Information Specialist III

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Public Information, Education, and Training Branch Manager in DSHS Immunizations, the Information Specialist III contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of statewide public awareness initiatives geared toward increasing overall immunization rates in Texas. Develops and maintains relationships with healthcare providers and partners in the field of immunization. Writes various messages for internal and external audiences. Works with contractors to create and launch professional quality public awareness and multimedia. Conducts periodic reviews to determine compliance with state and federal media regulations.

Requirements

• Knowledge of current communication and marketing techniques.
• Knowledge of preparing and editing informational material.
• Knowledge of the public health system.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in graphic design.
• Skills to generate accurate reports and materials under short deadlines.
• Skill in project management.
• Skill in planning and coordinating conferences, meetings, summits, trainings, or workshops.
• Skill in presentation development and delivery.
• Ability to develop marketing strategies.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work productively with a team.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field preferred.
• Experience in public health, public promotion and education, and/or immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development of relationships with external stakeholders to promote immunization messaging and campaigns.
• Creates informal and/or formal partnerships and encourages entities to provide education to professions or association members about immunization.
• Works with partners to understand what type of education to provide to members.
• Supports the work of the public information team, as needed, in the following areas: website updates; graphic design support; and participation in the coordination of public education initiatives.
• Assists in writing and distributing memos and announcements via the GovDelivery subscription service.
• Helps coordinate various special events (conferences, learning/development activities, etc.) for staff, contractors and other program stakeholders.
• Assists in the development and implementation of an immunization internal and external communication strategic plan.
• Assists in developing programmatic communication and marketing policies and procedures to ensure quality and consistency in public information materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned which include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Benefits

• DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees