Communications Specialist- 8-month Contract

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MHS is a leading developer of innovative solutions dedicated to measuring and developing the potential of people. We're not just about assessments - we're about breaking barriers.

With over forty years of experience, we're pioneers in understanding and addressing neurological conditions and disorders-like ADHD in both children and adults. We're revolutionizing how gifted and talented youth are identified, ensuring a fair and inclusive process that nurtures potential in all its forms. We're deeply committed to improving outcomes within the justice system, offering support and resources to all involved. Our core values drive us to empower individuals at every level, focusing on talent development with an emphasis on emotional intelligence and leadership development.

We prioritize fairness, equity, and bias reduction in all aspects of our work while giving back to the communities we serve. Join us in our journey to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.

THE JOB

We are currently looking for a Communications Specialist who is eager to make an impact as part of a growing, award-winning organization. This role is ideal for a communication professional with experience supporting communications plans, particularly on product positioning and enablement within the behavioral space.

Reporting to the Director, Marketing, the Communications Specialist will support the Senior Communication Specialist with strategic and hands-on communications efforts. The Communications Specialist will play an important role in the ideation and execution of content goals, including how we reach our desired target audience and marketing objectives.

Our ideal candidate is a proactive, creative thinker with a degree of practical judgement. This role requires a team player who can also work independently as priorities shift in a fast-paced, evolving environment. This is a full-time, six-month contract position.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Deliver clear, compelling messaging and campaign materials across marketing channels.
• Collaborate with the Creative Content team and cross-functional team members to create content for various mediums, including blogs, newsletters, social media, press releases, sales enablement tools, case studies, white papers, email marketing, etc.
• Research content and consumer trends to ensure content is relevant and appealing based on the target audience.
• Adhere to and contribute to MHS' content style guide, ensuring the production of high-quality and error-free copy.
• Provide copy editing and proofing of content to be used across marketing channels.
• Ensure that SEO and SEM strategies are effectively implemented within content.
• Work with the Digital Marketing team to track content analytics and generate reports and presentations on performance.
• Stay updated with content trends, consumer preferences, and technological advancements.

WHAT YOU BRING

Ideally, you are a self-starter who is highly organized and can deliver against tight timelines. You thrive when working on multiple projects. Your advanced written and verbal communication skills will be used to work collaboratively across multiple stakeholder groups, and you have keen attention to detail. In addition, you bring:

• Undergraduate degree, or a combination of experience and other credentials.
• A minimum of three years of experience in marketing, communications, or similar.
• Strong copywriting and editing skills, with a focus on storytelling, forward-facing sales enablement tools, and social media copy.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Portfolio or examples of written content (Example: blogs, case studies, fact sheets, etc.)

Skill Sets:

• Excellent command of the English language with native proficiency.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Suite of products; bonus points for experience with D365.

LIFE AT MHS

We are an inclusive and collaborative team who encourage everyone here to learn, grow and THRIVE. Our flexible work arrangement includes the ability to work from home and location flexibility: you can be located anywhere that allows you to align your workday hours with Eastern Standard Time.

MHS Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We respect the dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace and value the importance of diversity, fairness, and trust. Please let us know if you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.