Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships

Lawrence Rehabilitation and Senior Living; Lawrence Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Employee engagement and culture comité

Company-sponsored life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Lawrence Campus is seeking a Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships to lead external partnerships and community outreach. This full-time role focuses on building relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers, and referral sources to support admissions and census goals.

The position supports admissions with timely follow-up and coordinated outreach programs. Responsibilities include planning monthly engagement activities, collaborating with the Admissions Director,

Qualifications

• College degree preferred; sales, community outreach, or partnership-development experience strongly preferred, particularly in healthcare, long-term care, or pharmaceutical settings.
• A strong understanding of healthcare services and the long-term care environment is highly beneficial.
• Knowledge of and compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including Drug-Free Workplace standards.
• Demonstrated professionalism, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to resident dignity, safety, and exceptional customer service.
• Ability to maintain reliable attendance, appropriate professional appearance, and adherence to all safety and equal opportunity standards.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers, referral sources, and other local partners to strengthen engagement and support admissions growth and census goals.
• Represent the center at community events, health fairs, networking meetings, and other outreach opportunities; plan and facilitate at least two community engagement programs per month.
• Develop and execute monthly outreach and partnership plans, using referral and admission trends to guide weekly strategies and engagement efforts.
• Lead and coordinate support groups, identify advertising and partnership opportunities, and oversee social media content highlighting services, resident testimonials, and community involvement.
• Collaborate closely with the Admissions Director to support smooth resident transitions and timely, consistent follow-up with prospective clients, families, and referral partners.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity while building community relationships, including attending evening and weekend events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of community engagement, partnerships, admissions, and organizational goals.

Skills

Sales experience

Community outreach

Partnership development

Healthcare knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Join our team at Lawrence Campus as a Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships

Proudly supported by Marquis Health Consulting Services

Full-time Position Available

Salary range: $110,000–$125,000, based on experience.

At Lawrence Campus, we believe strong community partnerships and meaningful relationships are essential to connecting individuals and families with high-quality care and services. Guided by our core values of Passion, Respect, and Excellence, the Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships serves as a key ambassador for the organization—building trust, cultivating partnerships, and ensuring our presence in the community reflects compassion, professionalism, and excellence in care.

Responsibilities for the Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers, referral sources, and other local partners to strengthen engagement and support admissions growth and census goals.

• Represent the center at community events, health fairs, networking meetings, and other outreach opportunities; plan and facilitate at least two community engagement programs per month.

• Develop and execute monthly outreach and partnership plans, using referral and admission trends to guide weekly strategies and engagement efforts.

• Lead and coordinate support groups, identify advertising and partnership opportunities, and oversee social media content highlighting services, resident testimonials, and community involvement.

• Collaborate closely with the Admissions Director to support smooth resident transitions and timely, consistent follow-up with prospective clients, families, and referral partners.

• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity while building community relationships, including attending evening and weekend events as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of community engagement, partnerships, admissions, and organizational goals.

Qualifications for the Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships:

• College degree preferred; sales, community outreach, or partnership-development experience strongly preferred, particularly in healthcare, long-term care, or pharmaceutical settings.

• A strong understanding of healthcare services and the long-term care environment is highly beneficial.

• Knowledge of and compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including Drug-Free Workplace standards.

• Demonstrated professionalism, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to resident dignity, safety, and exceptional customer service.

• Ability to maintain reliable attendance, appropriate professional appearance, and adherence to all safety and equal opportunity standards.

Our Core Values in Action

Passion – Building meaningful relationships and engaging the community with energy and purpose to connect individuals with compassionate care and services.

Respect – Treating all community partners, residents, and families with dignity, professionalism, and genuine care in every interaction.

Excellence – Delivering strategic, high-quality engagement and partnership efforts that strengthen trust, enhance our reputation, and support organizational success.

Benefits for the Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships:

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee referral bonus

• Health, vision, and dental benefits

• 401(k) with match

• Employee engagement and culture committee

• Company-sponsored life insurance

• Employee assistance program (EAP) resources

Join a Team that cares for their Employees!

The facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.