Director of Public Relations & Community Engagement
Three Rivers Hospital
Brewster, WA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$51.25–$70.67 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Basic Life Support (BLS), Business Development, Communication Skills, Community Health, Community Relations, Dental Insurance, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Hospital, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications Plan, Marketing Plan, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Sustainability
LOCATION
Brewster, WA
POSTED
2 days ago
Director of Public Relations & Community Engagement
FULL - TIME
Posting Number:
HR082111
Posting Date:
May 27, 2026
Date Available:
Immediately
Position Summary:
The Director of Public Relations & Community Engagement is a senior leadership role responsible for leading the hospital’s marketing, communications, and community outreach efforts. This position focuses on strengthening community awareness, building trust, and supporting organizational sustainability through effective communication, engagement, and relationship development. This role will play a key part in ensuring transparent and consistent communication regarding hospital services, long-term planning, and community health needs, while supporting initiatives that enhance patient access, service utilization, and community partnerships.
Essential Job Duties:
Community Engagement & Public Education: Develop and execute a comprehensive community engagement strategy. Serve as a visible representative of the hospital within the community. Ensure clear, transparent, and consistent communication regarding hospital services, priorities, and future planning efforts. Marketing & Public Relations Strategy: Develop and oversee implementation of a marketing and communications plan. Service Line Awareness & Volume Growth: Support increased utilization of hospital services. Develop messaging and outreach strategies to improve community awareness and access. Community Partnerships & Relationship Development: Identify opportunities to strengthen the hospital’s role in the community. Foundation & Philanthropic Support: Align outreach activities with opportunities to enhance philanthropic support. Leadership & Team Oversight: Supervision over the Business Development Coordinator & the Community Outreach & Engagement Coordinator. Performance & Reporting: Provide regular updates to executive leadership. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Healthcare Administration, or related field. Five (5+) years of leadership experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or community engagement. Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives with measurable outcomes. BLS certification. Preferred: Experience in rural healthcare or community-based organizations. Experience working with public stakeholders or community initiatives. Strong understanding of relationship-based engagement strategies. Spanish Bi-lingual skills preferred.
Position Wage Range:
MIN:
$51.25
MAX:
$70.67
Exempt Status:
Salaried/Exempt
Schedule:
Days:
Monday – Friday; some after-hour work
Hours:
TBD
Department/FTE:
Public Relations
FTE:
1.00 FTE/40 hours per week
Benefit eligible?
YES
Benefit Summary:
Full-time benefits include: Group Medical 3-tiered plan (employee premiums on the higher deductible option is paid in full by TRH); voluntary plans for Dental & Vision offered. Dependent coverage is also available. A Health Savings Account (HSA) is an option under our group medical plan. Employer paid basic plans for Life, Long-Term Disability, & Short-Term Disability with buyup options available. Voluntary Life with a guaranteed issue. AFLAC policies are available. A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan is offered. Vacation and sick accrual accounts are provided. Our retirement program offers two plans as options. A complimentary 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all staff is available. Insurance benefits are effective the first of the month following hire date.
Physical Requirements:
Please see full Job Description in Human Resources
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MAIL OR APPLY IN-PERSON:
Three Rivers Hospital
Human Resources Department
PO Box 577
507 Hospital Way
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-2517
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Three Rivers Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
HRJobPosting: Rev 03/2024
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