Digital Programs & Communications Specialist

Digital Programs & Communications Specialist 

at HealthCorps  

Remote; within contiguous US 

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Are you interested in serving your community and empowering the next generation of healthy leaders? HealthCorps and our mission to improve the lives of youth both mentally and physically provides you the opportunity to do just that.  

Who We Are  

We’re HealthCorps – a national non-profit organization committed to improving lives by addressing health inequities in communities through programming that includes innovative and engaging experiences for teens in education, leadership, and service learning. We empower teens by encouraging them to become change agents within their families, schools, and neighborhoods. Our program is grounded in the understanding that limited access to health education can lead to a lifetime of social, emotional, and physical challenges.  

Our values drive the work we do here at HealthCorps; we’re mission-obsessed, have an entrepreneurial mindset, value that our people are our power, know that teamwork makes the dream work, and believe that there is empowerment in diversity, both within our teams as well as the communities we serve.  

Where You Fit In  

We’re looking for a creative and engaging communication champion who is savvy with social media and web design to implement our teen health and wellness programs digitally.  

As the Digital Programs Specialist, you’ll work alongside the Curriculum Development Team to expand HealthCorps’ impact by tailoring the HealthCorps curriculum for digital learning atmospheres (social media, website, virtual meetings).  This will include creating content that resonates with teens and makes complex health information accessible in a variety of formats (written, visual, interactive).You will engage in trending health conversations that are both timely and relevant for our growing network of users, cultivate collaborations, facilitate peer-to-peer sharing, and amplify the voices and experiences of teen change-makers through national teen engagement initiatives like the National TMHH Advisory Board.  This is for you if you enjoy using digital media to share ideas, promote health, and cultivate a sense of community no matter the (physical) distance. You will embrace teen trends, love putting your host hat on, and believe that details matter to the user experience.  

Responsibilities: 

• Create Engaging Content.  

• Create and format health curriculum for use on HealthCorps’ teen-facing social media and website platforms; presented in mixed formats (graphics, video, interviews, and presentations) 

• Host Virtual Health-Promoting Events.  

• Plan and execute impactful virtual events that support the personal and professional growth of teens nationwide. Events should be organized to excite and inspire students to attend and include influential speakers, networking and idea sharing opportunities, and other inspirational and impactful experiences.  

• Advance User Engagement & Experience.  

• Ensure that the look & feel of our digital spaces are inviting, engaging, easy-to-navigate, and up to date. Use available analytics and advice from expert partners on an ongoing basis to inform implementation plans.  

• Increase Brand Awareness & Resource Utilization.  

• Seek and actively engage in collaborations with like-minded organizations and individuals.  

• Promote and market digital products and events to internal and external audiences. 

• Support Curriculum Specialist in Content Management and Development:  

• Collaborate closely with the Curriculum Manager to create a cohesive, curriculum-centered learning experience across our platforms and programs, ensuring its accessibility for a diverse audience of students. 

• Manage Workflows.  

• Manage applicable event organization, content creation, and publication processes. Work independently and with collaborators (internal & external) to meet deadlines. 

• Commit to the HealthCorps Mission.  

• You will prioritize health and wellness for yourself and communities who have limited health promoting opportunities and influences. Your spark to serve will leave a lasting, positive impact for teens. 

*REQUIRED: In order to apply, please provide a cover letter and portfolio of work(Please provide a link to a portfolio of your digital work (e.g. websites, curriculum, social media content/pages)*

Qualifications + Skillsets: 

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, education, or related fields; 

• 2+ years of relevant experience in communications and digital engagement including for example, social media management, website maintenance, digital content creation, digital community management (ok if experience is concurrent with school); 

• Ability to communicate effectively to both teen and adult audiences. Excellent formal and conversational writing and strong verbal presentation abilities.   

• Ideal candidates are proficient in a combination of social media, website, and design and editing platforms [e.g. Instagram, Canva, Wix] 

• Experience or passion in health education and/or youth development  

• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate, collaborate and connect with people with various backgrounds, identities, positions, and experiences; 

• Commitment to raising one’s cultural consciousness and challenging oppressive practices on an interpersonal and institutional level; 

• Experience balancing multiple tasks and priorities effectively in a fast-changing environment; 

• Maintain a growth mindset, striving to improve professionally and personally;  

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team, self-starter, organized; 

• Open and willing to implement new and dynamic programs as we strive to improve and expand our impact; 

• Experience working with racially, ethnically and socioeconomically marginalized communities a plus; 

• Bilingual a plus. 

Additional Position Details 

This is a full-time, salaried position and you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package. Yearly compensation for the role depends on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and location.  

You will be a remote employee. Position may require some afternoon or evening hours. Anticipate occasional overnight travel throughout the year. 

Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other and our communities is core to HealthCorps’ values. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives and are seeking individuals that align with these same core beliefs. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to provide a sense of belonging for everyone. 

HealthCorps, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HealthCorps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, and in compliance with all state and federal law requirements. 

HealthCorps, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

HealthCorps, Inc. reserves the right to conduct background investigations and/or reference checks on all its potential employees. Your job offer is contingent upon a clearance of a background investigation and/or reference check. 

Note: HealthCorps reserves the right to assign additional duties, as needed. All HealthCorps employees are encouraged to be flexible and responsive to changes in scope of duties.