Communications Generalist

Blue Ridge Health•Hendersonville, NC

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Blue Ridge Health, we believe in caring for all - with respect, without exception. As a leading nonprofit community health center serving Western North Carolina, we provide comprehensive, accessible healthcare and support services to those who need it most. The Communications team plays a vital role in promoting our services, telling our story, and building relationships throughout our communities. If you’re creative, enjoy working with a variety of people, and excited to make a difference through your work, we want to meet you! This position is office-based in Hendersonville, NC, with possible limited remote options and limited travel as needed. As Communications Generalist, you’ll help bring the mission of Blue Ridge Health to life through compelling content, strong organization, and an enthusiastic public presence. You’ll be part of a small, collaborative team where every day brings new challenges, opportunities to learn, and meaningful work that impacts lives. This role blends creative, administrative, and logistical responsibilities — ideal for someone who is both dynamic and detail-oriented, and who finds purpose in promoting equitable healthcare access.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree required
Excellent writing, editing, and grammar skills
Confident communicator, comfortable speaking publicly and engaging with a wide variety of people
Organized and dependable with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Creative thinker with basic design ability
Self-starter who can handle both independent work and team collaboration
Inclusive, friendly, and mission-driven, with a grateful heart and resilient spirit
Tech-savvy and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Eager to learn!

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred; English, Communications, Public Relations, or related field preferred.
Adobe design experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Write and edit clear, compelling content for newsletters, flyers, rack cards, social media, website, and more
Create and Design drafts for effective marketing materials (social posts, T-shirts, flyers, etc.) with minimal supervision.
Post and schedule engaging content across multiple social media platforms
Draft press releases and letters and coordinate distribution to media outlets, patients, and community partners
Manage small marketing projects with printers, sign companies, and other external vendors
Coordinate special events and contests with the Communications team
Manage and maintain mailing lists
Track project timelines and deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met
Manage calendars and help organize departmental priorities
Provide administrative support for the Communications Manager as needed
Represent Blue Ridge Health publicly at events or internally during clinic visits as needed (occasional day travel)
Collaborate respectfully and inclusively with staff across departments and locations
Other duties as assigned