Communications Manager — Public Health Programs

Job overview

The Communications Manager role is listed in Chicago, IL; the posting does not specify a remote arrangement. Compensation is not specified. The Illinois Public Health Institute’s communications work supports the Community Information Exchange and Social Healthcare Network, including care coordination and community-based services. The manager develops and distributes communications that explain program work and impact, strengthen partner engagement, and connect project stories to the organization’s broader mission. The role combines writing, content production, collaboration, and partner relationship management across public health initiatives.

What you'll do

• Report on program work and impact
• create and disseminate stories, findings, tools and resources
• develop communications deliverables and storytelling
• incorporate diverse representation and equitable input
• create digital meeting and event materials
• write and manage newsletters, stories, fact sheets, presentations, websites, social media and reports
• collaborate on messaging strategy
• manage partner relationships
• support interns, contractors and vendors
• contribute to grant writing and budget narratives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

communications manager

chicago il

illinois public health institute

public health

health communications

content strategy

storytelling

community information exchange

social healthcare network

partner engagement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Full-time exempt position; the organization’s standard work week is 37.5 hours. Reports to the Director of Communications.

About the employer

Illinois Public Health Institute is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of Public Health Programs. Sector: 92.