Communications Manager

Position Summary

The Michigan State University‑Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative ( (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ) in the C.S. Mott Department of Public Health at Michigan State University invites applications for the position of Communications Manager I. This position will be based in Flint, Michigan.

The overall mission of the Pediatric Public Health Initiative (PPHI) is to improve the outcomes of Flint children. Through clinical and community programs, partnerships, advocacy, training, and evaluation, the Pediatric Public Health Initiative strives for health equity and serves as a national resource for best practices.

• Revise and maintain program marketing materials to ensure they reflect current messaging, align with brand guidelines, and incorporate the latest creative assets.
• Oversee brand consistency and management across both existing and newly added communities.
• Coordinate advertising campaigns to ensure the program is reaching all eligible moms in a community.
• Facilitate communications onboarding and orientation for newly expanding communities.
• Develop and publish new community pages on the organization’s website.
• Coordinate the ordering of branded materials including bears, rack cards, posters, and other promotional items for existing and new communities.
• Plan and execute community events such as baby parades and gatherings for moms.
• Lead regular calls with communications points of contact (POCs) in each community to ensure alignment and updates.
• Monitor inventory levels and restock promotional items for established communities as needed.
• Distribute social media toolkits to community champions, including key updates and research insights to support local promotion efforts.
• Ensure timely updates of content on the organization’s website.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, a collaborative team player, and someone who thrives in a deadline‑driven environment. Reliability, sound judgment, enthusiasm, creativity, and a willingness to contribute to program goals are key. The ability to juggle multiple priorities with confidence, pivot in response to programmatic changes, and learn quickly will make you a valued partner in advancing the success of the program.

This is a full‑time, 12‑month end‑dated position located in Flint, MI. This is a hybrid position with at least 2 days in office in Flint, MI.

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four‑year college degree program in Journalism, Telecommunications, or Public Relations; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public and media relations, composing, editing and publication production, news, broadcasting, and print media, and/or marketing, advertising, and creative services; graphic design; word processing;

desktop publishing; web design; presentation; spreadsheet and/or database software; public presentation; or radio production; or computer programming/technology; experience managing content for social media channels; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in marketing, advertising, communications, public relations, or community relations.
• Two – four years of demonstrated success in managing marketing and communications campaigns.
• Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners, faculty, staff, and local champions.
• Knowledge of web analytics tools and turning numbers into valuable insights.
• Proficiency with graphic design and publishing tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, InDesign, or similar).
• Familiarity with content management systems (Word Press, Drupal, or similar) and basic web design principles.
• Experience generating content, proofing, and implementing communications campaigns.
• Experience with implementing accessibility standards for people disabilities.
• Competence in event planning and execution, including logistics, promotion, and community engagement.
• Strong project management skills, with ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Experience working with vendors and generating timelines for various projects including print and digital materials.
• Outstanding customer service skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

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This is an off‑dated position funded for one year from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

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The Bidding Eligibility ends on 01/20/2026 at 11:55 PM