Communications Manager

At Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) communications is more than messagingits how we connect people to purpose. The Communications Manager collaborates to lead strategic internal and external communications for PCHC and PCHCs Foundation shaping how our mission comes to life for employees patients donors partners and the broader community.

Were looking for an experienced mission-driven communicator with a bachelors degree in a related field. The ideal candidate brings a collaborative curious mindset a passion for storytelling and strong attention to detail and deadlines. Experience in healthcare nonprofit or mission-driven settingsand supervising or mentoring staffis strongly preferred.

Whats it like to work at PCHC Find out: Full-time Monday-Friday Typical Business Hours (Hybrid Remote Schedule: Candidate must be able to work in Bangor Maine and must be eligible per PCHCs Telecommuting Policy.)

What Youll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Lead Strategic Communications: Develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies that advance organizational goals for both PCHC and PCHCs Foundation ensuring messages are timely engaging and aligned with our mission and values.
• Serve as a Trusted Advisor to Leadership: Partner with senior leaders to advise on communication strategy messaging timing and channels helping ensure clarity consistency and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Champion Brand Voice and Storytelling: Create and manage branding guidelines and design standards ensuring a consistent voice tone and visual identity across all internal and external communications.
• Strengthen Internal Communications: Oversee internal communications efforts including PENPoints leadership messages announcements and workforce communications fostering connection transparency and shared purpose across the organization.
• Manage Digital Presence: Own and guide PCHCs website content and social media strategy collaborating with internal teams to ensure information is accurate engaging and aligned with organizational goals while tracking performance and impact.
• Collaborate Across Teams and Partners: Work closely with departments the PCHC Foundation and external partners to deliver high-quality communications projects on time and within scope.
• Support Events and Special Initiatives: Plan and support internal and external events as assigned including communications planning promotional materials and pre- and post-event messaging.
  
  

Join PCHCs nationally recognized non-profit organization:

• Federally Qualified Health Center offering integrated Medical Home Model
• Collegial professional atmosphere with informed leadership
• Competitive compensation and generous benefits
• PCHC provides comprehensive patient-centered care with integrated services including Psychiatry & Mental Health Dental Family Medicine Pediatrics Pharmacy Geriatrics Laboratory Services Physical Therapy and more!
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in communications Marketing Public Relations Journalism or a related field required.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of progressively responsible experience in communications marketing or public relations preferably in a healthcare nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
• Demonstrated experience with internal and external communications with social media management.
• Prior experience coordinating events and managing external vendors strongly preferred.
• Supervisor experience or demonstrated ability to lead and mentor staff preferred.
• Having a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record and/or an appropriate length of driving experience for insurance purposes is required. Any concerns raised by the results of a driving record check will be subject to an individualized review to determine whether the infraction is relevant to the individuals ability to perform the responsibilities of the position in accordance with PCHCs Automobile Safety and Background Check Policy.
  
  

Curious or interested to learn more Apply today! You can request a full copy of the detailed job description by emailing .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin or any other characteristic protected by law.

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