Director of Corporate Communications

Care Initiatives
- Home Office, 1611 West Lakes Pkwy, West Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America

Care Initiatives is now hiring a Director of Corporate Communications to join our team. As the largest single operator of quality nursing homes in Iowa, Care Initiatives has over forty (40) skilled nursing communities, nine (9) hospice offices (and growing!), plus our own internal staffing agency. We are committed to providing exceptional care and support at every stage of the healthcare journey.

The Director of Corporate Communications will work closely with the senior leadership team to create and enhance the voice of the key leaders and develop communication strategies that are consistent with Care Initiative’s mission, vision and values.

What you d do as the Director of Corporate Communications at Care Initiatives:

• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop strategic communication plans and create and write internal communications representing the voice of the organization.
• These may include company announcements, presentations, emails, content for company intranet or website.
• Manage communications and serve as key point of contact to mitigate negative or inflammatory press and public perceptions.
• Lead the creative process to publish stories that represent positive impressions from our enterprise-wide programs, that reflect the compassionate care and services Care Initiatives provides.
• Lead and execute the development, enhancement and maintenance of existing and new internet and intranet capabilities and systems.
• Oversee and manage the marketing and social media coordinator and coordinate communication efforts to tell the Care Initiatives story in as many web-based and social media channels as possible.
• Occasional and up to 10% travel as needed to collaborate with Care Initiative leadership, skilled nursing and hospice locations, with some overnight stays required.

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience including developing, leading, and executing corporate communication strategies is required.
• Bachelor’s degree required with a concentration in communications, journalism, or similar field required.
• Minimum of eight (8) years communications and marketing experience preferably in multi-site long term care, skilled nursing, or healthcare organization is highly preferred.

• Unlimited vacation time.
• Robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• On-demand pay... and more!

Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with Care Initiatives!

Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Care Initiatives
- Home Office, 1611 West Lakes Pkwy, West Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America