The Communications and Public Affairs Specialist's main responsibility will be to support and execute the strategic communications plan and communication activities as outlined in the PHAB Strategic Plan and Business Plan to extend the reach, influence, and impact of PHAB and its program and services, including national accreditation.
The Communications and Public Affairs Specialist, under the direction of the Assistant Director of the Communications and Public Affairs unit (CPA), will work collaboratively to implement an impactful communications plan and support public affairs efforts of the organization. The Communications and Public Affairs Specialist will be directly involved in the development and execution of all the organization’s communications, including, but not limited to, earned, digital, and social media; website, content, and management; writing and editing of issue papers, reports, blog posts, op-eds, press statements, and other materials. The Communications and Public Affairs Specialist is expected to remain current on evolving policies and practices in governmental public health and closely related fields and use this knowledge to recommend strategies and develop content that advances PHAB's goals and mission.
The Communications and Public Affairs Specialist will participate in the equity-based strategic goals of the unit and support communication activities to meet PHAB’s organizational strategic priorities.