Communications Associate

The Health and Welfare Council of Long Island (HWCLI) is a private, not for profit, health and human services planning, research/public education and advocacy organization that serves as the umbrella for public and non-profit agencies serving Long Island's poor and vulnerable individuals and families. 

The Health Equity Alliance of Long Island (HEALI) is Long Island’s Social Care Network (SCN) of community-based organizations (CBOs) and healthcare providers building a person centric model that integrates healthcare, social care, and behavioral health care. HWCLI is the lead entity for the HEALI Social Care Network. The SCN brings together social service and health care providers from across Nassau and Suffolk counties through identification, care coordination, integration, and provision of tailored funding to provide enhanced healthcare equity.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Communications Associate, HEALI

HWCLI seeks an energetic, passionate, and socially conscious individual to support the HWCLI and HEALI missions.

The Communications Associate will work under the direction of the Senior Communications Manager to support the development and execution of HEALI communications for its target audiences, including health care providers, community-based organizations, Medicaid members, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and critical thinker who can translate HEALI’s organizational impact and priorities into clear and engaging content for diverse audiences and channels. The successful candidate will carry out assigned projects independently, using research skills and sound judgment to resolve challenges and identify when guidance is needed in a fast-paced, evolving environment. This role combines writing, editing, research, social media management, graphic design, and communications project assistance. This role plays a key part in helping the social care network turn communications strategy into action, supporting meaningful engagement and building impact across Long Island communities. 

Responsibilities include:   

Writing, Editing, and Research 

• Synthesize information from multiple sources into clear, engaging written content for diverse audiences across print and digital channels. 

• Draft, edit, and proofread short-form communications, including emails, social media posts, newsletter briefs, flyers, and web content. 

• Support the writing and editing of board reports, presentations, and other organizational communications.  

• Gather information from internal teams, identify relevant story angles, and develop content that communicates HEALI’s programs, priorities, and impact. 

• Adapt content for different audiences and channels while maintaining accuracy, clarity, and consistency with HEALI’s messaging and brand voice.  

Social Media and Digital Communications 

• Under direction of Senior Communications Manager, take responsibility for day-to-day operations of HEALI’s Facebook and Instagram accounts, including content creation, scheduling, publishing, and monitoring. 

• Work with Senior Communications Manager to develop and maintain a social media calendar that is aligned with HEALI’s priorities, outreach campaigns, and community engagement goals. 

• Monitor social media performance and, in collaboration with the data team, analyze metrics and present findings and recommendations to the Senior Communications Manager to inform content and channel strategy. 

• Capture high-quality photographs at HEALI events and outreach activities for use across social media and other communications channels, including selecting and editing images for publication. 

• Write original social media copy and design engaging, on-brand visual assets using Canva. 

Outreach and Community Engagement 

• Assist outreach team by developing print and digital collateral that supports awareness of HEALI’s community engagement initiatives. 

• Attend Long Island outreach events twice per month to take photos for HEALI social media content. 

• Develop print and digital communications materials, including flyers, toolkits, and partner resources as needed, using established brand guidelines. 

Administrative 

• Maintain and organize communications asset library, templates, and content calendars. 

• Complete administrative tasks as needed related to communications production, including coordinating printing, tracking asset inventory, and maintaining contact lists and project records. 

Qualifications, Required Skills and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or closely related field or significant equivalent work experience required. 

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience required. 

• Demonstrated resourcefulness and problem-solving skills, with the ability to complete assigned tasks independently, manage competing priorities, and recognize when to seek guidance. 

• Experience preparing assets for multiple formats and channels (email, social media, web, print). 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Fluency in Canva or similar tool 

• Ability to take clear, well-composed photographs using a smartphone or digital camera, with basic photo editing skills. 

• Ability to attend approximately two outreach events per month across Nassau and Suffolk counties. 

• Fluency in Social Media Platforms and working understanding of analytics 

• Ability to develop communication that supports cross-cultural engagement and messaging that supports diversity, equity, and belonging 

• Ability to work as part of a team and follow established branding, communication, and approval guidelines, while communicating ideas for improvement. 

• Strong interpersonal skills, independently resourceful and thrives in a remote environment 

• Proficient with MS Office and various business software 

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage
• Retirement plan with Employer contribution after 1-year, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid time-off
• Hybrid work environment, ability to travel to office and local partners required
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment on a new state-wide initiative to improve health equity
• Schedule: Monday – Friday

HWCLI is an equal opportunity employer.