Marketing and Communications Specialist - Temporary

Salary: $25.34 Hourly Location : Waukegan, IL Job Type: Temporary Remote Employment: Remote Only Job Number: 16271 Department: Health Department Division: Business Operations Opening Date: 03/04/2026 Salary Grade: Hourly.5 Pay Grade: 5 General Description The Marketing Communications Specialist is a a valuable member of our Health Department team who assists the Marketing and Communications Manager in conducting a comprehensive marketing and communications program for the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center. This person's main responsibilities are internal communications, social media, and assisting in the production of marketing materials. Additional responsibilities include organizing outreach activities, developing messaging to increase public awareness of health issues and Health Department services, and executing risk communications in the event of public health threats and emergencies. Scheduled Hours: 37.5 hours per week This position is temporary, with an estimated duration from April to early August; this timeframe is subject to change. Essential FunctionsCollaborates with Health Department programs to develop and implement internal and external communication plans, with a focus on innovative approaches to content delivery. Develops content for internal email newsletters, employee screensavers, and manager talking points. Develops social media content for the Health Department's Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and NextDoor, and other platforms. Responds to public inquiries via phone, email, and social media messages. Assists in the creation of professional brochures, flyers, infographics and other marketing materials to promote health department programs. Develops messages to raise awareness of health issues to promote public health. Takes photos of Health Department activities and maintains photo files. Takes the lead in organizing community outreach events; assists Health Department programs with their event coordination and communications. Updates content on the Health Department's website, social media accounts, intranet site and digital signs. Responds to external requests for community event participation and occasional requests for information from the media. Assists with disseminating risk communication and public information regarding preparedness, exposure risks and response to public health threats and emergencies. Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education RequiredBachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations or a related field (preferred) or a minimum of 2 years related experience. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required. Must be able to maintain effective professional relationships with staff and non-agency contacts. Must be flexible and capable of fulfilling last minute requests from media and staff. Supplemental Information As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community. Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at. At this time, you must live in Illinois or Wisconsin to be eligible to work at Lake County Health Department. You can find our salary gradesat. For unionized positions, a list of our collective bargaining agreements can be found here: . Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Here at the Health Department, we are proud to employ a diverse workforce of dedicated individuals focused on promoting the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Lake County. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and collaboration, enabling each employee to perform at their maximum potential and to more effectively work with clients, patients, and employees. We offer: Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees Paid Time Off to support work-life balance IMRF Pension and 457 retirement plans Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement You can find more details on our benefits on our website at 01 Do you have a bachelor's in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations or a related field? Yes No 02 Please summarize your relevant experience. 03 Describe your experience with using digital marketing tools and social media advertising. Please list any programs and systems used. 04 Please share why you are interested in working for this program and how your experience directly relates to this opening. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10