Communication Specialist

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.-all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in six Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com .

**Responsibilities**

PCG's Human Services Practice Area works with states and providers to design, develop, refine, evaluate, and manage programs that support older adults and people with disabilities, children and youth, and other vulnerable populations. Our mission is to help our clients improve the lives of the people they serve.

Our team is seeking a Communications Specialist to support stakeholder outreach, communications, and marketing activities for state government Human Services clients. The Communications Specialist will work with other members of the communications team to create and deliver effective, meaningful communications to our clients' audiences. This position requires creative thinking as well as a keen technical eye and excellent communications skills. Experience with government agencies and/or health and human services organizations is preferred by not essential.

**Specific Responsibilities:**

+ Create and deliver communications content across a variety of channels-including emails, web content, and social media-aligned with client communications strategies and stakeholder outreach plans

+ Identify communications needs of specific audiences and recommend strategies to meet their communication needs

+ Help coordinate project-related correspondence, surveys, and results, and report to management as appropriate

+ Provide writing and editing support for client-related deliverables

+ Collaborate effectively with other communications team members, including designers, strategist, and project managers to identify and implement creative solutions for clients

+ Manage marketing programs, including content creation, audience list management, delivery schedules, and data analysis to track success levels and assist in guiding data-driven decisions

+ Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality in deliverables

+ Prepare for and provide support during internal and external project-related meetings

**Required Skills:**

+ Strong creative and organizational skills

+ Excellent writing and editing skills (creative copy and technical)

+ Experience using common communication and marketing channels to deliver content, including email, social media, and web

+ Advanced Microsoft Office skills

+ Familiarity with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or Hubspot

+ Experience with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva (preferred)

+ Experience with website design platforms like WordPress or Squarespace (preferred)

+ Ability to work both in a team situation and autonomously

+ Ability to work with colleagues and clients in virtual videoconferencing settings, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.

**Qualifications:**

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience:

+ 1-3 years of relevant experience, including at least one year working in a communications, marketing, or writing specific role

+ Knowledge of or experience with health and human services organizations and/or government agencies (preferred)

+ Applicants from across the US will be considered. Regular work duties are completed virtually/remotely but will require some periodic travel to PCG and client sites.

This position is a remote, work from home position. PCG is a remote-friendly organization and is committed to creating a culture where remote work remains a vital part of the company's success. To be successful in a remote work role at PCG, you must:

+ be available during your set working hours.

+ have a safe, private, and distraction-free environment in which to complete your work, and

+ be able to give your full attention to the completion of your PCG job duties.

Some travel to the office or elsewhere may be required for team meetings, client meetings, etc.

We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until filled.

As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: $60,000 - $70,000

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**Compensation:**

Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role below. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

**EEO Statement:**

Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.

Public Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.