Community Relations and Strategic Programs Specialist

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.