Marketing Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

Melissa Memorial Hospital is seeking a creative and motivated Marketing and Engagement Specialist to support both internal and external communication and outreach efforts. This role will help promote hospital services, employee initiatives, events, and health programs through engaging digital and print content.

This position is ideal for someone with a passion for storytelling, design, and engagement who enjoys creating content that informs, connects, and strengthens relationships with both employees and the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Supports marketing campaigns for hospital services, providers, recruitment, and community events. 
• Assist with social media content planning, posting, and basic analytics tracking. 
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives including Employee of the Month, recognition programs, and internal campaigns. 
• Support community outreach events, health fairs, hospital week activities, and special events. 
• Assist with creation and editing of flyers, ads, graphics, presentations, and basic digital content. 
• Maintain marketing calendars and support marketing project coordination. 
• Ensure compliance with hospital branding standards across materials. 
• Assist with website updates and coordination with external vendors as needed.  
• Provide general administrative and project support  related to marketing, engagement, and communication initiatives. 
• Serve as backup support to Recruitment Specialist 
• Other duties as assigned 

COMPETENCIES:

• Support MMH vision and mission.
• Maintain confidentiality of all work information.
• Demonstrate an ability to function successfully in a team environment.
• Exhibit courteous, compassionate, and respectful treatment of internal and external customers.
• Displays a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations.
• Participates in identifying problems and suggesting solutions.
• Report any compliance issues as designated in the MMH Compliance Program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

       MINIMUM

• Associate’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field 

• Experience with basic video editing for digital or social media use 

• Experience creating or editing basic marketing materials such as flyers, advertisements, presentations, or digital content 

• 1-2 Years experience supporting marketing, communications, employee engagement, or community outreach initiatives 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with hospital staff

       PREFERRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field 

• Previous experience in a healthcare, nonprofit, or community-based organization 

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred 

"This position will remain open until filled; however, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis."

WHY WORK AT MELISSA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL? 

At Melissa Memorial Hospital, we’re a family not just a healthcare provider serving patients, staff, and community with care and inclusion. Here’s why you’ll thrive here:

• Core Values: Integrity, Passion, Service, Collaboration, Ownership, Courage drive us.
• Mission: “Compassionate care, nurturing trust.”, Tagline: “Seek Health. Live Well.”
• Eastern Plains Heart: A tight-knit team delivering impactful care.
• Balance: Work-life support plus the tools to excel in your current role and help you grow!

WHAT WE OFFER: 

• 100% Employer paid Medical (Employee Only) 
• Dental and Vision insurance 
• Retirement Plans, with up to 3% employer match 
• Voluntary Group Benefits 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Gym Membership Discount 
• PTO, Paid Sick Time 
• Continuing Education Benefits 
• FSA 
• MASA Insurance 
• Eligibility for Student Loan Repayment  

MELISSA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: 

Melissa Memorial Hospital is a 15-bed critical access hospital, located in Holyoke, Colorado. While being “rural” we are equipped for any situation. It is a model rural hospital with 1 operating room, surgical procedure room, 4 bay emergency room, and radiology including 64-slice CT scanner and mammography, MRI, ECHO, and Nuclear Medicine, along with other ancillary services. The hospital is co-located with a family practice clinic and retail pharmacy services. Other services include chemotherapy, general & orthopedic surgery, podiatry, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, progressive rehab services, and wound care. MMH operates a full-time EMS service and maintains a 24/7 AirLife Helicopter base. 

THE COMMUNITY: 

Holyoke is home to the Holyoke Dragons and is truly a “City of Pride and Progress.” Holyoke offers: 

From different coffee shops to different ethnic flavors, to a quick bite, the sweet small town of Holyoke has a handful of different restaurant options to choose from. 

Holyoke is based in Phillips County where there are four different rural towns in the county with two schools in the county. Holyoke, Amherst. Paoli, and Haxtun are all within the same county. Holyoke homes a historical museum with different artifacts of what has built Holyoke today. You will see the fields turn different colors throughout different seasons. Your wheat, corn, alfalfa, are some of the few cultivating growths that you will see around your area! If you enjoy hunting, there are plenty of opportunities for a good catch. You will discover that you can see the most beautiful sunsets and the clearest starry nights out in the rural areas. Come take a look at our beautiful little town in the Northeastern corner of Colorado. 

Click here for a List of Things to Do in Holyoke 

Melissa Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $20 - $26