Communications Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY
The District of Columbia Hospital Association (DCHA) has, for nearly 50 years, worked to advance the missions of the hospitals and health systems of the District of Columbia by promoting policies and initiatives that strengthen the system of care, preserve access and promote better health outcomes for the patients and communities they serve. The role of the Communications Coordinator is to provide support in the areas of member communications, digital marketing, website maintenance, creative/brand identity and social media. DCHA seeks a creative, proactive, and motivated individual to work with members and staff to help develop and implement cutting-edge communication strategies across a variety of platforms to expand and engage DCHA’s audiences.

The Communications Coordinator will achieve success by:

• Developing effective content that influences and persuades calls for action.
• Being a collaborative partner with Association colleagues and stakeholders to develop proactive strategies and responses to facilitate their related goals and objectives.
• Demonstrating a “can-do” approach and sense of ownership on Association-wide projects as a member of a small team where “it’s not my job” is not an option.
• Exhibiting strong interpersonal skills to build relationships, collaborate, and interact with members, colleagues, partners, sponsors, others.
• Thinking creatively to generate innovative ideas for campaigns, content, and strategies for keeping communication fresh and engaging.