Communication Specialist- Foundation (FT- 1.0 FTE, Day Shift)

About the role

The Communication Specialist- Foundation is responsible for supporting the advancement of Bozeman Health Foundation’s mission by creating and implementing communication strategies to educate, engage, and inspire donors and prospects to support Bozeman Health.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic stewardship and cultivation communications across multiple platforms, including direct mail, website, social media, intranet, video, and publications to provide personalized updates, gratitude, and year-round engagement for donors and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and timely donor recognition, including updating recognition walls, named spaces, and related signage.
• Establish an annual communications calendar and develop brand cohesive publications including newsletters, annual appeals, event invitations, and collateral materials.
• Work with the Foundation staff to create content for various projects, including photography, video, digital graphics, social media content, email copy, and printed materials.
• Support the day-to-day communications needs and ensure projects meet target deadlines.
• Collaborate with the Bozeman Health Marketing Department to ensure publication design and messaging is consistent with hospital branding standards.
• Serve as the Foundation liaison to regional media sources and outlets.
• Develop strong relationships with Health System team members in support of the foundation’s mission.
• Aid in projects and tasks as needed to support the entire team.
• Lead, teach, inspire, help, and consistently demonstrate hospital behavioral standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing, or related field
• Three (3) years of experience in a professional communications role, preferably in the non-profit sector
• Preferred: Non-profit communications and/or marketing, constituent relations and development experience, Healthcare experience

Skills and Abilities

• Sound judgment, patience, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Perform essential job functions successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Learn current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Exhibit the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of: Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds)
• Sit (Continuously)
• Stand (Occasionally)
• Walk (Occasionally)
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally)
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally)
• Push/Pull (Occasionally)
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously)
• Vision (Continuously)
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously)
• Exposures (Rarely)

Schedule Requirements

This role requires regular and sustained attendance. The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts. On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.