Patient Education Content Specialist

Hours:

Part-time, approximately 10 hours per week

Compensation: $25–$40 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Location:

Remote

Reports to:

Executive Director

Employment Type:

Contract

Breast Reconstruction.org is seeking a thoughtful, proactive, and detail-oriented Medical Writer / Content Developer to support our educational content, digital presence, and outreach efforts. This remote, contract role is ideal for a strong writer with experience in healthcare or patient education who is comfortable managing content and contributing to strategic planning.

The Medical Writer / Content Developer plays a key role in ensuring that our website and communications provide accurate, accessible, and up-to-date information for individuals navigating breast reconstruction. This position blends writing, editing, content strategy, and light project coordination, with a strong emphasis on clarity, accuracy, and patient-centered storytelling.

Breast Reconstruction.org exists to educate, empower, and support individuals impacted by breast reconstruction by providing trusted information, amplifying patient voices, and advocating for equitable access to high‑quality reconstruction options.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, mission‑driven work that bridges patient education, medical expertise, and organizational storytelling.

• Write SEO‑optimized blog posts focused on breast reconstruction, patient education, and related topics
• Draft and edit a monthly email newsletter
• Review existing website pages and provide content recommendations
• Add new content to the website to support patient education and organizational initiatives
• Regularly audit the Breast Reconstruction.org website to identify outdated, missing, or unclear content
• Ensure all content is patient‑friendly, medically accurate, inclusive, and aligned with organizational messaging
• Use findings from content gap analyses to identify opportunities to strengthen educational coverage and search visibility
• Implement SEO‑driven updates to existing content in collaboration with an SEO strategist
• Support ongoing website redesign and optimization efforts from a content perspective

• Strong writing, editing, and research skills with the ability to translate information about breast reconstruction into a digestible format for patients, caregivers, and others to understand.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a remote environment
• Familiarity with content management systems such as Word Press or Squarespace
• Comfort making direct edits and updates to website content

• Experience with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp (or similar)
• Understanding of or interest in healthcare, patient advocacy, nonprofit communications, or medical education
• SEO writing experience or willingness to collaborate closely with an SEO strategist
• Personal experience with breast reconstruction, or a close personal connection to someone who has undergone breast reconstruction, is a plus and will be viewed as a valuable perspective in supporting patient‑centered content

Breast Reconstruction.org is an equal opportunity organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.