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. Emphasis will be on creating compelling collateral, managing internal and external communications, building awareness, and executing social media posts while enhancing the digital fundraising platform.
This manager will write and design communications and content with responsibility for consistent branding and messaging while working in close collaboration with Foundation team members.
Required: 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 Essential Job Functions: In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must maintain timely completion of all required education, trainings, and certifications as assigned and in accordance with Bozeman Health policies, department-specific requirements, applicable certification program and registry requirements, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
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. Assist with projects and tasks as needed the support the entire team by.
Lead, teach, inspire, help, and consistently demonstrate hospital behavioral standards. Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrate 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 Demonstrate the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of: Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork.
Schedule
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.
Physical
Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds): Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people. Sit (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain. Stand (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
Walk (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination. Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms. Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability. Push/Pull (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward. Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials. Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow. Exposures (Rarely): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances.
Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses. * Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%). The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.