Director of Campaign Communications

Additional Information About the Role

Director of the Campaign Communications at the Foundation

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Gratitude inspires everything we do at The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Our donors enrich lives, save lives, and transform patient care. By supporting innovative research and programs that enhance care delivery, we are able to improve the health and well-being of the patients, families, and communities we have the privilege to serve.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting the following world-class healthcare organizations: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Siteman Cancer Center, Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College, BJC Home Care and Hospice, Evelyn’s House (hospice), and Washington University School of Medicine.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Director of Campaign Communications is responsible for designing, creating and implementing strategic philanthropic messaging mechanisms needed to conduct multiple fundraising campaigns. This position will require the ability to plan, research, write and produce publications and other communications initiatives to support the Foundation?s strategic fundraising priorities. In addition to leading the communications and marketing team, this position will collaborate with multiple teams throughout the organization and enterprise, serve as a key member of the Foundation?s leadership team, generate board communications, and interface with board members, clinical partners, donors and the community

Responsibilities

Shape messaging that will drive philanthropic results around various campaign initiatives, ensuring accuracy and integrity to strategically position the Foundation among various constituencies and the community.Lead a team of communications and marketing professionals in the areas of publication development, writing, digital strategy, public relations, web content, and marketing.Write and develop campaign content for leadership messaging, including but not limited to, compelling presentations, scripts, and consistent Foundation-wide talking points.Provide leadership in strategic planning, management, and development of the Foundation?s extensive writing, content, and editing needs.Align the Foundation?s message with system-wide initiatives and the partners we support to ensure consistency, elevation of brand image, and to inspire and engage donors. Promote a culture of philanthropy demonstrating the impact of giving on our mission.Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: onboarding and hiring, training, workload management & performance evaluations, conducting professional development plans as needed. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.Develops and adheres to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets. Responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

5-10 years

Preferred Requirements

Education

Master's Degree
Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer