Public Health Communications Coordinator 2026-01871

<div style="text-align: center"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2727/jobpostings/image/048 Health Main Logo.png" alt="" style="width: 620px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><br><br></div><undefined><br></undefined><div style="text-align: center"><strong>Open Until Filled&nbsp;</strong></div><br><br><strong>GENERAL DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;<br><br><p>This position serves as the Public Health Division’s central resource for public health communication, editorial review, and guidance on professional writing. &nbsp; The Public Health Communications Coordinator (PHCC) will support subject-matter experts within the Division on their public-facing content, with a primary focus on ensuring that materials are clearly written, audience-appropriate, and aligned with public health communication strategies. The position will also be responsible for writing and updating public health emergency response plans. &nbsp;A successful candidate will have strong editorial, technical writing, and editing skills; knowledge of public health communication strategies; demonstrated experience translating complex information for a variety of audiences; and the ability to build communication capacity within the Division.&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12pt"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: italic; text-decoration: none"><strong>Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 3pt"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: italic; text-decoration: none"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: italic; text-decoration: none"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: italic; text-decoration: none"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: italic; text-decoration: none"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">Flexible schedules and work-life balance options</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: italic; text-decoration: none"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12pt"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">and MUCH MORE!&nbsp;</span><a href="https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information" style="text-decoration: none" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline">Click here for detailed information</span></a><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">, or&nbsp;</span><a href="https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL" style="text-decoration: none" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline">you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">Explore our Total Compensation Calculator:&nbsp;</span><a href="https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov" style="text-decoration: none"></a><a href="http://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov" style="text-decoration: none" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline">compensationcalculator.wyo.gov</span></a></p><br><strong>Human Resource Contact:&nbsp;</strong><a><strong>[email protected]</strong></a><br><br><br><strong>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</strong>&nbsp; The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.<br><br><br><ul><li>Ensure that health communication from the Public Health Division (PHD) is cohesive, consistent, accurate, effective, high-quality, and aligned with the Division's mission.</li><li>Provide guidance, support, and technical assistance to PHD staff on synthesizing complex program and public health information into clear, accurate, and audience-appropriate content.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop and conduct training related to public health communication.</li><li>Proofread and review all public-facing content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, readability, style, and alignment with public health communication strategies, suggesting revisions to improve clarity and accuracy.</li><li>Work closely with the Senior Administrator to apply PHD standards for quality work. &nbsp;</li><li>In coordination with others, write and update Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans.</li><li>Lead the PHD communications workgroup, including coordinating and facilitating meetings.&nbsp;</li><li>Identify training opportunities to align with the training needs of the PHD workforce.&nbsp;</li><li>Act as the PHD resource on current processes related to Administrative Rule promulgation.<br>&nbsp;</li></ul><br><strong>PREFERENCES</strong>:&nbsp;<br><br><p>Preference given to candidates with a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, health promotion/communication, English, or a related field.&nbsp;</p><p>Preference given to candidates with 1-3 years of experience in public health, communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.</p><br><strong>KNOWLEDGE</strong><strong>:</strong><br><br><br><ul><li>Skilled in public communications and technical writing.&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of presentation development and media campaigns.</li><li>Intermediate to expert computer knowledge, including Google Suite and other technical software</li><li>Ability to train and provide technical assistance to others.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience communicating with the public.</li><li>Knowledge of public health communication strategies.</li><li>Knowledge of communication principles, media, and public relations techniques.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and community relations skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of people.</li><li>Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions.</li><li>Ability to use independent judgment and gather, manage, and impart information to internal and external audiences.</li><li>Ability to write executive-level communications for internal and external audiences.</li></ul><undefined><br></undefined><div><br><strong>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</strong><br><strong>&nbsp;</strong></div><br><div><strong>Education:</strong></div><div>Bachelor's Degree (typically in Business)</div>&nbsp;<div><strong>Experience:</strong></div><div>0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Policy &amp; Planning Analyst I</div>&nbsp;<div><strong>OR</strong></div>&nbsp;<div><strong>Education &amp; Experience&nbsp;Substitution:</strong></div><div>4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Policy &amp; Planning Analyst I</div><div><strong>&nbsp;</strong></div><div><strong>Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:</strong></div><div>None</div><br><br><strong>PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:</strong><br><br><br><ul><li><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.</span></li></ul><br><br><strong>NOTES:</strong><br><br><br><ul><li>FLSA: Exempt</li><li>The Wyoming Department of Health is an <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">E-Verify</a> employer.</li></ul><div><br></div><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Click&nbsp;</span><a href="https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/" style="text-decoration: none" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline">here</span></a><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">&nbsp;to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.</span></p><div><br>Click&nbsp;<a href="https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages" target="_blank">here</a> to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.<br><br>URL:&nbsp;<a href="http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm</a><br><br>The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.<br><div><em>Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A &amp; I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.</em></div></div><div>&nbsp;</div>