Communications Specialist, Bilingual English/Spanish

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Create and oversee the communications calendar.

• Ensure a uniform messaging strategy across various stakeholder groups.

• Develop and produce clear, bilingual content in English and Spanish that complies with Section 508, including FAQs, fact sheets, web content, presentations, and other relevant materials.

• Inform stakeholders about program updates, data-driven reforms, and fiscal initiatives.

• Assist in compiling quarterly summaries of stakeholder feedback.

• Aid in the preparation of the annual summary report on stakeholder experience.

• Collaborate with the client's communications team and external vendors.

• Maintain alignment in stakeholder communications.

• Facilitate engagement for stakeholders related to developmental disabilities within a state health and human services agency client.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or Marketing.

• Over 5 years of professional experience in communications, including a minimum of 3 years in government, Medicaid, health, or human services communications.

• Professional proficiency in both English and Spanish, in written and spoken forms.

• Capability to craft original content in Spanish rather than solely translating.

• Proven experience in Section 508/WCAG 2.1 AA compliance for Word, PowerPoint, PDF, and web content.

• Expertise in plain-language writing for public audiences; a portfolio or writing samples will be requested.

• Background in developing communication strategies and calendars for a public agency or large-scale program.

• Availability to commence in December 2026 and work during Maryland business hours (ET).

• Willingness to travel occasionally to Baltimore, Maryland.

• U.S. work authorization; sponsorship is not available.

• Must operate independently from direct service providers funded by the client agency.

• Preferred: experience in communicating with individuals with disabilities and their families.

• Preferred: familiarity with Maryland state agencies.

• Preferred: skills in graphic and web production, including knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Drupal, or similar tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work flexibility.

• Approximately 10–12 hours of work per week.

• Options for engagement as either a 1099 or W-2 employee.