Job Description
Development Specialist – Writer
Foundation / Development
Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.
When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.
Position Summary:
The Development Specialist – Writer will assist with all aspects of communication efforts of the Development Department, with a strong focus on writing, editing, and marketing. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to creation of articles, biographies, press releases, promotional material, and presentations.
Requirements:
- Candidates must have a four-year degree in communication, English/journalism, marketing, or public relations.
- Minimum of two years of experience in a similar role, in addition to an excellent command of the English language, strong grammatical, editing, oral communication, and organizational skills, with extreme attention to detail.
- The ability to prioritize and organize work effectively, while also exercising discretion, judgment and initiative are key skills necessary to this role.
- Must demonstrate high competency with all Microsoft Office products.
- Previous healthcare experience is a plus.
Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.
