Manager, Community Relations - Health Services Foundation (Filled)

Royer Thompson Management & Human Resources Consulting; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Manager of Community Relations to enhance healthcare services in the South Shore community. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a full rebranding strategy, manage core communications programs, and serve as a vital public figure for the community. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, the successful candidate will have at least five years of experience in healthcare, strong communication skills, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact. Join a dedicated team and contribute to a mission that truly matters!

Qualifications

• Proven success in healthcare communications and marketing.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills essential for project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead community awareness initiatives and manage communications programs.
• Serve as the primary contact for donors and clients, sharing impactful stories.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Marketing Expertise

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or Marketing

Five Years of Experience in Healthcare

Tools

Social Media Management Tools

Content Management Systems

Job description

Join the ambitious and quickly growing Health Services Foundation of the South Shore (HSF) as they seek a communications or marketing professional with a passion for healthcare and community impact to become their newest Manager, Community Relations. In this exciting role, you will have the opportunity to be a key support person for HSF, embarking on a full rebranding strategy of the organization, being the primary contact for donors and clients to share their stories, and, most importantly, bringing passion and empathy to how those stories are told. The Manager, Community Relations will be more than marketing; you will be an important public figure and ally for the community of Lunenburg County.

About the Health Services Foundation of the South Shore:
The Health Services Foundation of the South Shore is dedicated to enhancing healthcare services through community support. Guided by values of accountability, professionalism, collaboration, community-centric innovation, compassion, stewardship, inclusivity, continuous improvement, and integrity, HSF is looking for a leader who excels in these areas.

The Role:

The Manager, Community Relations will create a renewed level of community awareness for HSF and lead planning, project management, and the successful delivery of core communications programs and activities, including the annual report, communications and marketing support for the annual, major, and community fundraising programs, and content management for all social media channels and the website. The Manager, Community Relations will strive to have HSF as the local charity of choice.

Why Join the Health Services Foundation of the South Shore?

Joining the Health Services Foundation of the South Shore means more than just a job—it's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare in the community. We are looking for a candidate with at least five years of proven success, preferably in healthcare. Expertise in supporting major gifts, annual giving, planned gifts, and special events is essential. With strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills, you will thrive in our collaborative and inclusive work environment. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence and innovation, with plenty of opportunities for professional development and growth.

Join the Health Services Foundation in their mission to enhance healthcare services for the South Shore community.

Please submit your resume online by clicking “Apply.” For more information, contact Mady MacIntyre confidentially at [e-mail]. If you need accommodation during the selection process, please let us know.

We believe in employment equity, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We encourage applications from the following under-represented groups to self-identify in their resume or cover letter: Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity.