{"id":17776,"date":"2026-11-06T15:28:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T15:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.eightelevengroup.com\/jobs\/job\/a1wcv000001bk3leac-communications-specialist-nashville-tennessee\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T17:09:01","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T17:09:01","slug":"a1wcv000001bk3leac-communications-specialist-nashville-tennessee","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.eightelevengroup.com\/jobs\/job\/a1wcv000001bk3leac-communications-specialist-nashville-tennessee\/","title":{"rendered":"Communications Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Healthcare Communication Specialist<\/p>\n<p> Location: Tennessee (Hybrid \u2013 minimum 1 day in office per week, subject to change per Alternative Workforce Solutions Policy)<\/p>\n<p> Attendance Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday\u2013Friday, 8:00AM\u20134:30PM CST)<\/p>\n<p> Compensation: $27 \u2013 $30 per hour<\/p>\n<p> Contract Timeframe: 6 months with high potential for annual extension on 6\/30 per state fiscal calendar<\/p>\n<h3>ABOUT THE ROLE<\/h3>\n<p>Our client, a government agency, is seeking a Healthcare Communication Specialist to support the Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs program on a full-time, hybrid contract basis. In this role, you will lead the development and execution of communication plans, create culturally competent digital and print materials, manage program websites, and report on communication performance metrics. You will also develop newsletters, social media campaigns, and public service announcements, while fostering community engagement through storytelling, interviews, and multimedia initiatives. The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting children and youth, skilled in dynamic communication, and able to thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. This position requires Tennessee residency and offers a supportive workplace with opportunities for annual contract renewal.<\/p>\n<h3>WHAT YOU&#8217;LL DO<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Create and implement communication plans aligned with program goals and objectives for children and youth with special healthcare needs.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with subject matter experts and community partners to design compelling, culturally competent digital and printed materials.<\/li>\n<li>Update and maintain program websites, ensuring compliance with digital accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508).<\/li>\n<li>Develop and distribute monthly newsletters, social media campaigns, and public service announcements.<\/li>\n<li>Track, analyze, and report on communication performance indicators and platform metrics.<\/li>\n<li>Lead community engagement initiatives, including collecting stories, conducting interviews, and producing multimedia content such as videography and photography.<\/li>\n<li>Build and 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