Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $78,723.00 - $115,655.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
employee wellness program
Flexible work schedule
Job Description
RiverStone Health is a vital healthcare organization serving Yellowstone County and south-central Montana for over 50 years. As a comprehensive provider of personal and public health services, RiverStone Health's mission focuses on health, education, leadership, and protection—collectively known as HELP—to support individuals and families across all life stages. The organization offers a broad range of services including medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare; home care and hospice services; and public health programs such as immunizations, WIC, health promotion, and restaurant inspections. Their commitment to access, affordability, compassion, and quality ensures the betterment of life, health, and safety for everyone in the... Show More
Job Requirements
- Valid Montana driver's license
- proof of vehicle insurance
- obtain on-the-job training in Incident Command System courses 100, 200, 700, 300, 400 and basic PIO training
- ability to maintain a calm and measured response during difficult situations
- ability to educate staff on collaboration
- excellent critical thinking, listening, written and oral communication skills
- excellent presentation and public speaking skills
- computer literacy in Office 365, WordPress, and Adobe Creative Suite
- knowledge of modern office practices
- ability to display non-judgmental and empathetic listening skills
- high degree of detail orientation
- understanding of HIPAA and confidentiality
- ability to work collaboratively
- integrity and innovation in job performance
- ability to understand and follow administrative policies
- creative thinking and problem solving
- proven team player
- knowledge and experience with multiple social media platforms
Job Qualifications
- Five years of public relations/communications experience
- two years of leadership or supervisory experience
- photography, videography and graphic design experience
- experience in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Canva, and/or Office365
- experience in WordPress
- bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, broadcast journalism, marketing, public health, or related field
- master's degree preferred
- existing relationships with key news media journalists in Montana/Billings markets preferred
Job Duties
- Serves as a member of the Cross-Directors Leadership Team to provide strategic direction for organizational communication and external public affairs
- responsible for leadership, development, implementation and oversight of a comprehensive communications and marketing plan
- cultivates new relationships and strengthens existing ones with stakeholders
- provides communication guidance and support to boards and committees as needed
- develops, implements, and evaluates communication plans, messaging, media, and public relations
- researches, plans, and implements communication strategies to increase market share and visibility
- engages with external consultants for publication design and communications strategy
- works with subject matter experts to develop news media materials
- develops and maintains strong media relationships and serves as spokesperson
- researches and uses social media and digital communication tools
- prepares and trains subject matter experts for media communication
- promotes programs through community outreach
- participates in internal work groups and coalition building
- monitors environment to proactively manage communication issues
- collaborates with leaders to maintain website accuracy
- reviews marketing materials for brand standards
- oversees creation of digital and print materials
- responds to media inquiries and connects media to experts
- attends trainings to stay current
- serves as Public Information Officer during emergencies
- directs staff work and schedules
- provides training and support to staff
- collaborates with Human Resources on hiring and employee issues
- completes performance appraisals and handles employee relations
- stays current on supervisory best practices
- performs other duties as assigned
- supervises Digital Communications and Event Coordinator and Internal Communications and Engagement Coordinator
- oversees volunteers and interns as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)