Communications Specialist - Bismarck, ND

Office of Rural Health Transformation - Bismarck, North Dakota - Communications Specialist · Tell the story of the state's health transformation as a ND Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Communications Specialist. · On a daily basis, you'll design and implement mater ...

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Office of Rural Health Transformation - Bismarck, North Dakota - Communications Specialist

Tell the story of the state's health transformation as a ND Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Communications Specialist.

On a daily basis, you'll design and implement materials that will engage the public, stakeholders and consumers in the state's Rural Health Transformation. You'll write and manage content for a variety of communications channels, including websites, stakeholder updates, social and legacy media.

To do this work, you'll collaborate with a talented team of communications professionals and program leaders.

To be successful in this position, you're able to write skillfully for many different mediums and audiences, including the people the agency serves, the media, social media and internal team members. You are a team player, proactive, solutions/improvement oriented and customer focused.

To be considered for this position, you must have a bachelor's degree and one to three (1-3) years of professional experience. Experience with Adobe and/or media relations is a plus.

As part of your application, be prepared to upload two examples (or links) of your work. At least one example must be a demonstration of your writing ability for the public.

Location: This position is located at the North Dakota State Capitol in Bismarck. The candidate selected must reside in the Bismarck/Mandan region or be willing to relocate to the area.

Funding of Position: This position is funded by a federal grant. If grant dollars do not exist, the continuation of the role will need to be reviewed.

About the Office of Rural Health Transformation: ND HHS is launching an ambitious Rural Health Transformation Project, guided by a simple but powerful belief: when we lead with light, we create systems rooted in hope, clarity, and possibility. This work is about strengthening access to care, improving health outcomes, and building sustainable, people-centered health systems for rural communities across our state. Through deep collaboration across private, public, and community partners, we are reimagining how rural health services are designed, delivered, and supported, so that where someone lives never limits their opportunity to be healthy. The Rural Health Transformation Project has four goals:

Rebuild and retain a rural health workforce

Prevent chronic disease, restore health and reduce costs

Bring high-quality care closer to home

Gain efficiency with modern technology and data

About ND HHS: ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state, and special sources.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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Application Procedures

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information:

A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Marcie Wuitschick, CHRO, at or at

Employing Unit: ND HHS - Office of Rural Health Transformation

TTY Number: ND Relay Service text); voice)

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person