Communication Specialist — Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs

Job overview

The Communication Specialist role is hybrid in Nashville, TN, with a minimum of one in-office day per week; additional onsite days may be required. Compensation is DOE and no numeric amount is specified. The role supports the Tennessee Department of Health’s Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs program. The specialist develops communications and community engagement activities aligned with program goals. Through accessible digital and print content, storytelling, and partner collaboration, the role helps share program information and support community education statewide.

What you'll do

• Create and implement a communications plan
• collaborate with subject matter experts and community partners on digital and print materials
• update program websites
• develop and report communications performance indicators
• produce newsletters, social media campaigns, and public service announcements
• develop community stories, interviews, video, and photography
• maintain partner relationships
• contribute to campaigns and community education projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

communication specialist

hybrid

nashville tn

tennessee department of health

public health communications

community engagement

content development

digital accessibility

wcag 2.1 aa

section 508

canva

tennessee residents only

seven-month assignment

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Seven-month contract, renewable annually on the state fiscal calendar. Tennessee residents only. Requires a communications-related bachelor's degree or equivalent portfolio; Canva and Microsoft Office proficiency, graphic design samples, and knowledge of or willingness to learn WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 accessibility standards.

About the employer

COOLSOFT is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.