters.