Director of Public Relations (Full-Time)

ChildServe is inviting applications for our Director of Public Relations. This team member will cultivate a favorable image for the organization and protect the organizations reputation through media relations community engagement and strategic initiatives that elevate awareness and support for ChildServes mission and services.

How Youll Make an Impact

• Public Relations:Build and maintain relationships to create a positive image and reputation for the organization by managing PR initiatives. Lead the development and execution of comprehensive PR strategies including media outreach thought leadership and crisis communication. Monitor and manage emerging issues impacting the organization while advising leadership on strategic responses and maintaining strong media relationships to ensure effective messaging and measurable results.

• Strategic Initiatives:Oversee high-level strategic and external communications to ensure alignment with organizational strategy and internal communications. Provide guidance and support to the Board and its committees. Advise executives on critical changes to the organization landscape and business environment. Oversee and support the promotion of the Foundation in alignment with organizational marketing and communications strategy.

• Community Relations:Develop and lead public relations strategies that elevate the organizations brand and visibility among external stakeholders. Promote and support speaking engagements interviews and appearances by coaching presenters and representing the organization when needed. Oversee strategic alignment and execution of community events sponsorships partnerships and tours to maximize impact and engagement.
  
  • Collaborate: Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. Marketing Communications Government Relations Foundation) to ensure lockstep alignment with organizational strategy and department requirements.
    
    
  • Administrative Support:Track progress made on current workload through a project management system. Coordinate with external partners and vendors as needed to meet position expectations. Contribute to the development and implementation of department strategy and processes. Strictly adhere to HIPAA guidelines and gather necessary patient and staff releases for photo and video shoots.Supervise staff and interns as assigned.

What Youll Need

• Bachelors degree required in communications public relations journalism marketing or a related field of study. Advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience with direct responsibility for media strategy reputation management crisis communications and community engagement.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills including experience supporting executive leadership.
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively and professionally in reading writing and speaking the English language.

Interested candidates should include a resume cover letter and a portfolio of relevant work (press releases media kits or relevant campaigns) with their application.

Benefits

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe

• ChildServepartners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live agreatlife.
• ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowas only childrens specialty hospital offering a variety of services and programs to meet each childs unique needs.
• ChildServesfour key specialty areas include: complex medical care pediatric rehabilitation autism and behavioral health and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery services are interwoven and streamlined so families can address their childs needs in one location.
• Established in 1928 ChildServeproudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6000 children in Iowa each year.

ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process please email emailprotected. ChildServeis an Equal Opportunity Employer.