Senior Director - Communications and Public Affairs, Southern Region

Description

Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 52924

Summary:

The Senior Director - Communication and Public Affairs role directs the development of strategic and integrated internal communications, community engagement and public relations strategy across MaineHealth's Southern region in alignment with the overall MaineHealth system strategy. Accountable for the design and growth of communication systems to support the mission, vision and business objectives of the region and the system. Allocates resources to successfully achieve communication objectives. Directs the media relations function to ensure maintenance and enhancement of the region and systems image throughout the region as reflected in the media. Works in conjunction with system marketing to inform system marketing and communications, digital and brand plans as well as communicate those plans and their impact on the local market.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor's degree required, Masters a Plus with an emphasis in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations or related field preferred.
2. License/Certifications: N/A
3. Experience: Ten years of progressive experience in marketing, planning, communications, public relations, market research, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience in a healthcare setting. Project/process management, account management or related capabilities a plus. Seven years supervisory experience or leading team.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

If you have questions about this role, please contact matthew.tzuker@mainehealth.org