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Title: Health Education and Communication Coordinator
$72,092 - $103,649 / Posted Thru: 9/20/2026
Location: Hybrid, Lansing - Must Live and Work in the State of Michigan
Purpose:The Health Education and Communication Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities associated with internal and external communications within the Division of Emerging Infectious Diseases at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The position serves as a resource for staff and programs across the division, providing operational and strategic communication support, planning and content development. This position is also responsible for development and dissemination of content across a range of mediums, including the Division's webpages, social media, press releases, and reports.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinate and oversee development of division communications plans and strategies in alignment with department, administration, and bureau priorities.
Lead outbreak response communication as core member of the Division's response activities.
Draft and coordinate review and dissemination of press releases, talking points, and responses to media requests.
Ensure all division communications are routed through appropriate review and approval processes, and meet all department and bureau content, style, and accessibility standards.
Coordinate maintenance of external webpages, including online reports and resources, ensuring content is updated with current information as necessary.
Review, develop, and design content, communication materials and reports for a variety of communication channels, both independently as assigned and as a consultant to program areas.
Identify opportunities to engage external partners and communities to improve health outcomes.
Coordinate and assist with internal communications for the Division.
Assist with coordinating and facilitating conferences, webinars, and trainings as needed.
Assist with writing grant proposals and creation of both internal and external reports, coordinating grant application submissions and special reports.
Demonstrate commitment to health equity and DEI through engagement and alignment with BIDP, PHA, and MDHHS initiatives.
Always represent the best interests of MDHHS and MPHI.
Other duties as directed.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Education: Possession of a master's degree in public health, health communication or a related field.
Experience: Three or more years of experience with demonstrated increasing responsibility in health education, community outreach, health communications, or public relations preferred.
ImportantSkillsand Characteristics:
Strong understanding of public health infectious disease prevention and response.
Advanced ability to convey highly technical information to the lay public through effective written and oral communication.
Moderate to advanced knowledge of risk and crisis communication.
Commitment to health equity and the understanding of health equity principles as related to public health communication planning, delivery and evaluation.
Ability to effectively communicate the impact of structural and social determinants of health on individual and population level health outcomes.
Ability to engage partners and communities most impacted in the development and design of health education materials.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, focused attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency.
Self-motivated with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner and handle multiple tasks at one time with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with email/internet browser software.
Competency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or other graphic design software.
Ability to organize and coordinate the work of others.
Ability to be flexible with changing deadlines.
Ability to organize, evaluate, and present information effectively.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Must have reliable home internet connection. A valid vehicle operator's license to attend off-site/in-person meetings, conferences, and trainings. Viewing a CRT or VDT screen over 75% of the time. Position may occasionally require work outside of normal business hours.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: No assigned responsibility.
IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: This position has a direct impact on the quality of services provided by MPHI to MDHHS.The Health Education and Communication Coordinator is a key member of the State's response to infectious disease threats. The candidate will provide support to internal and external partners, as well as staff at all levels of the Bureau. The position will help ensure that the best evidence-based practices are being implemented across all Bureau programs to help protect the health of Michigan residents.
REQUIRED COMMUNICATION
Contact Person/Group
Frequency
Purpose
Emerging Infectious Diseases Division Director
Daily
General Direction & Supervision
BIDP Communications Coordinator
Daily
Coordination, Planning and Projects
Section Managers
Weekly
General Coordination and Consultation
Program/Project leads
As needed
Projects and Consultation
Division Staff
As needed
Projects and Consultation
For purposes of employment standards, this classification is "Exempt" from overtime provisions of the fair Labor Standards Act.
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