Communications Strategist

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Communications Strategy: Functions as a representative of the Marketing & Communications team to ensure development and execution of the annual communications calendar for content creation including but not limited to monthly external newsletters, internal communications, and digital media channels. Keeps up to date on the latest communications trends, standards, and strategies. Understands and utilizes SEO best practices. Drafts and schedules written blogs alongside Seven Counties Services experts to continuously grow and reach new audiences. Identifies and segments key audience demographics and drafts content that is relevant and persuasive to effectively communicate to a wide variety of constituents.
• Media Relations: Drafts, sends, and follows up on routine press releases and media pitches to encourage growth of media relationships and public perception. Maintains and grows media contact list and tracks earned media. Organizes and conducts media training for key internal employees in conjunction with the Director of Marketing & Communications.
• Public Relations: Identify opportunities and draft nominations for organizational and employee specific awards and recognitions. Utilize strategic and compelling messaging to elevate and spotlight organization and key leadership to improve visibility and impact. Assists leadership in the development of speeches, event scripts, and public presentations as needed. Monitors public perception and online presence. Represents Seven Counties Services while working with partners and vendors as required.
• Government Relations: Provide support to the executive team or others on the development of content for government focused newsletters, official statements, and other written messaging.
• Marketing/Branding: Designs mission-driven written content to be used across a wide spectrum of digital channels including but not limited to social media, website, blog, and email at Seven Counties Services. Develops mission driven messaging and adheres to branding guidelines.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to achieve efficiency and effectiveness through the implementation of new and modified approaches, practices, and processes.
• Reporting: Tracks and communicates business records, reports, and statistics, including the preparation of monthly content recaps, and conducts presentations on data as needed.
• Collaboration: Maintain effective and frequent collaboration with Marketing Strategist and Internal Communications Specialist to ensure all internal and external communication efforts align with branding strategy and organizational goals. Supports additional External Affairs & Advancement team efforts as needed. Travels to different Seven Counties Services and external sites as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business Administration, or closely related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of four - six years' experience in marketing, communications, or content development position with a healthcare focus preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position has no unusual physical demands.
• Typical office environment.
• Involves discomforts from continual use of video display terminal.

Time Type:

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

• Health & Wellness
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability - Company Paid

• Financial Wellbeing
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
  • Retirement and Financial Planning Services

• Career Development and Growth
  • Tuition Assistance Plans
  • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications
  • At Seven Counties Services training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
  • Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us
  • Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders
  • Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes

• Work Life Balance
  • Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays)
  • Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
  • Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being