Communications and Engagement Coordinator
JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
Summary
The Communications and Engagement Coordinator supports JBS Mental Health Authority's community relations, public engagement, social media, and employee engagement efforts. This position coordinates JBS participation in community and employee events, manages promotional materials and social media content, and promotes employee culture, recognition, and wellness initiatives.
Job description
Position Summary
The Communications and Engagement Coordinator supports JBS Mental Health Authority's community relations, public engagement, social media, and employee engagement efforts. This position coordinates JBS participation in community and employee events, manages promotional materials and social media content, and promotes employee culture, recognition, and wellness initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Represent JBS at community events, health fairs, job fairs, and other approved public engagement activities.
- Coordinate event registration, employee participation, supplies, promotional materials, and other event logistics.
- Clearly communicate JBS's mission, programs, services, and employment opportunities to community members and partners.
- Manage JBS social media accounts and create approved content highlighting programs, services, employees, events, and community activities.
- Maintain a social media and event calendar and appropriately respond to or route messages and inquiries.
- Gather approved photographs, program updates, and event information for social media and other organizational communications.
- Maintain an organized inventory of marketing, promotional, and event supplies.
- Coordinate the Employee Engagement Committee and gather employee input on internal initiatives and external community ideas.
- Serve as a resource to the JBS Junior Board.
- Assist Human Resources with employee recognition, wellness initiatives, morale activities, organization-wide events, career fairs, and recruitment events.
- Prepare flyers, announcements, sign-up materials, and other event or employee communications.
- Support recruitment, fundraising, sponsorship, community partnership, and public awareness activities as approved by leadership.
- Track event participation, expenses, supplies, social media activity, and follow-up items.
- Provide routine Human Resources administrative support and assist with special projects as assigned.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionally represent JBS at all times.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, human resources, business, nonprofit management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related professional experience, required.
- Previous experience in community relations, social media, event planning, marketing, human resources, or administrative support preferred.
- Strong organizational, written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Ability to create engaging and professional social media content.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms; experience with Canva or similar programs preferred.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to JBS locations and community events.
- Ability to work occasional evening or weekend events.
Physical and Work Requirements
Ability to travel locally, transport and set up event materials, stand for extended periods, and lift and carry supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, human resources, business, nonprofit management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related professional experience, required.
- Previous experience in community relations, social media, event planning, marketing, human resources, or administrative support preferred.
- Strong organizational, written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Ability to create engaging and professional social media content.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms; experience with Canva or similar programs preferred.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to JBS locations and community events.
- Ability to work occasional evening or weekend events.
Company overview
The Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority is a regional government agency responsible for coordinating and providing comprehensive mental health services across Jefferson, Blount, and St. Clair counties in Alabama. As a public mental health authority, it operates under state regulations to ensure accessible mental health care for residents in its service area. The organization typically oversees a range of services including crisis intervention, outpatient counseling, substance abuse treatment, case management, and community-based support programs. These authorities play a crucial role in bridging the gap between state mental health policies and local community needs, often working with various healthcare providers, social service agencies, and community organizations to create integrated care systems. The authority focuses on serving vulnerable populations, including individuals with serious mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders, while also providing prevention and early intervention services to promote community mental wellness.