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Marketing Communications Specialist - Des Moines/Grinnell/Fort Dodge Region - Full Time

UnityPoint Health
$30.45/Hr.-$45.67/Hr.
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Iowa, Grinnell
202 4th Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 05, 2025
Area of Interest: Business Professionals FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 Department: Public Relations Shift: EXEMPT: primarily Mon-Fri Days, some travel Job ID: 159246 UnityPoint Health Information Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team - We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally. You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind. We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected. Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. Overview For Des Moines, Grinnell, and Fort Dodge regions, define comprehensive communications and marketing strategies that support UnityPoint Health's mission and vision. Provide leadership, consultation and expertise in one or more key functional areas of marketing, public relations and/or communications to include but not limited to: media relations, public relations, special events, marketing, internal communications. Attend events on location for stated regions. Responsibilities Marketing Communications Service Line Management * Participates in projects to develop communication plans, evaluation methods and creative direction. * Work with local departments on activities to achieve business and market goals. * Requires highly developed communication skills using independent judgement and decision making to effectively work with all levels of management throughout UnityPoint Health Des Moines' mission and vision. * Works independently, takes initiative and possesses good organizational abilities. * Exercises sound judgment, seeking advice when appropriate. * Contribute to the successful creation of marketing campaigns. * Coordinate community special events, programs and seminars. Internal and External Relationship Management * Build effective relationships with the media and/or community contacts and internal stakeholders. * Participates in projects that support communications and marketing efforts. Crisis Communication/Issues Management * This position may be assigned a specific mission to address in an emergency situation to assist in disaster response and recovery as part of the Hospital Emergency Incident Command System. Situations of a critical nature may require an individual to perform multiple tasks until additional support can be obtained. * Performs functions other than described due to extenuating circumstances. Qualifications Education: * Bachelor's degree required. * Emphasis in journalism, communication, public relations or marketing. preferred Experience: * Requires 1 to 3 years of communications, public relations and/or marketing experience. * Internship experience in a related field can be taken into consideration. License(s)/Certification(s): * Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.