Communications and Community Engagement Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and distribute press releases, media advisories, newsletters, and other communication materials.
• Ensure consistent representation of organization’s mission, brand identity, and key messages in all communication channels.
• Collaborate with all departments to identify and develop compelling stories and media opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategic communication and public awareness campaigns.
• Manage media relations and support social media and digital communication initiatives.
• Respond to media inquiries, coordinate appropriate responses.
• Respond to community inquiries received via email or phone, and redirect to the appropriate departments.
• Cultivate, collaborate and maintain relationships with media representatives and community organizations.
• Develop and maintain media contact databases and distribution lists.
• Track and evaluate communications, media coverage, and programmatic campaign effectiveness; provide regular reports.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports related to: Media coverage, Community engagement, Community partnerships, Programmatic Event participation, Veteran outreach activities, Organizational representation in the community.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports demonstrating community impact and outreach effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Community Relations, Nonprofit Management or Communications and 3-5 years of experience in communications, marketing, or public relations with measurable results, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Competencies in Relationship Management, Event Coordination, Data and Reporting and Public Speaking.
• Actively involved in the San Diego and Veteran community, preferred.
• Published material preferred.
• Intermediate to Advanced desktop publishing; proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint; Outlook.
• Current California driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Community Relations, Nonprofit Management or Communications and 3-5 years of experience in communications, marketing, or public relations with measurable results, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Competencies in Relationship Management, Event Coordination, Data and Reporting and Public Speaking.
• Actively involved in the San Diego and Veteran community, preferred.
• Published material preferred.
• Intermediate to Advanced desktop publishing; proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint; Outlook.
• Current California driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Skills

• Relationship Management
• Event Coordination
• Data and Reporting
• Public Speaking

Benefits

• Competitive hospice industry compensation
• Benefits package with multiple plan offerings and generous employer contribution
• 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
• Supportive work culture which encourages work life balance
• Paid Time Off, paid holidays & floating holiday
• Employee development program managed by in-house education department to support individualized orientation and professional growth needs
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Monthly mileage reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program

Pay

$85,000- $95,000 annually. Compensation is determined by experience.

Schedule

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Schedule may require some evenings and weekends.

Location

Work Location: Escondido, CA

Travel

Moderate travel required. May be required to travel to multiple sites.