Sr. Media Relations and Communications Lead

Who We Are :

Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.Since 1985, BHCHP’s mission has been to ensure unconditionally equitable and dignified access to the highest quality health care for all individuals and families experiencing homelessness in greater Boston.

Over 10,000 homeless individuals are cared for by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program each year. We are committed to ensuring that every one of these individuals has access to comprehensive health care, from preventative dental care to cancer treatment.

Our clinicians, case managers, and behavioral health professionals work in more than 30 locations to serve some of our community’s most vulnerable and most resilient citizens.

From our earliest days as a program, we have always sought to do work that is transformational : recognizing our shared humanity;

centering dignity, compassion, mutual respect and supporting the right of every individual to access the highest levels of health care and every staff member to reach their fullest potential.

We continue to be committed to building bridges and breaking down barriers, including systemic racism which harms us all.

We provide community-based health care services that are compassionate, dignified, and culturally appropriate, incorporating social determinants of health, with the goal of breaking down the physical and systemic barriers that our patients face.

Bilingual, Bicultural, LGBTQIA identifying, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are encouraged to apply.To learn more about working at BHCHP, watch our video Please Click Here.

Job Summary : Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) is looking for a Senior Media Relations and Communications Lead who will serve as BHCHP’s media contact and will proactively solicit, develop and secure media coverage and publicity for BHCHP.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications and working in collaboration with senior leadership, this role will manage crisis communications to clearly communicate to internal and external audiences.

In addition, the Senior Media Relations and Communications Lead will work closely with all BHCHP’s stakeholders to create effective content to best position BHCHP externally.Hours :

Part-time : 20 hours per week, actual schedule to be determined.Responsibilities : Serve as BHCHP’s media point-of-contact.

Manage crisis communications and proactively and consistently engage and communicate with the media to create media coverage that advances BHCHP’s reputation.

Work directly with the Senior Director of Communications to craft and pitch to media strong story concepts.Work with BHCHP Communications team to develop and produce an overall Communications strategy with editorial calendars.

Proactively seek out story ideas and relevant information from BHCHP staff and Communications team and work with the Senior Director of Communications to develop and deliver stories.

Write and / or edit various communications pieces, as needed.Qualifications : Minimum of 10 years’ work experience in media relations and communications, preferably with a focus on health care equity.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.Strong editing skills.Can work independently under deadlines with shifting priorities and with strong time management skills.

Compensation and Benefits : The compensation range is $68,400- $88,998 and is pro-rated based upon part-time hours.BHCHP full time employees are eligible for our competitive time off policy of

4 weeks’ vacation , health, dental and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan and employer retirement contribution, and pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount.

In addition, eligible employees will receive yearly increases,

additional compensation of seven thousand five hundred added to your base hiring rate for demonstrated bilingual proficiency

and the opportunity to work with local hospitals and community health centers.Does this amazing opportunity interest you?

Then we'd love to hear from you.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, BHCHP pledges not to discriminate against and encourages those from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds to apply, particularly Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA identifying, first generation college students and adults without a college degree, Bilingual and Bicultural persons;

and individuals from low economic backgrounds.Covid-19 Vaccination :

Proof of Covid-19 vaccination(s) is optional for employment. Candidates who are offered employment will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt of vaccination if they choose to.Please Note :

Employment at Boston Health Care for the Homeless is at-will.

Boston Health Care for the Homeless does not sponsor work authorization visas.

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