JOB LISTINGS
This page is updated each quarter. To post a job contact or update a job listing, please content Ken Cole at kcole@swmedicalcenter.com or 360.514.3066.
Communications & Development Coordinator, Free Clinic of SW Washington
Editor/Copywriter/Content Management Coordinator, Salem Health
PR/Marketing Specialist, Samaritan Health Plans, Corvallis, OR
Director Strategic Planning/Business Development-Legacy Health
Sr. Communications Consultant-Kaiser Permanente
Digital Strategy & Marketing Manager, Salem Health
Communications & Development Coordinator-Free Clinic of SW Washington
This position oversees and coordinates the organization’s internal and external communications plan and materials; administers the Grant’s program; coordinates and supports the fundraising programs, including event planning and implementation, data base management and provides support for executive director and board of director’s development committee.
Classification: Non-Exempt employee; 32-40 hours per week
Salary: TBD
Job Relationships:
Reports to Executive Director; works in partnership with program managers and supports board development committee
Contact/ Apply to: Barbe West
Executive Director
4100 Plomondon St.
Vancouver, WA 98661
Application Materials:
Cover letter, current resume, recent writing samples (2) including written sample of successful grant outcome
Duties & Responsibilities: (Job description is posted on website at www.freeclinics.org)
Communications and Public Relations
- Insure ongoing maintenance of organization’s brand in all marketing and communication materials.
- Develop, produce and distribute newsletters and annual reports.
- Manage the design and updates of website (within the organization’s brand).
- Identify opportunities for press releases and prepare written press releases.
- Provide Free Clinic information to community calendars.
- Manage internal communications to staff and volunteers related to Free Clinic mission.
- Develop and produces marketing materials for events, press releases, community fairs, etc.
- Coordinate volunteer training for community fairs.
Grants Program
- Maintain grants program for organization to include a grants file system, grant reminder matrix for grant reporting and new applications, and develop grant language templates.
- Assist in research of potential grants and increase data base of potential foundations to support Free Clinic funding needs.
- Work with managers to meet report writing deadlines for acquired grants, including informing managers of grant due dates, report templates, and preparing standard content for grant report.
Fundraising Program
- Research potential major donors and increase data base list of potential individual and organizational donors.
- Enter donation data into Raiser’s Edge System daily.
- Reconcile donations documented in Raiser’s Edge database with Accounting System monthly.
- Provide monthly funding reports to Development Committee, Executive Director and others as requested.
- Provide ongoing and ad hoc funding reports.
- Write and disseminate donor thank you letters within one week of donation receipt.
Event Coordination
- Assist the Development Committee and volunteers in planning and implementation of special events.
- Develop and produce marketing materials for events, including invitations, programs, flyers, press releases, etc. and follow up acknowledgements to donors.
- Maintain documentation for sponsorships, guests, and other participants in events.
- Prepare ongoing event reports for management and board of directors.
Development Committee/Executive Director Support
- Supports Development Committee to include meeting preparations, scheduling, and minute recording. Take appropriate follow-up actions after each meeting.
- Support Executive Director in areas of fund development, event planning, marketing and public relations, grant programs and other support as requested.
- Collate board of director’s packets.
Office Management
- Provide day to day leadership and direction of volunteers working within communications program.
- Administer petty cash fund.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or other related field.
- Proven success and minimum of 3 years experience in grant writing, creative writing, newsletter/publication design, non-profit fundraising events, and general written communications.
- Prefer experience in health care or related environment.
- Clark County resident.
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, Excel, website formatting, Adobe InDesign, Raiser’s Edge software or similar fundraising software.
- Knowledge of social marketing strategies.
- Exceptional skills in organization, teamwork, verbal and written communication, diplomacy and attention to detail.
- Self starter with excellent follow-through and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects with varying degrees of complexity, simultaneously.
- Availability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some week-ends & evenings.
Editor/Copywriter/Content Management Coordinator, Salem Health
Join our dedicated team in a newly created role as an Editor/Copywriter/Content Management Coordinator and welcome the opportunity to grow with our progressive organization!
The Editor/Copywriter/Content Management Coordinator provides internal expertise for the purpose of copywriting (print, advertising, Web) and to provide a single “voice” for Salem Health with regard to copywriting style and messaging via the aforementioned media. Efforts will support marketing plans, strategic plans and the brand and mission of Salem Health. Additionally, this role will provide communication expertise and assistance to departments in communicating a strong, positive image for Salem Health, individual hospitals and affiliates.
General Responsibilities:
• Develops editorial content plans for external publications to complement Salem Health’s marketing, employee, physician, and community relations objectives.
• Writes and edits external marketing print collateral, advertising, Web content and any other communication tool to support Salem Health’s key messages, brand strategy, and mission.
