About

• Description

• Position title: Communications Specialist
• Reports to: Marketing and Communications Manager
• FLSA status: Non-Exempt

• Position Summary
• The Communications Specialist supports the development, coordination, and implementation of communications processes and initiatives. Includes planning and maintaining internal and external resources in line with the organizational marketing strategy and communications plan.

• Company Overview
• The Idaho Health Insurance Exchange, dba Your Health Idaho, was established in 2013 by Idaho House Bill 248. We are an independent entity overseen by a 19-member Board of Directors. Your Health Idaho is Idaho’s online marketplace where Idaho individuals, families, and small businesses can shop, compare, and choose the health insurance that’s right for them. We are also the only place where Idahoans can apply for and receive a tax credit that can pay for some or all of their monthly premiums. We serve over 100,000 Idahoans and support ~$500m in annual premiums. Your Health Idaho has received multiple awards for our culture and is recognized as a premier employer in the Treasure Valley.

• Responsibilities (Position may include additional functions not listed)
• Ensure communication strategy is consistent and reflects the organization’s strategic vision
• Act as the main point of contact for internal communications requests and suggestions.
• Maintain Your Health Idaho’s intranet site by collaborating with other team members for weekly posts, updating resources, and performing regular content audits.
• Build relationships with internal customers to create content, provide editorial support, and ensure communications, content, and presentations are consistent with Your Health Idaho’s tone and style.
• Assist the Marketing and Communications Manager with the development of communications materials for internal and external audiences. Maintain internal communications calendars
• Provide support for various marketing, communications, and outreach projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Qualifications (Required knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in corporate communications, internal communications, public relations, or related field
• Knowledge of communications and marketing ethics and best practices
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with WordPress or similar platform
• Knowledge of email marketing software such as Constant Contact or similar program
• Basic Adobe Creative Suite skills a plus (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• High level of professionalism and ability to effectively interact and develop relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and continually evolving environment
• Ability to assume responsibility, accountability, and maintain confidentiality consistent with the values and integrity of Your Health Idaho
• Requirements
• Physical & Other Requirements
• Ability to work in office and workshop settings. Frequent facilitation of meetings, workshops, or group meetings. Use of normal office machines and specialized audio-visual equipment for presentations.
• Ability to listen to and understand others, as well as the ability to give and receive instructions via telephone, computer messages, in person, and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to write and compose correspondence, memorandums, and reports manually and via computer or email, as well as be able to make presentations.
• Availability to work additional hours as projects demand.