Director of Community Relations

Senior Healthcare Center; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Professional work environment

Job summary

Senior Healthcare Center seeks a Director of Community Relations to lead outreach efforts in Dupage County, IL. The role builds ties with hospitals, physicians, and community partners to support resident occupancy and referral development.

You will coordinate tours, network at events, and maintain proactive communication with referral sources and families. The position emphasizes relationship-building, representation of the organization in public settings, and collaboration with leadership to

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience in healthcare outreach, admissions, marketing, or community relations preferred.
• Experience in senior living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or healthcare settings helpful.
• Ability to organize outreach activity and maintain professional contacts.
• Comfortable representing a healthcare organization in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with local hospitals, physicians, case managers, discharge planners, and community groups.
• Represent the community at networking events, professional meetings, and outreach activities.
• Track referral sources and follow up consistently with partners and families.
• Coordinate tours and introductions for prospective residents and families.
• Work with leadership to support occupancy and referral development goals.
• Maintain regular communication with referral partners regarding services and availability.
• Support local marketing initiatives and community events.
• Maintain records of outreach activity and referral trends.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Healthcare outreach

Senior living experience

Public representation

Job description

Job Title: Director of Community Relations

Location: Senior Living Community – Dupage County Illinois.

Position Overview

The Director of Community Relations supports outreach and relationship-building efforts that connect the community with local partners, families, and referral sources. This role focuses on maintaining strong professional relationships, coordinating outreach activity, and supporting occupancy goals through steady communication with hospitals, physicians, and community organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with local hospitals, physicians, case managers, discharge planners, and community groups
• Represent the community at networking events, professional meetings, and outreach activities
• Track referral sources and follow up consistently with partners and families
• Coordinate tours and introductions for prospective residents and families
• Work with leadership to support occupancy and referral development goals
• Maintain regular communication with referral partners regarding services and availability
• Support local marketing initiatives and community events
• Maintain records of outreach activity and referral trends

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare outreach, admissions, marketing, or community relations preferred
• Experience in senior living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or healthcare settings helpful
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Ability to organize outreach activity and maintain professional contacts
• Comfortable representing a healthcare organization in community settings

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Some evening or community events may be required

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Professional work environment within a growing healthcare organization