Public Health Program Manager I - Communications Manager

State of Vermont•Waterbury, VT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Public Health Program Manager I - Communications, manages and oversees public health information and communication systems and resources and assists with identifying and providing public health training within the Division of Local Health. The main duties include developing and implementing communication plans, acting as an advisor and supporting district office and public health program projects, elevating examples of Local Health's contributions to public health in Vermont, developing and/or editing communication products, maintaining division webpages and social media accounts, coordinating the work of division web and social media editors, and promoting and integrating health equity and accessibility strategies into communication efforts. The Public Health Program Manager I will also assist with developing and training a diverse public health workforce in communications and public health practice, among other responsibilities. We are committed to building and maintaining a multicultural and diverse workforce, and strive to offer a supportive, professionally challenging, and healthy workplace to our employees.

Requirements

Master’s degree in public health, public administration, business administration, environmental science, emergency response, human services, social sciences related fields or health-related fields AND one (1) year or more of experience in public health or human services related programmatic work including experience leading a team or project.
Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, business administration, environmental science, emergency response, human services, social sciences related fields or health-related fields AND two (2) years or more of experience in public health or human services related programmatic work including experience leading a team or project.
Two (2) years or more of experience as a Public Health Specialist II.
One (1) year or more of experience as Public Health Specialist III.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading a team or project.
Experience in health or public health communication with skills including: Knowledge and expertise in the development, management, and evaluation of communication plans and campaigns, and the ability to use a health equity lens to improve the impact of messaging and avoid bias and stigmatization
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health.
Knowledge of educational principles and training procedures.
Ability to take information and create messages for different audiences
Experience with project management and comfort working with subject matter experts and stakeholders, to see projects through to completion
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment where information can change quickly
Strong experience with web editing, social media management, Microsoft Office 365 applications, and the ability to understand and use analytics to drive improvement

Responsibilities

Consulting with staff to identify how and when to utilize communications strategies to support or enhance public health practices
Maintaining division's Microsoft SharePoint sites and Teams and related content libraries
Maintaining division webpages and creating a web communication plan
Developing and disseminating division news (internal and external), ensuring information positively represents who we are and what we do
Designing, writing, and/or editing reports, publications, presentations, data briefs, factsheets, flyers, and more
Contributing to strategic planning, priority setting, and emerging issues, including assessing communication or other gaps in programming or service provision through best practice public health strategies
Leading communication activities related to improving health equity, including overseeing interpretation and translation processes

Benefits

80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
A State defined benefit pension plan
A deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
Low cost group life insurance
Incentive-based Wellness Program
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program