Market Director Marketing and Communications Central Coast

Market Director Marketing and Communications - Central Coast

California Region
Santa Maria, California
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.
The posted compensation range of $63.10 - $93.87 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
We have a cornerstone and highly visible position for a Market Director of Marketing and Communications for our Central Coast Market, part of the broader California Region team of CommonSpirit Health.
Our Central Coast Market consists of 7 Hospitals; St. John's Regional Medical Center and St. John's Hospital Camarillo in the Oxnard area, Marian Regional Medical Center, Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, and French Hospital in the Santa Maria area, Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, and Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City. This position has the option to be physically based at any of these 7 Hospitals, and travel is expected to regularly visit the other Hospitals and leadership teams, also for California Region Marketing and Communication team meetings.
In this pivotal role, you will report directly to the California Region VP of Marketing and Communications, and will be instrumental in developing, shaping, and executing marketing and communication strategies and plans within the Central Coast Market.
You will work with Market Executives and Hospital leadership teams to establish annual marketing and communications strategies aligned with local strategic plans and overall market priorities and services. You will also lead a team of 3 Communications Managers and 1 Marketing Specialist to oversee functions including media relations, advertising, social media, internal communication, external communications, public relations, and brand/reputation management.
Our ideal candidate will have significant marketing and/or communications experience at the Director level in the healthcare industry, a demonstrated track record in directly managing marketing and/or communications teams, and will possess stellar communication and relationship building skills.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to work for an organization re-shaping healthcare in new innovative ways, you belong with us.
Benefits and offerings for this position include (plus much more!):
Hybrid work schedule (4 days on-site, 1 day remote).
Sign-on bonus.
Relocation assistance.
Annual performance-based bonus program.
Annual employer contribution to retirement program (no employee contribution needed).
Medical benefits for the employee at no payroll deduction.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Job Requirements
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in marketing and/or communications roles, preferably within the healthcare industry.
Minimum of 5 years of management experience.
Proven track record of success in developing and implementing strategic marketing and communications plans, including reputation management strategies.