Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits. Founded in 1793, Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) is the oldest health department in the country, with around 800 employees and an annual budget of around $200 million, that aims to protect health, eliminate disparities, and ensure the well-being of everyone in our community through education, advocacy, and direct service delivery. BCHD's wide-ranging responsibilities include maternal and child health, youth wellness, school health, aging services, animal control, restaurant inspections, violence prevention, emergency preparedness, STI/HIV treatment, and acute and chronic disease prevention. As the Overdose Communications Director, you will be responsible for leading the strategic development and implementation of communications initiatives focused on preventing drug overdoses and promoting substance use awareness. This role is responsible for coordinating public messaging, media relations, stakeholder engagement, and public education efforts related to the opioid crisis and other substance use issues. You will work closely with internal and external partners, city agencies and government agencies to ensure consistent, data-informed, and culturally competent communication.