Public Relations Specialist

PR Specialist /Assistant to the Office of the Vice President Development & Public Relations

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Position Summary:

Performs administrative duties for the office of the Vice President, Development & Public Relations and serves as backup to the President’s assistant as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provides full scope of administrative support to the Vice President Development & Public Relations. This individual will perform a variety of administrative duties and requires a high level of professionalism in all situations.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, memorandums, agendas, minutes, etc.
• Develops forms and tables using a variety of software applications
• Creates, maintains, and manages databases
• Prepares and maintains mailing lists
• Orders, receives, and distributes office supplies
• Answers and responds to phone calls and emails, offering assistance and ensuring customers’ needs are met
• Assist with calendar management including proactive review to identify potential conflicts and provide recommendations/suggestions
• High-level contacts and exposure to sensitive information necessitates considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgment.
• Complex responsibilities requiring considerable judgment and initiative with minimal direction including reliable follow-up.
• Anticipate Vice President’s and department needs as best possible.
• Work closely with other administrative assistants (internal and external) to assure consistent flow of communication and coordination of efforts building solid, supportive, positive relationships.
• Ensures that personal performance reflects the Mission, Vision and Departmental Goals.
• Completes annual training requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum requirement, five years of executive support experience and high school diploma
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Advanced computer skills
• Ability to work independently
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors protected by law.