Director of Community Relations

Life Care Services

  • Chicago, IL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Job Description:Estimated pay: $85,000+ Commission.The actual salary will depend on qualifications and experience.Join a team that makes a difference.Clarendale Six Corners is searching for a motivated, experienced, and hospitality focused business development leader to help tell their story and make meaningful connections in the Chicago market in an exciting new role: Director of Community Outreach. When you work at Clarendale, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. You will be a part of an extraordinary company - one that is investing in the future of senior living by investing in you.This dynamic contributor will have the unique opportunity to lead outreach and business development to build mutually beneficial relationships and profitability across all service lines which include Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care for Clarendale Six Corners.If you are an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement - apply today, we would love to hear from you!Community Outreach Responsibilities:
  • Assists with the planning and execution of sales and occupancy levels within the assigned market in accordance with the marketing and sales plan.
  • Identifies, builds, and maintains key relationships with physicians, discharge planners, senior living providers, home health agencies and other healthcare providers to obtain referrals.
  • Works with the prospective resident, family members, and key influencers (physician, attorney, trust officer, as appropriate) to facilitate a timely and favorable commitment to the community.
  • Responsible for marketing all areas of assigned market and networking with local community groups, facilities, and businesses.
  • Participates as needed in the development of annual marketing plans, competitive analysis, and planning and executing of marketing/outreach events.
  • Identify and build relationships with the local market that drives business to the community.
  • Participates in local organizations identified as bringing value, by making presentations and joining as a member where appropriate, to facilitate a broader knowledge of the industry and of the community's capabilities.
Who we are looking for:
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, business or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education is required.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in marketing & sales and/or knowledge or related industry is required.
  • Must be skilled at public speaking and delivering presentations.
  • Ability to demonstrate good judgement, time management, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Passion to serve the senior population.
  • Ability to identify and build relationships within the local area that drives business into the community.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills for effective communication.
  • Flexibility to include some evening and weekend appointments and events.
. The Community embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, all employees are expected as a condition of employment to practice the LCS Hospitality Promises™ in all interactions with residents, fellow employees, and guests: We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile. We treat everyone with courteous respect. We anticipate your needs and act accordingly. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner. We hold ourselves and one another accountable. We make you feel important. We embrace and value our differences. We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?” We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times. We pay attention to details.Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu, ETC.EEO Employer

Life Care Services