Director of Public Relations & Community Engagement

Director of Public Relations & Community Engagement Three Rivers Hospital•

Brewster, WA Posted:

5/28/2026•

Expires:

8/26/2026

Job ID:

293445945 Job Description Director of Public Relations & Community Engagement FULL•

TIME Posting Number:

HR082111

Posting Date:

May 27, 2026

Date Available:

Immediately Position Summary:

The Director of Public Relations & Community Engagement is a senior leadership role responsible for leading the hospital's marketing, communications, and community outreach efforts. This position focuses on strengthening community awareness, building trust, and supporting organizational sustainability through effective communication, engagement, and relationship development. This role will play a key part in ensuring transparent and consistent communication regarding hospital services, long-term planning, and community health needs, while supporting initiatives that enhance patient access, service utilization, and community partnerships.

Essential Job Duties:

Community Engagement & Public Education:

Develop and execute a comprehensive community engagement strategy. Serve as a visible representative of the hospital within the community. Ensure clear, transparent, and consistent communication regarding hospital services, priorities, and future planning efforts.

Marketing & Public Relations Strategy:

Develop and oversee implementation of a marketing and communications plan.

Service Line Awareness & Volume Growth:

Support increased utilization of hospital services. Develop messaging and outreach strategies to improve community awareness and access.

Community Partnerships & Relationship Development:

Identify opportunities to strengthen the hospital's role in the community.

Foundation & Philanthropic Support:

Align outreach activities with opportunities to enhance philanthropic support.

Leadership & Team Oversight:

Supervision over the Business Development Coordinator & the Community Outreach & Engagement Coordinator.

Performance & Reporting:

Provide regular updates to executive leadership. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Healthcare Administration, or related field. Five (5+) years of leadership experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or community engagement. Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives with measurable outcomes. BLS certification.

Preferred:

Experience in rural healthcare or community-based organizations. Experience working with public stakeholders or community initiatives. Strong understanding of relationship-based engagement strategies. Spanish Bi-lingual skills preferred.

Position Wage Range:

MIN:

$51.25

MAX:

$70.67

Exempt Status:

Salaried/Exempt Schedule:

Days:

Monday•Friday; some after-hour work

Hours:

TBD Department/FTE:

Public Relations FTE:

1.00 FTE/40 hours per week Benefit eligible?

YES Benefit Summary:

Full-time benefits include: Group Medical 3-tiered plan (employee premiums on the higher deductible option is paid in full by TRH); voluntary plans for Dental & Vision offered. Dependent coverage is also available. A Health Savings Account (HSA) is an option under our group medical plan. Employer paid basic plans for Life, Long-Term Disability, & Short-Term Disability with buyup options available. Voluntary Life with a guaranteed issue. AFLAC policies are available. A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan is offered. Vacation and sick accrual accounts are provided. Our retirement program offers two plans as options. A complimentary 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all staff is available. Insurance benefits are effective the first of the month following hire date.

Physical Requirements:

Please see full Job Description in Human Resources

INTERESTED CANDIDATES

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APPLY HR USE ONLY MAIL OR APPLY IN-PERSON

Three Rivers Hospital Human Resources Department PO Box 577 507 Hospital Way Brewster, WA 98812 (509) 689-2517

APPLY ONLINE:

www.threerivershospital.net

HR CONTACT EMAIL

opportunity@trhospital.net Three Rivers Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

HRJobPosting:

Rev 03/2024 Job Summary Company Details Company Three Rivers Hospital Industry General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Job Information Location Brewster, WA Website https://threerivershospital.net/ Job Type Full Time Employee Job Position 1 Position(s) Open Salary/Wage $51.25•$70.67 /hour Duration Over 150 Days Additional Information Testing Required Drug testing/screening Background checks Federal Contractor No Affirmative Action Plan No