Marketer- Part time

General Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to develop, coordinate, direct, and administer the facility's marketing and public relations programs and services.

Essential Duties

• Maintain a current listing of all resident care employee phone numbers.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility's public relations and marketing programs to maintain and increase census and provide the community with accurate information about the facility, its programs, and services.
• Develop and maintain written policies and procedures that govern the release of information concerning residents, employees, and the facility in accordance with current privacy rules and regulations.
• Assist department directors in developing and using marketing and public relations policies and procedures; establish rapport between departments to ensure all staff understand their role in these programs.
• Review marketing and public relations policies annually and recommend updates as necessary.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and tracking of customer satisfaction surveys.
• Interpret and communicate facility policies regarding information release to employees, residents, family members, visitors, and government agencies.
• Ensure all public materials (manuals, brochures, information packets, etc.) are accurate and up to date.
• Organize and maintain internal communications using bulletin boards, newsletters, committee meetings, and announcements.
• Schedule and participate in departmental meetings related to marketing and public relations activities.
• Provide creative support for activity and social services departments in developing resident programs and publications.
• Maintain positive relationships with families, residents, and community and civic leaders.
• Participate in community and civic groups to promote facility engagement and charitable activities.
• Coordinate with news media to share positive developments, new programs, or promotions.
• Keep the Administrator informed of media coverage or public information that could impact the facility.
• During emergencies, establish a public relations area to ensure accurate and policy-compliant information release.
• Assist in planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training, orientation, and on-the-job training related to marketing and public relations.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis throughout the facility.
• Follow ergonomics and safety policies related to lifting, repetitive tasks, and equipment use.
• Prepare and manage the departmental operating budget in collaboration with the Administrator.
• Serve on committees as directed by the Administrator.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information, including protected health information.
• Interpret and communicate resident rights to residents, families, and staff as appropriate.

Supervisory Requirements

This position includes direct or indirect supervisory responsibilities.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent. Five years of experience in marketing/public relations in a healthcare setting may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.

Physical Demands

• Must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, read, and hear. * Frequent use of office equipment including copier, scanner, fax, telephone, and calculator.
• May be required to assist in resident evacuation during emergencies.