Public Affairs Officer

Mount Desert Island Hospital • Bar Harbor, ME

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Supports the mission of Mount Desert Island Health through the development and execution of strategic internal and external communications and marketing initiatives. Responsibilities include brand management, communications strategy, media relations, advertising, website and social media oversight, advocacy program management, and the development of marketing and communications materials. Serves as Mount Desert Island Health's primary media spokesperson and leads crisis communications. This remote hybrid position includes occasional onsite meetings and evening events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Marketing, Communications or a related field.
• Maine driver's license.
• Five to seven years of experience in marketing or public relations.
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of marketing, communications and public relations activities.
• Experience writing press releases, making presentations and negotiating with media.
• Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams.
• Computer literacy, including word processing, desktop publishing and graphic design.
• Budget management.
• Emotional maturity and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong creative, strategic, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.

Nice To Haves

• Prior health care experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Brand management
• Communications strategy
• Media relations
• Advertising
• Website and social media oversight
• Advocacy program management
• Development of marketing and communications materials
• Serve as primary media spokesperson
• Lead crisis communications

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance
• Identity theft protection program
• Matching retirement plan
• Ample paid time off
• Comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives
• Generous tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education benefits
• Sign on bonus (some positions may qualify)
• Relocation assistance (some positions may qualify)

What This Job Offers

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