Vice President OF Communications

Description MaineHealth Corporate Management/Leadership Req #: 84638 Summary The Vice President - Communication and Public Affairs role is responsible for the development of long‑term and short‑term strategic and integrated communication strategies across MaineHealth's Southern Region, which includes Maine Medical Center, Portland, as well as Maine Medical Center's Sanford and Biddeford campuses. The Vice President will work with MaineHealth senior leadership and key stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into internal communication, community engagement and public relations plans for the Southern Region; ensuring consistency across the region and the system. The Vice President will provide direction, supervision and guidance to MaineHealth Communication & Public Affairs teams in developing those communication priorities that support system and local objectives. The Vice President will establish and manage organizational crisis action planning and execution through diverse, inclusive, and transparent communication practices and position the organization for strategic visibility, growth, and engagement with key stakeholders. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Education: Bachelor's degree required, Masters a Plus with an emphasis in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations or related field preferred. License/Certifications: N/A Experience: Ten years of progressive experience in marketing, planning, communications, public relations, market research, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience in a healthcare setting. Project/process management, account management or related capabilities a plus. Ten years supervisory experience required Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A Hiring Scam Alert MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre‑hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to View email address on click.appcast.io. Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statue Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras. Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management. Additional Information With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well‑being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best‑in‑class care, apply today. If you have questions about this role, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr