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Job Overview
Communications and Community Engagement Specialist
Northern Human Services | Full-time
Good communication helps people understand where to turn, what is changing, and how they can take part. Northern Human Services is looking for a creative, organized communicator to help connect our staff and communities across northern New Hampshire.
You’ll develop newsletters, staff announcements, presentations, social media content, website updates, and other materials that make complex information clear and accessible. Working with the CEO, leadership, and program teams, you’ll help communicate NHS’s transition to the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model and share the impact of our services. You’ll also help coordinate outreach opportunities and staff community events.
You may be a strong fit if you:
- Write and edit clearly for different audiences.
- Enjoy turning ideas into polished, practical materials.
- Have experience with design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite and email platforms such as Constant Contact or similar products.
- Can manage multiple projects and build productive relationships with staff and community partners.
A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, English, or a related field is preferred in combination with relevant experience; equivalent professional experience may be considered. Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, human services, or a nonprofit setting is a plus.
This full-time, non-exempt position reports to the CEO. Travel within NHS’s service area and statewide may be required. Hybrid or flexible arrangements may be available based on organizational needs.
Bring your ideas and your skills to work that connects people with meaningful services. We welcome your application.
Must live in NH, ME or VT.
This Position requires valid driver’s license, proof of adequate auto insurance and the completion of Driver, Criminal and Background Records Checks. This Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and Provider.
Pay: $30.24 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Conway, NH 03818
Salary : $30