Director Communications

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

Director, Culture and Communications

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as Director Culture and Communications. Being a part of something this great, starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue to be an industry pioneer delivering unparalleled care, we need a Director Culture and Communications with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance

As Director Culture and Communications, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Collaborates with human resources to develop the internal and external communication strategy, diversity and employee engagement strategy, platform and channels designed to inform, engage, and inspire all employees.
• Leads internal and external communications strategies and plans that support overall business objectives. Manages cross-service line communications strategy and establishes leadership messages that build culture & community.  
• Manages key stakeholder and executive communications that address significant organizational accomplishments and announcements.
• Leads internal and externally focused crisis communication, including assessment and strategic response.
• Develops and edits materials, including iMOR decks for People team, Town Hall events, and other senior internal leadership meetings.
• Develops and maintains relationships with key media that cover the scope of interest for Elara Caring, across traditional and digital media.
• Develops and edits materials, including news releases, key message documents and Q&A’s to support key data milestones, company milestones, scientific presentations, and issues.
• Collaborates with the marketing team in the development and implementation of a cohesive marketing plan to increase brand awareness given the company’s unique position in the home health care industry. The plan focuses on business-to-business components, with a small dose of consumer brand awareness layered in.
• Collaborates with functional areas and internal constituents, including Finance and Legal teams on communications with the investment community regarding key program milestones.
• Works with compliance and regulatory teams to ensure all communications activities meet appropriate guidelines.

What is Required?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field

• 8+ years of experience in communications, public relations and working in a matrix environment

• Experience in financial communications, private equity and initial public offerings are preferred

• Ability to create effective partnerships at al levels of the organization

• Knowledge of the healthcare industry and strong working knowledge of regulated industries

You will report to the Chief Human Resources Officer.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities; a full job description will be provided.

As a growing organization, we invite you to share your information with us for consideration for future career opportunities. This is an exciting chance to connect with our compassionate and dedicated team, who truly value your unique skills and experiences in delivering exceptional care to those we serve.

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to recruiting@elara.com.