Position Details

• Position Title: Health Communication Specialist 
• Reports To: Program Officer 
• Hours/Week: 40 hrs (Full Time) 
• FLSA Definition: Exempt 

About the Role The Health Communication Specialist plays a crucial role in promoting health equity and community engagement within the SEPA Mujer community. This position requires strong communication, creative, and interpersonal skills with a focus on developing and implementing effective health communication strategies.+1

Responsibilities

• Health Communication Strategy Development:
  • Develop and implement comprehensive health communication strategies to promote health equity and engage the community.
  • Create engaging and informative health education materials, including flyers, brochures, social media content, presentations, and multimedia content (podcasts, videos).
• Workshop Development & Facilitation:
  • Develop and deliver engaging health education workshops for both community members and healthcare providers.
  • Collaborate with program staff to integrate health communication strategies into existing programs.
• Community Outreach & Engagement:
  • Conduct grassroots outreach to promote health equity initiatives and engage community members.
  • Partner with local health organizations (e.g., Sun River Health, Stony Brook Medicine, Northwell Health) to disseminate health information and connect community members with resources.
• Media Relations:
  • Build and maintain relationships with local media outlets.
  • Develop and disseminate press releases and other media materials.
  • Represent SEPA Mujer at community events and conferences.
• Data Collection & Evaluation:
  • Track and analyze the reach and impact of health communication campaigns.
  • Collect and analyze feedback from community members and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, communication, journalism, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in health communication, public relations, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills (both written and verbal) in English and Spanish.
• Experience in developing and delivering presentations and workshops.
• Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) a plus.
• Experience with social media marketing and content creation.
• Strong commitment to health equity and social justice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
• 15 PTO days, and 11 holidays.
• After six months of employment: Summer schedule and paid holiday vacation from Dec 24th to Jan 1st.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to Program Officer Abigail Esquivias via email at aesquivias@sepamujer.org. For more information please call (631) 980-2555.

SEPA Mujer Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. This job description is subject to modification as duties and responsibilities change.