What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications and Marketing Manager position at Partnership Health Center Inc?
Priority Application Date: July 26, 2026 by 5:00 PM (Mountain Time)
Complete applications with required attachments received by the 'Priority Application Date' will be guaranteed consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
Exceptional candidates with significant communications leadership experience may be considered for appointment at the Director level, with title, scope of responsibilities, and compensation commensurate with qualifications.
Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!
Partnership Health Center (PHC), 2019 and 2022 winner of the Employer of Choice Award for Missoula, and 2022 winner of the Montana Employer of Choice Award, offers impeccable, integrated services to over 18,000 individuals and families. A 14-site, Federally Qualified Health Center in Missoula County, PHC fulfills its mission through the provision of a full range of primary care services - medical, dental, behavioral health, and an on-site pharmacy with a dedication to attending to the social determinants of health. Please visit our website to see the amazing benefits you will receive by joining our team such as medical (no cost for employee), dental, and vision insurance, loan forgiveness, retirement plan contributions, and generous paid sick and vacation time.
DEFINITION:
Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating communications and marketing efforts to strengthen Partnership Health Center’s (PHC) brand; increase awareness of services and programs; and advance strategic and financial goals.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of communications, marketing, branding, public relations, and media relations principles. Knowledge of digital communications, website content management, social media, visual communications, audience engagement strategies, and communications analytics. Knowledge of project management and evaluation methods. Working knowledge of graphic design, photography, video production, and other creative disciplines sufficient to direct projects and manage external partners. Working knowledge of HIPAA requirements and organizational compliance standards.
SKILLS: Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. Strong project management and organizational skills.
ABILITIES: Ability to develop and implement effective communications strategies and plans. Ability to translate complex information into clear and compelling communications for a variety of audiences. Ability to build collaborative relationships with leadership, staff, media, community partners, contractors, consultants, and vendors. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines. Ability to evaluate communications efforts and use data to improve performance. Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and represent PHC professionally. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive communications issues and changing organizational priorities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE: Three years of progressively responsible experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field. Experience managing communications projects is required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Subject to passing a criminal background investigation that will require fingerprinting. Requires immunizations or proof of immunity to certain infectious diseases and a TB test. May require a pre-employment drug screening.
REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Works with leadership, staff, community partners, media, contractors, consultants, vendors, and the general public to coordinate communications and marketing projects and build positive relationships on behalf of PHC.
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
Work is primarily performed in an office setting and will involve considerable use of a computer. Requires frequent standing and walking, occasional light lifting and carrying of files or supplies (up to 50 lbs.). Work will regularly require attendance at meetings and community outreach events, which may occasionally include activities outside of normal business days and hours. Some weekend and evening travel may be required. The work is performed in clinical settings and may expose the employee to communicable diseases. This position is not eligible for full-time remote work.
TO APPLY:
- Please complete all sections of the online application at www.partnershiphealthcenter.org/careers, even if a resume is submitted. A resume will not substitute for completing the work history section of the application.
- Please include with your completed application the following attachments: Cover Letter and Resume. Please describe in your Cover Letter a successful marketing campaign you have designed and implemented and explain the impact it had.
- Incomplete applications and applications without required attachments will be disqualified.
Salary : $61,000 - $69,500