Communications Specialist (Bilingual English/Spanish)
Core
Develop clear, accessible, and engaging bilingual communications supporting a developmental disabilities stakeholder engagement initiative, explaining program changes and policy developments to individuals, families, providers, and legislators.
Role type
Bilingual communications specialist (contract)
Builds
Original bilingual content (FAQs, fact sheets, website content, presentations) and stakeholder feedback reports
Domain
Public sector / Human services / Developmental disabilities
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Bilingual English/Spanish writing, Section 508 compliance, WCAG 2.1 AA remediation, plain-language writing, communications strategy, stakeholder engagement, content calendar management
Preferred skills
Experience with people with disabilities, Maryland state agency experience, graphic design, web production
Technologies
Word, PowerPoint, PDF, Drupal, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a communications calendar; Write and produce clear, plain-language communications in English and Spanish; Ensure all communications meet accessibility standards; Create original Spanish-language content; Contribute to quarterly stakeholder feedback summaries; Coordinate with communications staff and third-party vendors; Support the production and remediation of accessible documents
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
