Director of Community Engagement

Job Overview

Director of Community Engagement 

Help make a difference in our tri-state community by joining the only local nonprofit hospice—Hospice of Dubuque! This is a new role, which will serve as Hospice of Dubuque’s primary spokesperson and ambassador, oversee the organization’s outreach activities, and cultivate relationships within our tri-state community.

The Director of Community Engagement will act as Hospice of Dubuque’s community liaison and will be responsible for communicating the Hospice of Dubuque mission to diverse audiences with passion and clarity. This role will develop, implement, and manage the organization’s marketing plan, promote the organization’s service options and quality metrics, and engage in relationship building with healthcare partners. This role will also supervise Hospice of Dubuque’s community relations department, which handles fundraising and community events, gift acknowledgement, social media, and external publications.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, business, healthcare administration, or related field. Associate’s degree may be considered if combined with relevant experience.
• Experience with developing and managing a comprehensive marketing plan.
• Supervisory experience, healthcare experience, and/or nonprofit experience strongly recommended.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere and ability to work independently.
• Must be able to travel throughout Hospice of Dubuque’s tri-state service area to meet and engage with community members, businesses, and referral partners in diverse settings.

Competitive wage and benefits package. See job description at www.hospiceofdubuque.org under the “Careers” tab.

Send letter and resume to:  Kayla Wolter, HR Coordinator, Hospice of Dubuque, 1670 JFK Road, Dubuque, IA 52002.

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