Responsibilities

• Website Support: Creates and posts digital communications to support local health district webpages and/or provides support for “The Comms Hub”, to include organization and publishing of communication assets from local and national sources, as well as vendor partners
• Writes, reviews, and edits website copy
• Develops web content, selects assets, and optimizes the user experience
• Repackages and simplifies existing content to improve engagement and user experience
• Creates graphics or visuals, including logos or other visual communication elements
• Updates websites with links, digital assets, and written content
• Creates content that meets web accessibility standards, ADA, and Section 508 regulations
• Performs routine updates to the LHD’s website, as requested
• Collaborates with Local Health Districts and VDH subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop content; ensures content is current, relevant, and actionable
• May provide support for “The Comms Hub”, to include organization and publishing of communication assets from local and national sources, as well as vendor partners

Requirements

• Experience writing, reviewing, and editing website copy, developing web content, selecting assets, and optimizing the user experience
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical and complex information to plain language
• Experience providing communications and public relations support, such as experience with digital communications projects and initiatives, marketing support, and ensuring quality control
• Experience creating effective, engaging website content
• Knowledge of web design and/or web accessibility
• Ability to work independently and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong project management skills and experience providing technical communications and website development expertise to others
• Excellent research and organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate across teams/departments and maintain effective working relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams

Preferred

• Additional Considerations: Experience using web content management systems, such as WordPress
• Experience with graphic design platforms such as Canva or Adobe Illustrator
• Understanding e-newsletters / digital marketing, and a preferred understanding of GovDelivery software

Benefits

• The Virginia Department of Health offers 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.