Communications and Community Relations Specialist

Carex Behavioral Health Services•Dayton, OH

About The Position

The Communications & Engagement Specialist will support internal and external communication initiatives, manage social media presence, and create engaging content that strengthens Carex’s brand and community impact. This role is hands-on and ideal for a creative communicator who can write, design, and execute campaigns across multiple platforms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field.
2–4 years of experience in communications, social media, or marketing (healthcare or nonprofit experience preferred).
Strong writing, editing, and design skills (PowerPoint proficiency required).
Familiarity with social media platforms and analytics tools.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

healthcare or nonprofit experience preferred

Responsibilities

Internal Communications Draft and distribute employee newsletters, announcements, and internal campaigns.
Create PowerPoint presentations and branded materials for leadership and community engagement.
Social Media Management Manage Carex’s social media accounts (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X).
Develop and schedule engaging posts that promote Carex initiatives and events.
Monitor analytics and trends to optimize engagement.
Content Creation & Public Relations Write press releases, blog posts, and community updates.
Assist with media outreach and maintain press lists.
Ensure consistent brand messaging across Carex Behavioral Health, CareXync, and Carex Foundation.
Community Engagement Support Prepare materials for events, sponsorships, and partnerships.
Collaborate with leadership on presentations and outreach strategies.
Measurement & Reporting Track engagement metrics for social media and newsletters.
Provide monthly reports on communication effectiveness.