Director of Community Relations

Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; 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 commit

Company-sponsored life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Director of Community Relations to strengthen community partnerships, grow admissions, and guide outreach efforts. The role requires building trust with referral sources and representing the center at events with a focus on compassionate, professional care.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, onsite, with responsibilities including planning monthly outreach, coordinating programs, and collaborating with the Admissions Director on

Qualifications

• College degree preferred; sales experience valued in healthcare or long-term care
• Strong understanding of healthcare services and long-term care environment
• Knowledge of company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements; Drug-Free Workplace

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, providers and referral sources to support admissions and census goals.
• Represent the center at community events, health fairs, meetings and outreach; plan at least two programs monthly.
• Develop and execute monthly business/outreach plans by analyzing referral/admission trends.
• Lead and coordinate support groups; identify advertising opportunities; oversee social media content highlighting services and community involvement.
• Collaborate with the Admissions Director to ensure smooth resident transitions and timely follow-up with prospective clients and families.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality and integrity during networking events, including evenings/weekends as needed.
• Perform other duties to support community relations, admissions and organizational goals.

Skills

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Join our team at Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center as a Director of Community Relations

Proudly supported by Marquis Health Consulting Services

Full-time opportunity available

Monday-Friday

$80,000-$90,000 per year

At Avalon Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center we believe that 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 Relations serves as a key ambassador for the organization—building trust, strengthening referral networks, and ensuring our presence in the community reflects compassion, professionalism, and excellence in care.

Responsibilities for Director of Community Relations:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, healthcare providers, and referral sources to support admissions growth and maintain census goals.
• Represent the center at targeted community events, health fairs, networking meetings, and outreach opportunities, while planning and facilitating at least two community engagement programs per month.
• Develop and execute monthly business and outreach plans by analyzing referral and admission trends to guide weekly strategies and community engagement efforts.
• Lead and coordinate support groups, identify advertising opportunities, and oversee social media content that highlights services, resident testimonials, and community involvement.
• Collaborate closely with the Admissions Director to ensure smooth resident transitions and maintain consistent, timely follow-up with prospective clients and families.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity while engaging in community networking activities, including evening and weekend events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of community relations, admissions, and organizational goals.
  

Qualifications for Director of Community Relations:

• College degree preferred, with experience in sales strongly preferred—particularly within 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 outreach and relationship-building efforts that strengthen trust, enhance reputation, and support organizational success.

BenefitsforDirector of Community Relations:

• 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

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.