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I don’t write about it much here since this is my personal blog and I’m sharing my personal opinions (not to be confused with my job-related official opinions), but I manage communications and public relations for a large nonprofit serving seniors throughout California. I’d post a link to our site, but I’m disinclined to do so because it needs a lot of work. Oh, what the hell … here it is.
Scary, right? Well, that’s one of several exciting projects my new communications manager and I will be working on in the coming year. Yes, folks, I’m creating a job (without the benefit of any stimulus money). Here’s the deal:
Southern California Presbyterian Homes is a 54-year-old nonprofit serving the housing, health care and supportive service needs of older adults throughout the state. We have roughly 1,200 employees in six continuing care retirement communities, four assisted living communities and 25 affordable housing communities, as well as home and community-based services. Our corporate office is located in Glendale, Calif. (where this position will be located).
I’m looking for a communications manager who can step in and help develop programs in the following areas:
- Internal communications
- Continued communications support for SCPH Foundation, which raises funds in support of SCPH’s mission
- External communications support (annual report, public relations)
- Content creation for our corporate and Foundation websites (post-overhaul)
- Introduction of social media to an organization largely uninformed on the subject
I’m looking for an outstanding writer and PR pro with strong publications and project management skills who can help me take our communications program to the next level. Up until now it’s been pretty much a one-man show, and it definitely shows in some areas (again, please ignore our website). A minimum of five years’ experience and all the usual proficiencies apply.
You may be thinking, “Senior living? Me? No thanks!” Trust me, when I interviewed for this job less than two years ago, the thought crossed my mind as well. But senior living is going to be one of the growth industries for the next few decades as baby boomers begin to retire.
This is an industry that is rethinking its fundamental assumptions about what growing old means and how we can best meet the needs and desires of tomorrow’s senior. With a new CEO on board, SCPH is well-positioned to be a leader in the field. There’s no better time to get into this market. We’re a mission-driven nonprofit that also understands that you have to manage in a business-like fashion if you want to thrive. “No margin, no mission” is one of our mantras.
If you want to know what it would be like to have me as a boss, just read through my blog. What you see is pretty much what you’ll get. This year is going to be incredibly exciting and challenging for SCPH, and I’m looking for the right staff-of-one to show this organization how communications can help to transform culture and drive success. And make me look really good for hiring you in the first place.
If you’re interested, or if you know of someone who might be a good fit, I can be reached at danhutson@scphs.com.
Let the games begin.
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