The Betsy Lehman Center is a dynamic state agency that plays a unique role in improving health care, safety and quality in Massachusetts.
Our programming, research, policy and communications work engages other state health care agencies, providers, and consumers in initiatives. The Center, named for a Boston Globe health columnist who died in 1994 from a preventable medical error, is supported by and shares space with the state’s Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA).
We are seeking a resourceful individual to serve as a temporary Communications Program Coordinator. This is a 35-40-hour-per-week contract position, with an anticipated term through approximately June 30, 2027. The expected compensation range is $30.00 to $35.29 per hour.
The contractor will report to the Director of Communications and provide communications coordination services and complete project-based deliverables that may include:
- Coordinate meetings with internal and external stakeholders. This includes scheduling meetings, preparing correspondence, disseminating meeting agendas, taking notes, writing minutes or summaries, assembling responses, and needed follow-up actions.
- Drafting, editing, and formatting communications materials for review and approval by Center staff, including newsletters, flyers, reports, social media content, educational materials, and website copy.
- Create engaging videos and infographics for the newsletter, website, and social media.
- Support Center staff in producing virtual events and webinars on Zoom.
- Support communications team in developing marketing and communications plans, including strategies for disseminating reports and raising awareness of Center programs.
- Additional coordination or communications duties as assigned.
The successful candidate is a self-starter who has a desire to contribute to a small team with an important mission and who also has:
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner with internal and external stakeholders.
- An understanding of and interest in public health. Knowledge of patient safety and/or government work experience is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or Premiere, is a plus.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
At the Betsy Lehman Center and CHIA, we are committed to earning a reputation as a great place to work and build a career. So, if you’re excited to be part of a diverse and innovative team responsible for identifying opportunities to improve health care in Massachusetts, come join us! To apply and for more information visit: https://www.chiamass.gov/join-our-team/
Skills Required
- Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
- Self-starter with desire to contribute to a small team and mission-driven work.
- Understanding of and interest in public health.
- Knowledge of patient safety and/or government work experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
- Ability to create engaging videos and infographics.
- Experience producing virtual events and webinars (Zoom).
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere).
- Experience drafting, editing, and formatting communications materials (newsletters, flyers, reports, website copy, social media).
What We Do
The Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) is an independent state agency established as the Commonwealth’s primary hub for health care data. It provides reliable information and meaningful analysis for those seeking to improve health care quality, affordability, access, and outcomes through its multifaceted datasets, unique analytic resources, and objective reporting.
