Communications Generalist

At Blue Ridge Health we believe in caring for all - with respect without exception. As a leading nonprofit community health center serving Western North Carolina we provide comprehensive accessible healthcare and support services to those who need it most.

The Communications team plays a vital role in promoting our services telling our story and building relationships throughout our communities. If youre creative enjoy working with a variety of people and excited to make a difference through your work we want to meet you!

This position is office-based in Hendersonville NC with possible limited remote options and limited travel as needed.

• A competitive benefits plan including Medical Dental and Vision
• Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement account with company matching
• Supplemental accident insurance available
• 9 paid holidays per year
• PTO and Personal Day accrual starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)

As Communications Generalist youll help bring the mission of Blue Ridge Health to life through compelling content strong organization and an enthusiastic public presence. Youll be part of a small collaborative team where every day brings new challenges opportunities to learn and meaningful work that impacts lives.

This role blends creative administrative and logistical responsibilities ideal for someone who is both dynamic and detail-oriented and who finds purpose in promoting equitable healthcare access. Responsibilities include:

• Write and edit clear compelling content for newsletters flyers rack cards social media website and more
• Create and Design drafts for effective marketing materials (social posts T-shirts flyers etc.) with minimal supervision. (Adobe design experience preferred but not required. You do not have to have professional design experience.)
• Post and schedule engaging content across multiple social media platforms
• Draft press releases and letters and coordinate distribution to media outlets patients and community partners
• Manage small marketing projects with printers sign companies and other external vendors
• Coordinate special events and contests with the Communications team
• Manage and maintain mailing lists
• Track project timelines and deliverables ensuring deadlines are met
• Manage calendars and help organize departmental priorities
• Provide administrative support for the Communications Manager as needed
• Represent Blue Ridge Health publicly at events or internally during clinic visits as needed (occasional day travel)
• Collaborate respectfully and inclusively with staff across departments and locations
• Other duties as assigned

• Associates Degree required Bachelors Degree preferred; English Communications Public Relations or related field preferred.
• Excellent writing editing and grammar skills
• Confident communicator comfortable speaking publicly and engaging with a wide variety of people
• Organized and dependable with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Creative thinker with basic design ability (Adobe experience preferred)
• Self-starter who can handle both independent work and team collaboration
• Inclusive friendly and mission-driven with a grateful heart and resilient spirit
• Tech-savvy and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Eager to learn! No two days are the same and curiosity is an asset here!

At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health and inspire Hope through access to Compassionate Affordable Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.