Responsibilities

• Works with an external communications firm to develop and execute a media strategy to advance policy and advocacy goals, including managing media relationships, triaging inquiries, drafting messaging, and coordinating with the President & CEO
• Supports development of advocacy materials, including fact sheets and other documents
• Leads development, production, and dissemination of communications with member public health care systems, including newsletters, Board of Directors materials, and presentations
• Manages CAPH digital presence, including: website strategy, structure, and routine updates; and social media content, engagement, and growth
• Partners with member public health care system communications leaders to align messaging, support advocacy efforts, and elevate member successes; facilitates collaboration and peer exchange
• Oversees communications strategy and execution for the annual CAPH/SNI Annual Conference, including creation of annual theme development, annual quality leaders awards, development and execution of collateral and website, and management of external design support
• Partners closely with SNI leadership and external SNI communications consultant to ensure alignment and consistency of messaging and products, including the website and publications, across CAPH/SNI

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of health policy Advanced degree in communications, public policy, public health, public administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement communication materials to advance a public policy agenda
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with good attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with both technical and non-technical staff in a small, team-based organization.
• Understanding of health policy landscape in California preferred

Preferred

• Advanced degree in communications, public policy, public health, public administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant professional experience

Benefits

• The starting salary range for this position is $100,000-$125,000. CAPH offers an extremely competitive benefits package.