CommunicateHealth 26 Market St Northampton, MA 01060 Company Description: Salary Range: Location: Per Hour Job Type: Category: Full Time Management Education Level: Work Experience: Master's Degree Preference: Required 3+ Preference: Required Skills/Certifications/Licences: Description: Job Posting: Health Communication Manager for HealthyPeople.gov (1 Full-Time Position in Northampton, MA or Rockville, MD) This is us CommunicateHealth is a mission-based consulting company that helps public and private sector organizations simplify health information. We design healthcare services, personal health tools, public health and emergency communications, and innovative interactive media. We employ a talented team of plain language writers, designers, developers, researchers, and usability specialists dedicated to creating health information and services that are attractive and easy to use. We’re committed to making a difference in the world and in the lives of our employees. Check us out at www.communicatehealth.com. This is you You are an experienced public health professional who is familiar with HealthyPeople.gov and the Healthy People initiative. You have a strong understanding of public health data, and you have experience managing large websites. You are savvy in communicating public health initiatives and public health data to both clients and stakeholders. You are able to translate user research into actionable recommendations for a multidisciplinary team to implement. You enjoy working independently and collaboratively, have experience giving and receiving feedback, and have outstanding organization skills and attention to detail. You are passionate about making health information easier to understand and use. Responsibilities Oversee maintenance and support of the HealthyPeople.gov website Work with the client and stakeholders to communicate public health data to the public via the HealthyPeople.gov website Support the client in the development of the Healthy People 2030 initiative, including facilitating stakeholder input and engagement Manage the development of communication products and deliverables with a multi-disciplinary team, including subcontractors Develop product requirements and specifications and adjust as necessary based on client feedback and user research Review user research findings and distill the most relevant actions and recommendations for the team to implement Write clear, concise reports (from top-level summaries to detailed technical reports) for delivery to clients Work with design, content, and usability staff on information architecture, content strategy, and content layout Oversee and inform post-production quality control (QC) processes Ensure products are delivered on time and within budget Keep project teams, clients, and stakeholders focused by advocating for end users Act as a connector across project teams to integrate project-level lessons learned across the organization Qualifications Master’s degree in public health, with a strong understanding of public health data and a professional commitment to communicating and disseminating information about public health initiatives or programs A minimum of 3 years proven project management experience, including leading multidisciplinary teams and managing budgets and timelines. A minimum of 3 years managing large websites, preferably sites that communicate large data sets Demonstrated experience leading a multidisciplinary team of graphic designers, researchers, writers, and web developers Preferred Familiarity with federal plain language guidelines and best practices Experience conducting formative research with professionals Supervisory experience How To Apply Please send cover letter, resume, 2 writing or portfolio samples, and 3 references by June 8, 2018 to admin@communicatehealth.com. This is a full-time, salaried position located in either our Northampton, MA or Rockville, MD office. We are not considering remote staff for this position. We offer highly competitive salaries and full benefits. CommunicateHealth is committed to workplace diversity and providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees. As a federal contractor, we are required to ask applicants to submit a voluntary demographics form, at www.communicatehealth.com/company/contact/. No personnel selections are made based on this information. Requirements: Qualifications Master’s degree in public health, with a strong understanding of public health data and a professional commitment to communicating and disseminating information about public health initiatives or programs A minimum of 3 years proven project management experience, including leading multidisciplinary teams and managing budgets and timelines. A minimum of 3 years managing large websites, preferably sites that communicate large data sets Demonstrated experience leading a multidisciplinary team of graphic designers, researchers, writers, and web developers Preferred Familiarity with federal plain language guidelines and best practices Experience conducting formative research with professionals Supervisory experience