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Job Title: Communications Associate
Reports to: Communications Sr. Manager
FLSA Status: Full-time Exempt
Prepared Date: February 2024
Salary: $60-$65K
Position Description
Summary
Organization Summary:
The Latino Coalition for a Healthy California (LCHC) is the State’s leading policy organization advocating for the health of the Latino community in California. For more than 30 years, LCHC has uplifted community voices at the Capitol and has achieved multiple policy victories that have protected and advanced health equity for Latinos and all Californians. Today, LCHC is a multi-issue policy organization advocating for policies and programs that promote health equity and racial justice toward building healthy communities for all Californians.
The Communications Coordinator will work to advance the Latino Coalition for a Healthy Californias’ mission to advance and protect Latino Health. The Communications Coordinator will support the Communications Department with the planning and implementing LCHC’s communications strategy to advance all other department projects, including policy advocacy and statewide programming. The coordinator will primarily manage social media accounts and websites and contribute to graphic design, content creation, and press engagement. This individual will advance innovative strategies to grow LCHC’s brand and influence. They will use their knowledge of Latine and ethnic media to showcase LCHC’s expertise in the health policy space. The Policy Communications Coordinator will report to the Sr. Communications Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Communications Coordinator’s role will support all functions of the Communications Department, including, but not limited to:
Social Media and Digital Strategy (50%)
Public Affairs & Outreach (40%)
Administrative (10%)
Other Duties & Responsibilities
Education and/or Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Organizational Relationship
The Communications Associate will work to advance the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California's mission to advance and protect Latine Health in California by: supporting all functions of the Communications Department, communications staff, and the communications needs for all LCHC departments.
Physical Demands
Work Environment
Compensation and Benefits
LCHC offers a generous benefits package including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, life and disability insurance, flexible spending account options, paid holidays, and paid 2 week holiday break. In addition, LCHC provides mental health, moon days, well-being days, professional development funding and the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Latino Coalition for a Healthy California, a project of the Tides Center, is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including Indigenous, Afro-Latinx, bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related) or the conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS Related Conditions (ARC). Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.
How to Apply
Interested candidates, please email a cover letter*, and resume with the job title in the subject line to: lchc@lchc(dot)org. Candidates selected for the interview will be required to participate in a relevant exercise and submit 1 reference. Interviews will begin immediately, and the position will be open until filled.
Guidance for Cover Letter: LCHC is an antiracist, social justice oriented, policy advocacy organization. We recognize the importance of creating a safe space that considers how privilege impacts our work. In your cover letter, identify your approach to working with or for diverse (race, ethnicity, class, immigration status, sexual preference, ability, etc.) communities and how privilege has impacted your professional journey.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95814
Full Time
$83k-102k (estimate)
03/29/2024
07/25/2024
lchc.org
Sacramento, CA
25 - 50
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