What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Community Relations - Lebanon, IN position at Witham Health Services?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Community Outreach
- Build and nurture relationships with community partners, local organizations, and manage sponsorships aligned with organizational goals.
- Create opportunities for Witham healthcare providers and other representatives to speak at community events.
Sponsorship and Donation Management
- Manage the community sponsorship and donation request process.
- Work with the sponsorship committee to select sponsorships then respond to requests and ensure sponsorship benefits are used, and value is maximized from participation in community events.
- Ensure adherence to budget and return on investment.
Community Visibility and Support
- Negotiate, maintain, and renew contracts for naming rights or signage for visible structures within the community - supporting community organizations that share Witham’s mission and values.
Community E-Newsletter
- Create, curate, and distribute a monthly community-focused email newsletter highlighting news, events, and resources.
Positive Public Relations
- Write and publish press releases for community events, sponsorships, charitable giving, and other promotional activities and serve as Media Contact for these releases.
Physical Signage & Marketing Displays:
- Maintain physical signage and marketing displays across Witham properties according to brand standards and community needs.
Event Planning & Management
- Coordinate and manage events—from concept to execution—including logistics, setup, and post-event follow-up.
- Represent Witham at internal employee and external community events, conferences and networking functions to raise brand awareness and foster relationships with stakeholders.
- Assist with Witham Foundation events as necessary.
Team Engagement
- Engage with the internal Witham community to promote participation in community relations and marketing activities.
- Participate in new employee orientation to introduce new employees to the marketing department and opportunities for community engagement.
- Assist Human Resources in planning and executing employee events.
Promotional Items & Giveaways
- Select and manage stock of promotional items.
- With assistance from the Marketing Coordinator, distribute branded merchandise to support outreach and engagement efforts.
Community Health Needs Assessment
- Ensure that Witham's Community Health Needs Assessment is completed as required every three years and that results are reported to Executive Leadership and the community at large.
Email Triage and Response for Contact Us
- Handle inbound inquiries via the "Contact Us" portal on the website, ensuring timely and professional responses.
Other Duties as Assigned
JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES:
Relationship Building: Skill in developing sustained, positive relationships with diverse community stakeholders.
Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills.
Event Management: Strong organizational capability for planning and executing community events.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to align outreach activities with broader organizational strategy.
Problem Solving: Resourceful and diplomatic in resolving unexpected issues. Proven ability to multitask and manage diverse projects.
Adaptability: Comfortable managing shifting priorities and responding to community needs.
Public Representation: Professional demeanor in public-facing settings. Comfort working evenings or weekends as required for events.
Collaboration: Team-focused and able to coordinate across departments.
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