Overview

Our mission is to enhance the health of our community and to achieve this we provide health services that address unmet needs and opportunities.  We demonstrate dignity and respect for all people and focus on our employees, clients and community.  Join our organization and help us accomplish our goals and make a meaningful impact in our community!

Are you an experienced and detail-oriented Managing Editor who can lead the coordination and execution of strategic content that supports the mission and priorities of the Health District?

The Managing Editor is responsible for the timely production of high-quality, accurate content across platforms as well as maintaining editorial calendars, enforcing style and brand standards and contributing to special projects or campaigns. This role serves as a key project manager for multi-channel communications initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a strong writer and editor with the ability to maintain standards in storytelling and brand voice and have demonstrated experience managing processes and projects.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $73,759 to $92,198 annually, depending on qualifications (DOQ)
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Professional development opportunities

Schedule & Environment

  • 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday (Exempt)
  • Primarily office-based with occasional meaningful community engagement
  • May require occasional evening or weekend availability
  • Travel to satellite locations or community partners, as needed

For full qualifications and responsibilities, please review the job description at www.healthdistrict.org/careers.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in writing/editing roles, with at least 2 years in project management or team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the creation, review and distribution of written content, including an intranet news digest, website copy, educational brochures and other marketing collateral.
  • Ensure all content adheres to Health District communication standards, health equity and literacy best practices, and the organization’s style and branding guidelines.
  • Facilitate team collaboration with other departments to support priority initiatives.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and include relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/ living experience. Please include a cover letter that details how your experiences and qualifications align with this position.

Submit a resume and cover letter to Attn: Search Coordinator

  • Email: searchcoordinator@healthdistrict.org
  • Fax: 970-221-7165
  • Mail: Health District of Northern Larimer County, 120 Bristlecone Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524

The anticipated close date is Sunday, August 31, 2025

Why work for us

  • We value a work-life balance.
  • Employees are encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge that result in successful performance in their roles/positions.
  • Medical/Dental benefits: employee covered at 100%; dependents covered at 75%
  • Low-cost vision plan available
  • Retirement plan 401(a): employee contribution (3%); employer contribution (5%)
  • An optional 457(b) retirement plan is available
  • Generous flexible paid time off.  Earn 14 days of PTO in the 1st year and 12 paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) that provide confidential and free support to our staff:
  • o   Access to legal and financial counseling
  • o   Up to six counseling sessions per issue for mental health concerns
  • o   Variety of additional resources
  • Student Loan Forgiveness is available for qualifying borrowers.
  • We believe that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our organization, so we consider a combination of experiences to meet minimum qualifications. Experience may include related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/living experience.
  • We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure that all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion (creed), political beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Infection Prevention

During flu season, flu shots are strongly recommended for this position.

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About Health District of Northern Larimer County

Overview:

The Health District is a public health agency that provides residents of northern Larimer County with dental, mental health and preventive health services, in addition to connecting people to more affordable prescription and health insurance options.

Products and services:

  • Sliding fee and Medicaid dental services
  • Prescription Assistance
  • Sliding-fee mental health counseling and mental health referrals
  • Low-cholesterol screening
  • Quit tobacco counseling
  • Assistance with low-cost health insurance options
  • Online health information resource

Divisions and departments:

  • Advanced Care Planning Team
  • Family Dental Clinic
  • Health Promotion
  • Integrated Primary Care/Mental Health Program
  • Larimer Health Connect
  • Mental Health Connections

Achievements:

The Health District is viewed as a cutting-edge, model public health agency in many areas, from its collection and use of local health statistics to its commitment to collaborative community problem solving around mental health and dental care.

Awards:

2010
Joseph Jabaily Public Health Hero Award
Larimer County Department of Health and Environment

2011
Silver Well Workplace Award
Fort Collins Well City Task Force

2013
Spirit of Giving Award
United Way of Larimer County

2014
National Bike Challenge (for workplaces with 100-499 employees)
League of American Bicyclists

2014-2019
Silver Level Bike Friendly Business designation
League of American Bicyclists

2015
Best News/Talk Show Host or Team in a Major Market for “Community at Work” radio show
Colorado Broadcasters Association

2016
Silver Spotlight Award for Health District Compass Newsletter
League of American Communications Professionals

2020-Present
Gold Level Bike Friendly Business designation
League of American Bicyclists

2022
Nonprofit Collaboration of the Year Award (with Homeward Alliance)
BizWest Media

Future of company:

Health District strategic priorities are determined by a publicly elected board of directors based on a variety of information, including data from a triennial community health survey.

Competitors:

The Health District is a gap-filling agency that is not in competition with other organizations. However, it does partner with many other local entities, including the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, Poudre Valley Hospital/University of Colorado Health, SummitStone Health Partners and others.

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