Communications Specialist

Applications will be accepted through Friday 3/29/24 only.

Compensation:

• Hourly, non-exempt
• New hires can expect to be placed on our starting wage scale of $28.17 to $33.65 per hour
• Based on performance, there is room to grow on our full wage scale of $28.17 to $39.18 per hour

Work Schedule:

• Full time, 40 hours/week
• Schedule is mainly weekdays, but must be flexible to work occasional early mornings, evenings &/or weekends
• Hybrid schedule

Who We Are

Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) that has been proudly and successfully serving the greater Whatcom County area since 1982. With clinics located in Bellingham & Ferndale, we offer comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health and dental care, as well as pharmacy services to a diverse and often underserved patient population of all ages. Employing almost 300 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve.

What We Value

• Respect
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

We have an inclusive culture and strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard a diverse workforce of the very best talent, whose ambitions and values align with ours.

Job Summary

As our Communications Specialist, you would be responsible for performing a wide range of administrative tasks to support the Planning & Development Department including managing UCNW’s social media presence, ad placement, and video production. In addition, this position is the electronic communications super user. Duties would include but are not limited to the following:

• Managing UCNW’s social media presence
• Supporting UCNW’s marketing efforts
• Producing and coordinating internal communication efforts
• Working with the Planning & Development Department on UCNW priorities

What We Offer

• A friendly & collaborative team environment
• A competitive compensation package

Generous benefits including:

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match after 1 year of eligibility
• 6 paid holidays
• Generous paid time off of 108 hours accrued in Year 1 gradually increasing to 196 hours per year over 10 years
• Paid sick leave
• Other paid leaves for Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow/Organ Donation
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Variety of optional insurances including Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Travel as well as Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative transportation incentives
• Healthy Living reimbursement
• Unique programs including Medical Hardship Payroll Loans, Employee Referral Bonus, Will preparation services & a gym discount
• Employment that counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness – details can be viewed at Federal Student Aid.

• Experience & proficiency with videography, including editing, & social media campaigns
• Ability to work independently & be self-directed while also working collaboratively with the Planning & Development team & other teams at UCNW
• Possess written and verbal communications skills, computational and computer skills and mathematical knowledge at a level typically acquired through completion of a general studies high school program.
• Possess specific knowledge and training in Communications typically acquired during completion of a certificate in Communications.
• Ability to use applicable marketing and communications software

NOTE: Top candidates will be asked to submit examples of their video & social media work

To apply, visit our Careers Page: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/01ab991b-8943-482a-9a66-9faa7b131dec/Unity-Care-NW . For news on our organization & future job postings, please follow us on LinkedIn at https://bit.ly/363mfhv!

Unity Care NW has an Employee Health Program for the safety of our patients and staff. The program requires all employees to receive annual flu immunizations. UCNW also requires vaccination against COVID-19 as a vital public health measure that has truly been life-saving. We are proud of the leadership role we have played in protecting our community from this devastating virus.