The Director leads a small, hands-on department and is expected to be equally strong as a strategist, a team and project manager, and a producer of high-quality work. Every departmental project should advance a KVH strategic priority, and the Director sets that direction with the CEO and Executive Committee, builds the systems and team to deliver it, and personally develops content. The Director reports to the CEO and develops and implements strategies that strengthen the organization’s reputation, engage the community, and support business goals. This role manages marketing, public and media relations, internal and external events, and digital communication. The director leads initiatives that connect patients, families, employees, and community partners, ensuring alignment with organizational values and strategic priorities. The director also builds relationships with, and provides services to Kittitas County Public Hospital District #2 (Medic One) and the KVH Foundation and serves as the Public Information Officer (PIO) in emergency activations.
What is required...
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, business, healthcare administration, or a related field.
- Five (5) years of progressive experience in communications, marketing, public affairs, healthcare operations, media relations and strategic project management
- Two (2) years directly managing staff, programs, projects, and outside vendors.
- Two (2) years demonstrated experience managing a budget and contracts.
- Demonstrated use of generative AI tools for writing, content, analysis, and workflows.
- Completion of ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, IS-700, IS-800, and IS-29 within 12 months of hire and FEMA Public Information Basics (E/L/G 0105) within 24 months of hire.
What is preferred...
- Master’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, business, healthcare administration, or a related field.
- Experience in healthcare, a public hospital district, or another public-sector or regulated environment.
- Hands-on experience with digital channels: website content management, social media, and analytics.
- Experience assessing and redesigning a team, workflow, or vendor model.
- Experience working with elected officials, boards, or public agencies, including government relations or policy advocacy.
- Website and intranet administration experience.
- Experience with team collaboration and project management tools such as Monday.com or Smartsheet.
Wage: Wage range currently starts at $107,000/year and goes up to $153,400/year. Actual wage will be based on years' of applicable experience.
FTE: 1.0 = 40 hours/week
Schedule: Primarily days; Monday through Friday; 8:00a - 4:30p
Benefits: This position is benefits eligible
Union: This position is non-union