Communication Specialist– Foundation FTE, Day Shift

Position Summary:

The Constituent Relations Specialist is responsible for supporting the advancement of Bozeman Health Foundation’s mission by creating and implementing communication strategies to educate, engage, and inspire donors and prospects to support Bozeman Health. Emphasis will be on creating compelling collateral, managing internal and external communications, building awareness, and executing social media posts while enhancing the digital fundraising platform. This manager will write and design communications and content with responsibility for consistent branding and messaging while working in close collaboration with Foundation team members.

• Required Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing, or related field
• Three years of experience in a professional communications role preferably in the non-profit sector
• Preferred Non-profit communications and/or marketing, constituent relations and development experience Healthcare experience

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

• Develop and implement strategic stewardship and cultivation communications across multiple platforms, including direct mail, website, social media, intranet, video, and publications to provide personalized updates, gratitude, and year-round engagement for donors and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and timely donor recognition, including updating recognition walls, named spaces, and related signage.
• Establish an annual communications calendar and develop brand cohesive publications including newsletters, annual appeals, event invitations, and collateral materials.
• Work with the Foundation staff to create content for various projects, including photography, video, digital graphics, social media content, email copy, and printed materials.
• Support the day-to-day communications needs and ensure projects meet target deadlines.
• Collaborate with the Bozeman Health Marketing Department to ensure publication design and messaging is consistent with hospital branding standards.
• Serve as the Foundation liaison to regional media sources and outlets.
• Develop strong relationships with Health System team members in support of the foundation’s mission.
• Assist with projects and tasks as needed the support the entire team by. Lead, teach, inspire, help, and consistently demonstrate hospital behavioral standards.

• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines

This role requires regular and sustained attendance. The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts. On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

• Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds):
  Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
• Sit (Continuously):
  Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Stand (Occasionally):
  Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Walk (Occasionally):
  Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
• Climb (Rarely):
  Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally):
  Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and…