Description

Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospitals staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M (Occasional evening or weekend work for events or if time-sensitive communications are required)

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position:

Under general supervision, with some latitude for initiative and independent judgment, assists in the coordination and implementation of plans and practices for the presentation of the objectives and achievements of the System to the public and its employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Participates in the establishment and implementation of goodwill programs to develop a better understanding of the Systems’ policies, methods and achievements by the local communities it serves.
2. Informs the System leaders of the policies and practices concerning the preparation of public addresses and articles as it relates to the System.
3. Collects data to be used to survey the degree and nature of the acceptance of the Systems’ policies and activities by the public, community and health care personnel.
4. Assists in the preparation of information regarding the System and its’ health care settings for release to the public.
5. Acts as liaison to the appropriate agencies, community and employee groups to assist in the formulation of the Systems’ information programs.
6. Performs other related duties, as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

1.Bachelors’ degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Management,Public Administration, Marketing, or a related discipline; and,
2.Two (2) years of responsible public relations experience involving the press and communications media, employee communications, community affairs, educational affairs, public information,corporate and business affairs, governmental and legislative affairs; or
3.Satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. However, all candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in disciplines, as listed in “1” above.

Department Preferences

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong media relations and public affairs knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strategic thinking and sound judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in digital communications and social media platforms.
• Experience with crisis or issues management.
• Understanding of policy, legislative, or community relations environments.
• Strong organizational and leadership capabilities.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused approach.

Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs