Coordinator ,Corporate Communications (Full Time, 40, Day)

RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under direction of manager, plans, coordinates, and implements projects, programs and events related to community relations and corporate communications.

• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with the media and public.

• Develops, coordinates, and implements communication strategies and procedures as directed.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Seeing, hearing, speaking, finger dexterity.

• Frequent: sitting.

• Occasional: walking, standing, stooping/bending, reaching at and below shoulder level.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• Must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to respond to media calls as needed.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, public relations, communications, marketing or related field; or four (4) years progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, marketing, health care or related field may be substituted for the educational requirement.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• In addition to the educational requirement, minimum two (2) years of experience in public relations, preferably in the health care industry.

• Prior experience dealing with the news media required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet