Job Description
SALARY: $20.07 per hour
HOURS: 40 hours Monday - Thursday with ability to work outside scheduled hours as needed.
SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Outreach Program Manager, this position is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing public health promotion and marketing initiatives aimed at improving community health outcomes by increasing community awareness of public health services. This role involves collaboration with internal staff to create and execute campaigns and manage communication channels to effectively promote public health programs and messages. The ideal candidate will understand Amarillo's diverse communities and will easily move between business meetings and community outreach events. Position will require the ability to attend after hours and weekend events.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and implement public health campaigns that address community health and promote health programs.
Create engaging and informative content for various platforms, including social media, websites, and print media.
Maintain and update content on the organization's website and social media channels.
Develop marketing strategies and objectives aligned with public health goals and priorities.
Develop marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, and advertisements to support public health initiatives.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and outreach events and work with program manager to adjust strategies as needed.
Collaborate with internal staff, other city departments, community organizations, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to enhance public health marketing and outreach efforts.
Manage relationships with media outlets and handle press releases and public relations activities including media interviews with little or no notice.
Ensure all content is accurate, culturally appropriate, and aligned with public health messaging.
Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas and feedback to improve program outcomes.
Attend professional meetings and outreach events offering public health education and promotion.
Provide a high-level of customer service to internal and external customers.
Communicate effectively and professionally.
Participate in and attends team meetings, staff meetings, department meetings, in-service trainings, committees and other related activities as needed.
Supervise assigned program staff, evaluate staff job performance and complete performance appraisals on assigned staff.
Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with HIPAA requirements.
Account for the City property assigned to the section and participates in annual inventories.
Participate in public health preparedness responses including but not limited to documentation of activities performed during the response.
Act as department historian responsible for archiving events, activities, response efforts, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.
M I NIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Requires a High School Diploma and at least six months supervisory experience. Valid Texas Driver's License, reliable transportation with proof of current vehicle insurance, required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Strong verbal and written communication skill.
Skills to use a computer with Microsoft Office for data entry, word processing and accounting purposes.
Skills to operate small office equipment, including a multi-function copy machine, fax machine and multi-line telephone systems.
Ability to conduct self in a professional manner.
Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
Ability to perform public speaking engagements.
Ability to handle confidential information in an appropriate manner.
Knowledge of the HIPAA Privacy Act.
Ability to travel out of town for trainings and seminars.
Ability to work an after-hours schedule as required.
Ability to drive to off-site locations for meetings and events within Potter and Randall counties.
Ability to quickly change focus and priorities to address competing priorities, as necessary.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
Ability to use excellent judgement, make decisions, and communicate in a way that advances the best interest of Amarillo Public Health.
The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.
The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Local area, Weekend work,