Strategic Communications Director - Health System (Hybrid)

Agence PROvidence; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence in Oregon seeks a Senior Director of Communications to lead strategic internal and external communications across the state, serving as a trusted advisor to executive leaders and coordinating with marketing to advance organizational priorities.

You will drive change communications, protect and strengthen reputation, and oversee caregiver communications, crisis response and labor messaging. The role requires aligning communications with Providence’s Mission and Catholic identity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of communication experience (health care experience preferred).
• Proven ability to develop proactive, compelling messaging in support of enterprise brand positioning, reputation management and strategic priorities.
• Ability to lead and collaborate across a diverse, matrixed communications team and manage multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Advise executives with strategic counsel on high-visibility issues and organizational priorities.
• Lead internal and external change communications for complex initiatives with alignment to systemwide priorities.
• Oversee media relations, external communications, and reputation management efforts.
• Drive caregiver communications and engagement across the division.
• Lead crisis and issues communications and coordinate with operations, legal, HR and leadership.
• Support labor and workforce communications and messaging during negotiations and transitions.
• Collaborate with marketing on campaigns aligned with patient access, growth and brand reputation.

Skills

Strategic communication

Executive partnership

Crisis communications

Change communications

Media relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Public Relations/Marketing/Journalism

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Providence in Oregon seeks a Senior Director of Communications to lead strategic internal and external communications across the state, serving as a trusted advisor to executive leaders and coordinating with marketing to advance organizational priorities.

You will drive change communications, protect and strengthen reputation, and oversee caregiver communications, crisis response and labor messaging. The role requires aligning communications with Providence’s Mission and Catholic identity.