REMOTE - Community Affairs Advisor

Community Affairs Advisor

Position : Remote Community Affairs Advisor

Department : Integrated Marketing - Mercy Share Services

Shift : FT Days - 40 / hrs per week

Our Mission : We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."

Overview

The Community Affairs Advisor serves as a liaison between Mercy and community leadership, focusing on areas where Mercy is expanding or strengthening its presence, while also maintaining and deepening engagement in its largest communities. The role strengthens Mercy's reputation by fostering communication, cultivating meaningful community relationships, and ensuring responsiveness to local needs, while promoting programs and services and gathering feedback to guide organizational efforts. The Advisor collaborates with community leaders at all levels to advance Mercy's business goals and strengthen its reputation and brand among key decision makers. The position also aligns closely with the Federal and State government relations teams to ensure seamless integration on public policy issues and opportunities.

Qualifications

Experience : 10 years of public affairs success.

Education : Bachelor's degree in government relations, marketing, business, communications, and / or public relations. Demonstrated experience may be gained from prior roles, through completion of college degrees, or a combination of applicable professional and educational experiences.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities :

• Familiarity with the communities Mercy serves.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely, as well as presentation skills.
• Executive presence and ability to connect, build rapport, and establish trust with individuals and groups.
• Organized, reliable self-starter with problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and respond effectively to new challenges.

We Offer Great Benefits : Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!