What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Specialist position at Marquart IT Solutions?
Overview
MITS is placing a Communications Specialist with a Hawaii state agency to manage public health communications activities including a statewide social media campaign, graphic design and video production oversight, and webpage content management.
Responsibilities
- Serve as primary point of contact between agency staff and communications contractors
- Coordinate project timelines, approvals, and deliverable schedules across social media, video, graphic design, and web content
- Review contractor-submitted materials for accuracy, cultural appropriateness, and alignment with agency messaging
- Develop press releases, internal updates, and public-facing announcements
- Oversee social media campaign performance and content approval workflows
- Monitor graphic design and video production deliverables
- Coordinate webpage content updates and maintenance
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in public information, health communications, or strategic communications
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Experience with digital media and multi-component communications projects
- Ability to review and provide feedback on scripts, graphics, video, and multimedia content
- Excellent written communication skills
- Cultural competency for Hawaii communities
Preferred
- Public health communications background
- Familiarity with cannabis, behavioral health, or other sensitive public health topics
- Experience with Hawaii state government communications processes
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $35