Communications Specialist

Job Summary:

The Communications Specialist will be responsible for managing tasks, as outlined in communication plans, in order to effectively meet strategic goals, while conveying an organizational message. Assists the Marketing Director in planning and conducting public relations programs and communications designed to create and maintain favorable public image for St Anthony Hospital-Pendleton OR. Represents St Anthony Hospital during community projects and at public, social, and business gatherings.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with development and communication of information designed to keep the public informed of employer's programs, accomplishments, or point of view.
•  Arranges for public relations efforts in order to meet needs, objectives, and policies of the employer. 
• Assist with research and writing documents for a variety of communications vehicles, including employee relations communication, company newsletters and websites and/or special projects. 
• The position requires creative thinking, and an ability to develop and unify information from a variety of sources and be able to see the "big picture" through the assistance of Senior Management and Corporate Communications. 
• Research data, website development, social media posts, create ideas, write copy, lay out artwork, contact media representatives, or represent employer directly before the general public. Confer with production and support personnel to coordinate production of television or radio advertisements and on-air promotions. May disseminate facts and information about organization's activities or programs to the general public. 
• Positively promote and clearly communicate information that can range from simple, to complex, to a varied audience, choosing from a variety of methods that will best communicate the message.
• The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree
• OR an equivalent amount of experience that demonstrates the requisite knowledge and skills required for the position may also be considered  in lieu of the Associate's Degree

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be a strong self-starter and possess the ability to work independently. Must have strong interpersonal and organizational skills as well as ability to set priorities and multi-task

Preferred Qualification:

• Marketing, digitial marketing, SEO expertise
• Must be able to communicate effectively through written and spoken English 
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and common marketing and business applications
• Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines.
• Has experience in creating videos, slide shows, booklets, informational flyers, etc.
• Preparees mailers and brochures by formatting content and graphics; arranging printing and internet packages.
• Provide marketing tracking and research information by collecting, analying, and summarizing date and trends

CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed, licensed for 49, faith-based, acute care, level four trauma, critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton, Oregon area for more than 100 years. We are committed to the highest quality of patient care and safety; and to strengthening our community through wellness education. CHI St. Anthony Hospital is designed specifically to ensure that our physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals can continue to provide extraordinary care for our patients. The 103,000 square foot hospital features 4 operations rooms, 11 emergency rooms, 30 private patient rooms, and the latest medical equipment. St. Anthony Hospital has plenty of room to grow as needed by the community and will continue to provide the safest quality of care possible. St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient experience hospitals in 2021. CHI St. Anthony is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services-all recognized for quality, safety and service. To learn more go to www.sahpendleton.org