Workforce Pathways Professional – Training and Communication Specialist (PS3)
Remote/Home-Based | Project Position (Ends May 30, 2026)

The Workforce Pathways Program (WFP), within the Office of Public Affairs & Equity, fosters paid opportunities for individuals historically excluded from public health careers, bridging lived experiences and cultural diversity into a workforce reflective of Washington’s populations.

Role Overview
As the Training and Communication Specialist (PS3), you will drive agency-wide training, outreach, and communication efforts for the Office of Enterprise Risk Management (OERM). Your focus will promote equitable access, prevent discrimination, safeguard information, and ensure compliance with civil rights, public disclosure, and records laws. This role supports initiatives across OERM, emphasizing the Civil Rights & ADA Program and Privacy Office.

Work Location
This remote role offers flexibility, with occasional, pre-scheduled in-person collaboration. Applicants must reside in Washington State or near the Oregon/Washington or Idaho/Washington borders.

Required (meet ONE option):

1. Three (3) years of experience in:
   • Communications or content creation
   • Community engagement
   • Education/training
2. A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field + One (1) year of experience in community engagement or education/training.

Preferred:

• Multilingual abilities.
• Experience in accessibility, equity, collaboration, or civil rights.
• Proficiency in digital media tools (e.g., Adobe Suite, Microsoft Teams).
• Commitment to public service and underserved communities.

About Washington State Department of Health

Our programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide information to help people make good health decisions and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies. To accomplish all of these, we collaborate with many partners every day. We help ensure a safer and healthier Washington by: Working to improve health through disease and injury prevention, immunization, and newborn screening Providing health and safety information, education and training so people can make healthy choices Promoting a health and wellness system where we live, learn, work, play and worship Addressing environmental health hazards associated with drinking water, food, air quality and pesticide exposure Protecting you and your family by licensing healthcare professionals, investigating disease outbreaks and preparing for emergencies

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