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Community Relations Specialist - Iron Range

Essentia Health
Essentia Health Salary
Virginia, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2026

Job Description:

This position reports to the Community Relations Manager and supports process innovation and administrates community giving and volunteerism programs, including engaging stakeholders, collecting and analyzing data, while prioritizing community relationship development. Manages daily operations and implementation of the community giving, volunteerism programs, and communication of Essentia Health’s Community engagement activities. Collaborates with community members and stakeholders to increase awareness and participation of community giving and volunteerism programs. Leads or participates in internal work groups to further process improvement initiatives with regard to community engagement, as appropriate. Responsible for assisting the Community Relations Manager, in tracking and reporting, developing, and maintaining positive relationships with key community partners. Including, but not limited to:

Education Qualifications:

Required Education:

  • Bachelors degree required, preferably in marketing, data analysis, project management, communications, business administration, or other related field.

Required Experience:

  • 1 year of experience related to process administration, data analysis, reporting, communication, and relationship development.

  • Experience working with non-profit organizations, communications, reputation management and community engagement is preferred

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leads administration of local Community Engagement Committee
  • Assists with strategic alignment of community relations activities with key operational goals for business development
  • Assists with key stakeholder assessment and prioritization
  • Relationship management
  • Assists with identifying and equipping Essentia Health ambassadors
  • Develops and executes processes to support engagement (key stakeholder and broader community), communication, reputation management, and brand awareness collaboratively with Marketing and Communications
  • Understands and prioritizes community engagement for geographies of focus
  • Develops and executes community volunteerism opportunities

You might be a good fit if...

  • You are an active community member
  • You have served on community boards and committees in the past
  • You want to make an impact on the community
  • A full time day shift position would fit your lifestyle
  • You are looking for a role that offers work-life balance
  • You are a graduate with a bachelors in Marketing or Communications and want to step into a role that allows you to utilize your educational background
  • You have an interest in marketing, communications, and PR

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

No certification/licensure required.

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Job Location: Virginia Clinic
Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)
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Hours Per Pay Period:
Compensation Range: $24.94 - $37.41 / hour
Union:
FTE: 1
Weekends:
Call Obligations:
Sign On Bonus:

Salary : $25 - $37

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