What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Community Relations Specialist - (HYBRID in state of WI only) position at Marshfield Clinic Health System?
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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Stevens Point
Location: Stevens Point, WI
Address: 4100 WI-66, Stevens Point, WI 54482, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $34.50 - $57.00
Department Details
Monday - Friday with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. This position will serve the east and north markets of Wisconsin. This is a remote/hybrid position as it REQUIRES one to be onsite a few days a week at one of the hospitals that they serve so MUST reside in the State of Wisconsin.
The Community Relations team serves as the primary connection between Marshfield Clinic and the communities we serve. Through strategic partnerships, community engagement, sponsorships, community benefit initiatives, grant support, and outreach activities, the team helps strengthen relationships, improve community health, and advance organizational priorities across our markets.
This Position Offers The Opportunity To
Build meaningful relationships with community leaders, schools, nonprofits, businesses, and local governments.
Make a direct impact on community health and well-being through outreach, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
Represent one of the region's largest and most trusted health care organizations.
Work independently while collaborating with leaders across multiple departments and service lines.
Lead community-based projects and initiatives that support organizational goals and community needs.
Gain exposure to executive leadership, community stakeholders, and regional decision-makers.
Serve as a key ambassador for Marshfield Clinic in the East and North Region.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys relationship building, community engagement, strategic thinking, project management, and connecting people and organizations to improve the health and vitality of the communities we serve.
Job Summary
Assists regularly in updating, educating, and clarifying to the community the focused organizational goals of Sanford Health. Available and accessible to assist in meeting the needs as it relates to Sanford Health initiatives. Scope of work within city, county and government agencies and leadership. Develops communications such as presentations and other documents that Public Affairs shares with the public, trustees, community organizations and media. Superb written and verbal communication skills are necessary. Provides a positive organizational image to the public and community. Serves on various community organization boards. Must be comfortable with regular face-to-face communication with a variety of stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills required. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with local business leader as well as community non-profit organizations. Must be organized and offer prompt and consistent follow-up with stakeholders. Ability to provide impromptu service when appropriate. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner. Accessible liaison with the ability to analyze and problem solve. Helps to manage community dividend fund, which includes offering recommendations for funding. Directs and supervises program activities to meet Sanford objectives. Expands appropriate programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required. Area of focus in Marketing, Public Relations, or Communications preferred.
Minimum of five years in brand management and/or public affairs is required. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and maintain working relationships within all levels of Sanford Health System as well as general public. Must have past experience dealing with elected officials, media and government affairs activities.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0277751
Job Function: External Affairs
Featured: No
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Stevens Point
Location: Stevens Point, WI
Address: 4100 WI-66, Stevens Point, WI 54482, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $34.50 - $57.00
Department Details
Monday - Friday with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. This position will serve the east and north markets of Wisconsin. This is a remote/hybrid position as it REQUIRES one to be onsite a few days a week at one of the hospitals that they serve so MUST reside in the State of Wisconsin.
The Community Relations team serves as the primary connection between Marshfield Clinic and the communities we serve. Through strategic partnerships, community engagement, sponsorships, community benefit initiatives, grant support, and outreach activities, the team helps strengthen relationships, improve community health, and advance organizational priorities across our markets.
This Position Offers The Opportunity To
Build meaningful relationships with community leaders, schools, nonprofits, businesses, and local governments.
Make a direct impact on community health and well-being through outreach, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.
Represent one of the region's largest and most trusted health care organizations.
Work independently while collaborating with leaders across multiple departments and service lines.
Lead community-based projects and initiatives that support organizational goals and community needs.
Gain exposure to executive leadership, community stakeholders, and regional decision-makers.
Serve as a key ambassador for Marshfield Clinic in the East and North Region.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys relationship building, community engagement, strategic thinking, project management, and connecting people and organizations to improve the health and vitality of the communities we serve.
Job Summary
Assists regularly in updating, educating, and clarifying to the community the focused organizational goals of Sanford Health. Available and accessible to assist in meeting the needs as it relates to Sanford Health initiatives. Scope of work within city, county and government agencies and leadership. Develops communications such as presentations and other documents that Public Affairs shares with the public, trustees, community organizations and media. Superb written and verbal communication skills are necessary. Provides a positive organizational image to the public and community. Serves on various community organization boards. Must be comfortable with regular face-to-face communication with a variety of stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills required. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with local business leader as well as community non-profit organizations. Must be organized and offer prompt and consistent follow-up with stakeholders. Ability to provide impromptu service when appropriate. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner. Accessible liaison with the ability to analyze and problem solve. Helps to manage community dividend fund, which includes offering recommendations for funding. Directs and supervises program activities to meet Sanford objectives. Expands appropriate programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required. Area of focus in Marketing, Public Relations, or Communications preferred.
Minimum of five years in brand management and/or public affairs is required. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and maintain working relationships within all levels of Sanford Health System as well as general public. Must have past experience dealing with elected officials, media and government affairs activities.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0277751
Job Function: External Affairs
Featured: No
Salary : $35 - $57