Public Affairs Specialist, Philanthropy

We’re looking for a Public Affairs Specialist of Philanthropy, someone who’s ready to grow with our company. In this position, you’ll provide strategic and creative communication of our mission, impact, and philanthropic priorities. This position drives the development and execution of communications and media strategies that elevate donor generosity, support fundraising initiatives and highlight meaningful stories that demonstrate the power and impact of philanthropy.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Job Duties & Responsibilities
•    Partners with donor relations and philanthropy teams to highlight donor gifts, philanthropic priorities and program impact
•    Identifies, crafts, and refines stories showcasing the tangible impact of philanthropy on patients and families while highlighting research and clinical innovation
•    Creates compelling donor-focused content for social media platforms, websites, newsletters, email, print campaigns and digital storytelling assets
•    Collaborates with marketing and digital teams to ensure philanthropy content aligns with brand voice and organizational messaging strategies
•    Attends and supports philanthropic events, fundraisers, donor gatherings and community activities as needed to gather content, coordinate media or provide onsite communications support
•    Builds trusted relationships with clinical leaders, program staff, development officers and community partners to source stories and align messaging
•    Manages multiple communications projects simultaneously ensuring timely delivery, alignment with strategies, and adherence to brand standards

Skills & Requirements
•    Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, public aaffairs, or related field required
•    4 years of experience in communications, public relations, philanthropy/nonprofit communications, or healthcare communications required
•    Experience in a health system or academic medical preferred
 

About Texas Children’s

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. 

Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. 

 To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

 Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.