JOB SUMMARY:

Community Education Group (CEG) seeks a detail-oriented and skilled Communications Coordinator to support the development, tailoring, and dissemination of communications and educational materials across all capacity building assistance (CBA) activities under CEG's CDC-funded Component D award. The Communications Coordinator works under the direct supervision of the Communications Manager and in coordination with the Program Manager to adapt technical assistance (TA) products and educational materials for use across diverse jurisdictions and service contexts.

A core responsibility of this role is adapting TA products and educational materials, including a rural PrEP Education Toolkit, for use across CEG's priority geographies, ensuring materials are accurate, locally relevant, and ready for use by frontline staff. This position also supports the production of reports and promotional materials from Communities of Practice (CoP) sessions, the CBO Summit, and TA product development activities; social media and LMS updates; dissemination of cleared TA products; and Section 508 accessibility formatting for CDC clearance submissions. This position is 100% dedicated to CDC-funded Component D activities.

ORGANIZATION-WIDE EXPECTATIONS:

All staff are expected to:

· Support CEG's mission, vision, and values.

· Demonstrate professionalism, maturity, and respect in all interactions.

· Work effectively with diverse populations using a team-centered and culturally humble approach.

· Communicate proactively with supervisors and cross-functional teams.

· Participate in required meetings, supervision, retreats, and professional development activities.

· Comply with all organizational policies and maintain confidentiality.

POSITION-SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Materials Adaptation & Tailoring

· Adapt TA products and educational materials, including the rural PrEP Education Toolkit, for use across CEG's priority geographies and service contexts.

· Tailor nationally developed materials to reflect local continuum of care structures, Medicaid landscapes, available resources, and community demographics.

· Ensure adapted materials are accurate, locally relevant, and ready for use by frontline staff at CBOs and health department partners.

· Coordinate with program staff and the Senior CBA Lead to ensure adapted materials align with current TA delivery needs and partner priorities.

Communications & Materials Development

· Support drafting and production of reports, findings, summaries, and promotional materials generated from CoP sessions, the CBO Summit, and TA product development activities.

· Develop social media content and partner-facing communications to promote CBA services, TA products, and engagement opportunities.

· Maintain and update content on the LMS platform to ensure accurate, current, and accessible training and resource materials for partners.

· Support dissemination of cleared TA products to priority audiences through coordinated communications and outreach channels.

CDC Clearance & Accessibility Compliance

· Support Section 508 accessibility formatting for TA products submitted for CDC clearance.

· Assist with preparation of materials for CDC clearance processes, ensuring all submissions meet HHS accessibility and CDC communications standards.

· Maintain documentation of clearance status and revisions for assigned materials.

Coordination & Reporting

· Coordinate with the Communications Manager, Program Manager, Senior CBA Lead, and CBA Specialist to align communications and materials development with broader project priorities and workplan objectives.

· Contribute to grant reporting and documentation by providing timely, accurate communications activity data to program leadership and CDC as needed.

· Track and document the production, adaptation, and dissemination of TA products and partner-facing materials.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

· Bachelor's degree in communications, public health, journalism, marketing, or related field; equivalent experience considered.

· Minimum 3+ years of experience in public health communications, health education materials development, or related communications role.

· Demonstrated experience adapting or tailoring health communications materials for specific audiences, jurisdictions, or service contexts.

· Familiarity with HIV prevention, harm reduction, substance use disorder, and the public health landscape of rural and Appalachian communities.

· Working knowledge of Section 508 accessibility requirements and accessible document formatting.

· Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to translate technical public health content for diverse audiences.

· Experience with social media platforms, LMS platforms, and digital communications tools.

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple materials development projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Preferred:

· Prior experience working within CDC-funded programs or with CDC communications standards.

· Familiarity with CDC clearance processes, including Project Initiation Forms (PIFs).

· Experience developing health communications materials for community-based audiences, frontline staff, or rural and underserved communities.

· Familiarity with the PrEP Education Toolkit or similar HIV prevention education resources.

· Lived experience or direct service work in communities affected by HIV, substance use, or related health disparities.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Up to 15% travel required for summits, partner convenings, and training events.

COMPENSATION:

$70,000 annual salary.

CEG offers a benefits package, including:

· Employer contribution toward health insurance premiums

· Dental and vision coverage

· Short- and long-term disability insurance (STD/LTD)

· 401(k) retirement plan

· Paid time off and organizational holidays

HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit:

· Resume or CV

· A brief cover letter (1 page or less) describing experience in public health communications, materials adaptation, or related communications work.

Please send materials to cmalone@communityeducationgroup.org with the subject line:

Communications Coordinator

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.