Are you looking to find personal and professional fulfillment, and align your career with your values?

At Gateway Foundation, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people with substance abuse issues gain control of their lives.

Gateway Foundation is a recognized non-profit leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. Our experts in Addiction Medicine-including highly educated clinical and medical professionals and expert psychiatrists and nurses-deliver care that never stops. Throughout Gateway's proud history of helping others, dedicated and professional employees have been vital to accomplishing our life-saving mission.

If you are a collaborative professional who shares our commitment to helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues turn their lives around - GATEWAY IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!

The Senior Communication Specialist is responsible for:

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies to promote Gateway Foundation's mission, programs, and achievements.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with media outlets, influencers, and key stakeholders to secure positive coverage and build brand awareness.
• Create compelling and targeted content for press releases, website, social media, newsletters, internal communications and other platforms.
• Manage and safeguard Gateway Foundation's image and reputation by implementing initiatives to address public perception, mitigate negative sentiment, and enhance positive brand representation.
• Oversee the planning and execution of events, conferences, and other public relations activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with organizational goals.
• Monitor media trends and industry news to identify opportunities and risks, providing timely insights to leadership.
• Develop and maintain a network of media contacts and influencers to enhance the organization's media presence.
• Measure and analyze the effectiveness of communication strategies and adjust plans accordingly.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging trends in public relations and communications.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field.
• 5+ years' experience in communications and public relations, preferably in the nonprofit or healthcare sector.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated success in securing positive media coverage and managing media relationships.
• Proficiency in using various communication tools, social media platforms, and content creation software.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align communication efforts with organizational goals.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining the integrity of the organization's image.
• Occasional Travel to assist with the coordination of events.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

Gateway Foundation values its employees and provides an inclusive and diverse work environment where dedicated employees can make a difference. We are committed to engaging and rewarding our employees in meaningful ways. For eligible employees, we provide a Total Rewards Package that includes:

• Health Insurance - Including a wellness premium incentive opportunity
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off - Including 18 days of PTO and 9 paid holidays in the first year
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Saving Account
• Commuter Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Gateway is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training & Development Programs

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.