What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Relations Specialist position at Hillcrest Health & Living?
Hillcrest Health & Living – Bellevue, NE
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00am–5:00pm
Occasional evenings/weekends for events
On-call rotation: once every 6 weeks
Grow Relationships. Expand Impact. Strengthen Community.
Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking a driven, relationship-focused Community Relations Specialist in Bellevue, Nebraska.
This role is ideal for a healthcare sales professional who thrives on connection, strategy, and making a meaningful difference in how families access care.
At Hillcrest, our mission is simple and powerful: to inspire people to live their best lives.
We are equally committed to providing a career where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
What Hillcrest Offers
You will serve as a key connector between Hillcrest and the healthcare community, developing strategic referral partnerships and expanding our market presence.
As a locally rooted organization, we combine the warmth of a tight-knit team with the strength and resources of a large healthcare system. We believe in collaboration, accountability, and leading with heart.
If you are energized by building partnerships, strengthening community presence, and helping families find the right care at the right time, we’d love to connect.
Apply today and help us expand the reach of compassionate care.
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00am–5:00pm
Occasional evenings/weekends for events
On-call rotation: once every 6 weeks
Grow Relationships. Expand Impact. Strengthen Community.
Hillcrest Health & Living is seeking a driven, relationship-focused Community Relations Specialist in Bellevue, Nebraska.
This role is ideal for a healthcare sales professional who thrives on connection, strategy, and making a meaningful difference in how families access care.
At Hillcrest, our mission is simple and powerful: to inspire people to live their best lives.
We are equally committed to providing a career where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
What Hillcrest Offers
- Multiple health insurance plan options
- Vision, dental, and life insurance
- Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement and certifications
- Nursing student loan repayment programs
- Dayforce Wallet — choose when you get paid
- Gym membership reimbursement and partner discounts
You will serve as a key connector between Hillcrest and the healthcare community, developing strategic referral partnerships and expanding our market presence.
- Develop and execute a territory-based referral development plan
- Conduct consistent external marketing visits within assigned service area
- Document all marketing activities in CRM within 24 hours
- Prepare and deliver professional presentations representing Hillcrest services
- Build strong relationships with healthcare providers, case managers, and community partners
- Gather referral data and assist families through the admission process
- Provide after-hours and weekend referral coverage as scheduled
- Maintain strong knowledge of financial qualifications and admission criteria to guide families appropriately
- Identify opportunities to grow market share and strengthen referral pipelines
- STAR mentality: Selfless, Tough, Accountable, Respectful
- Hospice experience required
- Minimum two years of healthcare sales or marketing experience
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Formal education in communications, marketing, or public relations preferred
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-driven
As a locally rooted organization, we combine the warmth of a tight-knit team with the strength and resources of a large healthcare system. We believe in collaboration, accountability, and leading with heart.
If you are energized by building partnerships, strengthening community presence, and helping families find the right care at the right time, we’d love to connect.
Apply today and help us expand the reach of compassionate care.