Senior Communication Specialist

Presbyterian Homes & Services Career Search Agents • Roseville, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Overview Presbyterian Homes & Services Home Office in Roseville, MN is seeking a Senior Communication Specialist for our team. This is a hybrid position with a minimum of three days on-site (Hamline Office, Roseville, MN). The Senior Communication Specialist represents Presbyterian Homes & Services along with other operating entities to the community at large including maintaining messaging to retain a positive reputation of the PHS brand. The Sr. Communication Specialist develops omni-channel campaigns including talking points and related strategies. REPORTING STRUCTURE The Senior Communication Specialist reports to the Senior Director of Marketing Communications. The Senior Communication Specialist works collaboratively with PHS and SHP Management staff, Site Leaders, and functional directors of assigned areas of accountability along with internal and external partners and vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, marketing, or related field.
• 8+ years proven experience in public relations, communication or marketing with a track record of successful campaign execution including digital, print and broadcast.
• Demonstrated experience in media relations, crisis communication and healthcare communications/marketing.
• Robust writing skills for a variety of channels including traditional media, online, print, social media, video and audio for stakeholders including donors, residents, families, executives, employees, media and volunteers.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to create and manage project plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Ability to project manage multiple projects simultaneously as well as prioritize and manage multiple tasks, with a strong attention to detail.
• Must have flexibility, personal integrity, and ability to work effectively with residents, coworkers, family members, visitors, media, and the public.
• Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to learn & utilize department systems and workflows to help maintain critical data related to the work being produced by the department including but not limited to strategy, directives for work to be performed, timelines, content, archival of data, and the like.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and other common computer programs.
• Familiarity with project management tools, marketing automation platforms, and other relevant software.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate team members toward project objectives.
• Must be a team player, willing to take direction and accept responsibility for meeting specified objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in senior housing, service or health care related environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represents Presbyterian Homes & Services along with other operating entities to the community at large including maintaining messaging to retain a positive reputation of the PHS brand.
• Develops omni-channel campaigns including talking points and related strategies.
• Serves as one of the primary writers and editors for a wide range of content, including news releases, articles for internal and external business publications, advertising copy, demand generation campaigns, and thought leadership pieces.
• Plays a pivotal part in planning, executing, and monitoring marketing campaigns, strategies, and activities.
• Acts as one of the primary points of contact for the media, especially in situations involving negative events or crisis management, ensuring consistent and effective communication that aligns with organizational objectives.

Benefits

• Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week: Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans Life insurance (AD&D) Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match Holiday pay and extended sick
• Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week: Vision insurance Voluntary short-term & long-term disability Accident & hospitalization coverage Education assistance programs
• All employees: Accrue PTO (Paid time off) Same-day pay Employee assistance program (EAP) College partnership educational discounts Access to Learn to Live Resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees