Communications Specialist

Career Opportunity Position Title: Communications Specialist Classification: Administrative Coordinator, Level 3 Job Type: Term, 0.4 FTE (14 Hours per week) - 6 Months Contract with the possibility of renewal Department: Governance Location: Work from home Reporting to: reputed company Coordinator Compensation: $27.43 - $32.23 /Hr Deadline to apply: September 11, 2026, at 5:00pm --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- reputed company We are Somerset reputed company Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide reputed company of health care services such as reputed company reputed company promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction. 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Review communications data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement - Use available data and feedback to refine communications strategies, content, and reputed company approaches - Prepare recommendations for reputed company communications priorities, tools, resources, and investments Contribute to SWCHC’s organizational responsibilities - Protect the confidentiality of organizational, employee, partner, and community information - Collect, analyze, and report relevant communications data and information - Participate reputed company in meetings, reputed company working reputed company, and organizational initiatives, as required - Contribute to the development of work plans, outcome measures, policies, procedures, and program reports - reputed company with reputed company applicable SWCHC policies, procedures, and occupational health and safety requirements - Participate in required training and reputed company development activities --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Somerset reputed company Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of the individuals and communities we serve. 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