Community Affairs Advisor (SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI)

Mercy • Springfield, MO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Affairs Advisor serves as a liaison between Mercy and community leadership, with a focus on areas where Mercy is expanding or strengthening its presence and on maintaining and deepening engagement in its largest communities. The role strengthens Mercy’s reputation through communication, meaningful community relationships, responsiveness to local needs, promotion of programs and services, and gathering feedback to guide organizational efforts.

This highly visible leadership role advances Mercy’s presence, influence, and impact in the communities it serves. The Advisor develops strategic partnerships with community leaders, elected officials, and key stakeholders; serves as a trusted advisor to Mercy leadership; champions community engagement initiatives; and identifies opportunities that support Mercy’s mission, growth, and long-term success. The position collaborates with community leaders at all levels to advance business goals and strengthen Mercy’s reputation and brand among key decision makers. It also aligns closely with Federal and State government relations teams on public policy issues and opportunities.

This is a full-time hybrid position, and the employee must be located in or around Springfield, Missouri.

Requirements

• 10 years of public affairs success.
• Bachelor’s degree in government relations, marketing, business, communications, and/or public relations.
• Familiarity with the communities Mercy serves.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information clearly and concisely, and presentation skills.
• Executive presence and the ability to connect, build rapport, and establish trust with individuals and groups.
• Organized, reliable self-starter with problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and respond effectively to new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between Mercy and community leadership.
• Maintain and deepen engagement in Mercy’s largest communities and support communities where Mercy is expanding or strengthening its presence.
• Foster communication, cultivate community relationships, and respond to local needs.
• Promote Mercy programs and services and gather community feedback to guide organizational efforts.
• Develop strategic partnerships with community leaders, elected officials, and key stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Mercy leadership.
• Champion community engagement initiatives and identify opportunities that support Mercy’s mission, growth, and long-term success.
• Collaborate with community leaders to advance Mercy’s business goals and strengthen its reputation and brand among key decision makers.
• Coordinate with Federal and State government relations teams on public policy issues and opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior