What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Public Relations and Community Affairs MSMH position at Catholic Health?
Public Relations and Community Affairs Manager
The Public Relations and Community Affairs Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing public relations, community relations, and advocacy activities that promote and protect the Catholic Health ministry level brands.
Main Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain relationships with the Mount St. Mary's ministry-level leadership and management teams to identify and promote news and events that advance the mission of the ministry.
- Coordinate Mount St. Mary's ministry-level Public Relations activities consistent with established Public Relations goals and strategies.
- Work with identified Catholic Health leadership to communicate with the local business community and advocate on behalf of Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Catholic Health.
- Capture and share stories about the impact of Mount St. Mary's Ministry and Catholic Health across our communities through various channels.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Work with Ministry Mission Integration to coordinate the development and implementation of the Niagara County Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Service Plan.
- Communicate with the local business community to advocate on behalf of Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Catholic Health.
- Coordinate and oversee activities of the hospital's St. Francis Guild Auxiliary and Board of Associates volunteers and their initiatives.
- Oversight of activities associated with developing a volunteer involvement program for both junior and adult volunteers.
- Engage local community groups and organizations as appropriate.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Mass Communication, Marketing Communication or other related field required.
- A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of public relations work experience in an large organization setting.
- Extensive experience in media relations and publication development.
- Tactical communications planning and implementation skills.
- Demonstrated skills in directing and implementing public relations plans and activities.
