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Director - Communications and Public Affairs

MaineHealth
$104956.80-$141980.80
parental leave, company vehicle
United States, Maine, Damariscotta
66 Chapman Street (Show on map)
Oct 13, 2026

Description

MaineHealth Corporate

Management/Leadership
Req #: 96207

Summary:

The Director - Communications and Public Affairs role directs the development of the system's strategic and integrated communications strategy. Accountable for the design and growth of corporate communications systems to support the mission, vision and business objectives of the system. Develops system-wide communication priorities in support of senior management and system mission and business objectives. Allocates management resources to successfully achieve communication objectives. Directs the media relations function to ensure maintenance and enhancement of the entity and systems image as reflected in the media.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

  1. Education: Bachelor's Degree required with an emphasis in marketing, communications, public relations or related field. Master's Degree in related field preferred.
  2. License/Certifications: N/A
  3. Experience: Ten years of progressive experience in marketing, planning, communications, public relations, market research, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience in a healthcare setting that includes the management of key marketing functions required. Three years of management experience required.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $104,956.80to $141,980.80per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact kaye.cross@mainehealth.org

Hiring Scam Alert

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

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