Communications Specialist - Developmental Disabilities

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement accessible and culturally responsive communications plan.
• Create and post website and all social media content and add/link content from internal and external partners.
• Create (write and design) and disseminate accessible marketing and communication materials, including newsletters, fact sheets, brochures, annual reports, etc.
• Conduct community outreach activities.
• Work with internal and external partners, including individuals with disabilities, family members, caregivers,
• professionals, faculty members, etc.
• Establish and maintain relationships with state and community agencies and organizations.
• Track and report reach of materials and events.
• Support colleagues with communications tasks.
• Other tasks as assigned.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as communications, marketing, or PR.
• 2-3 years of experience in related job discipline.
• Knowledge and skills in internal and external communications, messaging, and social media.
• Available for 32 hrs./week (0.8 FTE), mostly daytime hours (Mon-Fri).
• Excellent knowledge and skills in utilizing communications software, programs, and social media apps.
• Some in-person/on-site availability.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in developmental disabilities and accessible communications.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish.
• Photography and/or (graphic) design skills
  
  

Skills Needed

• Effective use of communication programs/software, such as Constant Contact, Canva, Photoshop, Publisher, etc.
• Excellent editing and communication skills
• Passion for the work; reliable, self-motivated, independent in their work but also interested in working with others.
  
  

Primary Location

MOB - 3430 Burnet

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

DDBP

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

0.8

Weekly Hours

32

• Expected Starting Pay Range
• Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $25.82 - $32.28
  
  

Market Leading Benefits Including*: 

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.
• Competitive retirement plans 
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education 
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners 
• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group 
• Physical and mental health wellness programs 
• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type
  
  

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

 Cincinnati Children's Is

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  
  

 We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability