Marketing and Communications Specialist

Position Highlights:

• Work/life: Alternates every other weekend. You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career.


• Employee-centric: Tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, comprehensive major medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), health and wellness offerings, monthly employee events, and more. 


• Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie.

About Firelands Health:

Our goal at Firelands Health is to be the best & preferred independent healthcare employer for the Sandusky Bay region.

Firelands Health is the area’s largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care. We are “big enough to care for you, and small enough to care about you”. We are locally managed and governed as a not-for-profit healthcare facility, serving the counties of Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Huron, covering a regional service area with over 300,000 residents. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives we serve.

Our Core ACE Values:  Attitude: We choose to be positive and inclusive every day. Commitment: We are committed to exceed the expectations of those we serve. Enthusiasm: We will work passionately to make a difference.

What You Will Do:

Under the supervision of the Vice President of Operations/Marketing & Strategic Planning, the role of the Marketing & Communications Specialist is to assist with the advertising and communications of the Firelands brand across multiple platforms. This may include coordinating advertising and media placement as determined by the Vice President, organizing special projects, including brochure development, flyer and rack card creation, other print projects, handling routine press releases, and media relations. This may also include coordinating design of digital signage, transit buses, pole banners and more, updating physician directories, and assisting with internal communication strategies. As a strong writer and creative-thinker, this person works closely with the Marketing team to maintain brand consistency within a variety of marketing projects and platforms.

What You Will Need:

• Minimum of an Associates’ degree with 3+ years marketing and communications experience and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field.


• Proper grammar and writing skills a must.


• Ability to think creatively and a willingness to test new ideas


• Knowledge of marketing processes, including planning, public relations, advertising, proofreading, writing, etc. Strategic planning experience a plus.


• Works as a team player with other members of the Marketing Department.


• Ability to function with flexible work schedule.  Willingness to work evenings/weekends, as required.


• Personal computer skills a must including Microsoft Office Suite programs. Ability to maintain orderly files, records and reports.


• Demonstrates good judgment in uncertain and unusual situations.


• Demonstrates the ability to tactfully handle different situations at all levels of the organization.


• Proven ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization and representatives of outside agencies/firms.


• Strong organizational skills; ability to juggle multiple projects at once, manage and prioritize work assignments and meet strict deadlines.


• Punctual attendance at assigned work location is required.


• Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and insurable under Firelands auto policy. Employee must provide proof of personal automobile liability insurance coverage upon request.


• Ability to maintain a positive impression of Firelands Regional Medical Center at all times, and handle sensitive telephone and face-to-face inquiries.


• Ability to understand instructions and to effectively communicate in both written and oral form.