Director of Communication

The Northwest Health Foundation was created in 1997 as a result of the sale of PACC Health Plans and HMO. The Foundation works to advance, support, and promote the health of the people of Oregon and Southwest Washington and actively forges alliances to stimulate health philanthropy in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. As of June 2008, the Foundation distributed $40 million to organizations that carry out programs and services in the Foundation’s four primary focus areas: 1) Health Care Workforce – Nursing, 2) Access to Health Care, 3) Public Health, 4) Partnerships/community partnership funds. (for more information please visit www.nwhf.org)

We seek a Director of Communications who will create and implement the Foundation’s overall communications strategy and drive the process for defining the role of communications and its place within the Foundation. The Director will help realize the program and advocacy goals for the communities the Foundation serves and effectively communicate those goals internally and externally. The Director of Communications is responsible for serving as a proactive resource for the program and policy work as well as to the Foundation’s community partners, collaborations, and grantees. This position will direct production of all communications, public engagement, and marketing materials as well as manage media relations, participate in coordinating community outreach events, coordinate technology/website, and write speeches and testimony. This position reports to the President and serves as a strategic member of a four-person management team.

We seek a Director of Communications who is a seasoned, hands-on, active leader with the ability to provide strategic clarity in promoting the Foundation’s communication initiatives. The successful candidate is a self-starter with the ability to independently manage a large workload and multiple demands, delivery quality and detailed work. The ideal candidate will value and encourage diversity, embrace a non-discrimination environment, and respect open dialogue.

Ten years experience in communications, public relations, marketing, and/or branding with demonstrated success in developing, managing and implementing communications for programs, policy initiatives and other projects is needed. Experience and knowledge of public health, heath professions, health reform and social equity as well as an understanding of the role of foundations in policy work is preferred. Knowledge of the role communications play in philanthropy is also preferred. BA degree in communications, journalism, marketing or English preferred.

Contact Email: portland@waldronhr.com

Contact Person: Heather Gantz

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The Northwest Health Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and welcomes applications from candidates who support diversity. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, political affiliation, or religious belief. Please send resume and cover letter as soon as possible but no later than October 17, 2008 to: Waldron & Company, Three Centerpointe Drive, Suite 200, Lake Oswego, OR 97035, 503-620-1106, Portland@waldronhr.com, www.waldronhr.com.

Last Date to Apply:  Oct 17 2008