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Community Relations & Strategic Programs Specialist (onsite)

OU Medicine, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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R0060653## **Position Title:**Community Relations and Strategic Programs Specialist## **Department:**Brand and Growth Marketing## **Job Description:****General Description:** The Community Relations and Strategic Programs Specialist identifies, strategically analyzes and implements partnerships, sponsorships, external relationships, volunteers and special events. This position interacts with nonprofits as well as employees and the general public to foster positive relationships, impact and engagement at the local, regional and state levels with key stakeholders under the direction of the Director of Community Relations and Strategic Programs.**Essential Responsibilities:***Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.

Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.** Develop and implement community outreach programs and initiatives to enhance the organization's reputation and community engagement.* Identify key stakeholders, such as community leaders, organizations, and influencers, and build relationships with them to foster positive partnerships.* Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to create and execute community-related content and campaigns.* Organize and participate in community events, fundraisers, and volunteer activities to promote the organization's mission and values.* Serve as a point of contact for community members, addressing inquiries, concerns, and feedback promptly and professionally.* Conduct research and stay updated on local community trends, needs, and issues that may impact the organization's reputation or operations.* Develop and maintain a database of community contacts, partnerships, and collaborations.* Coordinate and oversee the organization's participation in community sponsorships, donations, volunteer programs and partnerships.* Prepare reports documenting community relations activities and their impact on the organization.* Communicates with and executes upon tactics with existing partners and nonprofits to promote a positive public image.* Works with the Director of Community Relations and Strategic Programs to creatively execute upon a comprehensive sponsorship and donation strategy from conception through implementation.* Ensures execution of all deliverables within community partnership contracts.* Represents the department as a key CR point of contact for all day-to-day aspects of the healthcare enterprise.* Research best practices and new developments in nonprofit sector, including evidence-based programming in other communities**General Responsibilities:*** Performs other duties as assigned.**Minimum Qualifications**:**Education:** Bachelor's degree required.

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, no-profit, or business preferred.**Experience:**

3 or more years of development, community relations or non-profit experience required.**Or equivalent combination of education and experience.****Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required:**Valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured by OU Health automobile liability insurance carrier.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Problem solving and project management skills.* Excellent verbal and written communication and critical thinking skills.* Knowledge of the Non-Profit Community and Landscape.* Knowledge of community dynamics, issues, and resources.* Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office tools.* Proven experience in community engagement, public relations or non-profits.* Creative thinking and problem-solving skills to develop innovative community impact and engagement strategies.## **Current OU Health Employees - Please click** **to login.**## **OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.**### **OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research.**### **Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.***Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.* #J-18808-Ljbffr