Health Literacy Specialist - Temporary Position

ATA Services, Inc. is seeking to hire a Health Literacy Specialist with public health experience to work a temporary position. This position will be remote, however, the selected candidate must live in New Mexico.

• $60.00 per hour, with weekly pay
• Start Date : ASAP
• Part time position : 20 hours per week 
• Duration : 6 Months
• This is a remote position
• Candidate must live in New Mexico

Position Description : 

The Health Literacy Specialist will lead the development, review, and redesign of public-facing health communication materials to ensure they are accessible, inclusive, and aligned with health literacy best practices. Working in collaboration with the Office of Community Engagement, the Language Access Program, and various public health program areas, the contractor will assess a broad range of documents for plain language, readability, cultural appropriateness, and visual clarity.

This role involves conducting health communication audits, conducting literature reviews, and creating tools such as readability checklists, style guides, and plain language templates. The contractor will engage internal teams and external partners to ensure community voices shape how health messages are designed and delivered. Community engagement activities may include facilitating listening sessions, usability testing, or feedback loops with trusted messengers from diverse populations across New Mexico.

Additionally, the contractor will develop and deliver internal capacity-building presentations or training sessions to equip staff with skills in health literacy, clear communication, and inclusive message development. Will work closely with instructional designer to create health literacy e-learnings. This work will serve as a foundation for long-term institutionalization of health literacy practices within the agency.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assess and revise materials for readability and inclusiveness
• Develop health literacy guidelines and templates
• Facilitate focus groups/listening sessions
• Create and deliver training on health literacy

Qualifications :

• Degree in Health Communication, Public Health, or related field
• Experience with plain language and culturally responsive materials
• Strong facilitation and public speaking skills
• Experience working with community partners or in public health education

ATA Services, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.