• Manages externally-facing content across communication mediums in collaboration with the Marketing and Communicatons team. Identifies opportunities and assures consistency of messaging.
• Researches, interviews sources, and writes copy for publication or advertising, seeking editorial input and approval necessary to ensure accuracy and appropriate treatment of topics.
• Distributes proofs to clients and makes appropriate changes; proofreads copy before printing and final stages of production.
• Coordinates production efforts with other department staff (internal and external) and provides necessary assistance to achieve timely completion of projects to meet department and health system goals.
• Researches, analyzes, writes, reviews and edits articles for publication as assigned.
• Contributes to determining editorial direction, and makes recommendations for maintaining editorial policy.
Special skills, knowledge or ability:
• Demonstrated expertise in the field of journalism, marketing or communications.
• Must have experience working with Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to evaluate brand positioning attributes and articulate brand voice across a variety of channels and for different target audiences.
• Ability to analyze and respond quickly to opportunities and problems, and execute rapid and accurate responses.
• Uses good judgment in assessing ramifications of communication. Provides input in identifying messages and creating positive stories.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to bring plans to successful conclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and manage individual workload within an approved budget.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive internal and external customer relationships in meeting agreed-upon deadlines with quality results.
• Ability to work within a team environment, as either a team leader or peer, depending on the needs of the project.
• Demonstrated superior written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to think independently and creatively, assuming appropriate responsibility and authority within the guidance of department manager.
• Overview knowledge of healthcare operations.
• Proficient with operating a personal computer and use of Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook and other required programs.
• Operates department equipment (computer, copier, fax machine and telephone) in order to effectively perform job duties.
Minimum qualifications:
The successful incumbent must possess:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, English, Communications or a related field AND
• Minimum of five (5) years experience as a journalist/copywriter in a fast-paced environment. Experience must have included writing for publication, advertising, Web and print collateral. Applicants invited for interviews will need to provide samples demonstrating quality and variety of work, as well as creativity.
• Healthcare experience is strongly preferred.
INTERESTED? Please visit our website www.salemhealth.org for more information and to apply.
Digital Strategy & Marketing Manager
Salem Health in Salem, Oregon is looking for a Digital Strategy & Marketing Manager to lead a team focused on the development and implementation of a digital strategy for the organization and its affiliates, as well as the expansion of digital business opportunities. Responsibilities include oversight of internet presence, use of social media and networking, and leveraging digital communications to reach target audiences and stakeholders. A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related technical field is required, as well as demonstrated expertise in management, marketing and digital communications. A minimum of 5 years online media experience, including agency and/or in-house corporate experience, is also required. Healthcare experience preferred. To apply online, visit “Careers” at www.salemhealth.org.
Jan Miller
Director of Marketing
503.561.7024
PR/Marketing Specialist, Samaritan Health Plans, Corvallis, OR
Collaborates with health plan functional areas and others as appropriate to strengthen the organization’s relationships with its members and network providers through the implementation of marketing and public relations tactics. Assists marketing manager with the implementation of plan-specific and business-wide initiatives. Develops and executes communication plans as appropriate. Plans or assists with planning events and activities including, but not limited to, open houses, educational seminars, physician events, health screenings and member activities. Includes promoting events to key stakeholders, developing collateral materials, and providing on-site assistance.
Maintains a specialized focus in:
a. Electronic communication channels, including the use of websites, intranets, mobile phones
b. Social media, including the use of Twitter and Facebook
c. Electronic communication technology, including webinars and text messaging
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor`s degree in Marketing, Journalism or a related field required.
2. Experience and training in writing, editing, presentation and critical thinking skills required.
3. Experience and training in computer applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, Adobe PhotoShop and Adobe InDesign preferred.
JOB TITLE:
Sr. Communications Consultant
Kaiser Permanente
DEPARTMENT NAME: Communications and Organizational Outreach
- At least five years of experience in a corporate communications environment; seven years of experience is preferred
- One year of supervisory experience of entry-level communications staff; two years of experience preferred
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; a master’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field preferred
- Experience directing new and social media campaigns, and directing special events
- Experience tracking budgets
- Proven project management skills
- Knowledge of publication production
- Knowledge of Macintosh and Microsoft Office software including PowerPoint
- The ability to create diverse collateral for a variety of audiences
- Knowledge of communication tactics and approaches, computerized database systems, and of web-based communication/new and social media
- Recent experience in planning and implementing complex communication plans and projects for a large complex organization with agency and a health care background, with a track record of increasing responsibility preferred
- Thorough knowledge of the health care insurance industry, policies, practices, and systems
- Knowledge of PDF technologies, file transfer, encoding, and compression options
- Knowledge of Kaiser Permanente’s writing style, voice, and graphic standards
- The ability to frequently contribute to the development of new theories and methods
JOBS WANTED
Please send requests to Ken Cole at kcole@swmedicalcenter.org.
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