Communication Manager Jobs in Smithfield, RI (NOW HIRING)

Are you a hands-on marketing and communications professional who can set strategy and execute it yourself? Thundermist Health Center is looking for a Marketing & Communications Manager to serve as the sole functional owner of our brand, digital presence, and organizational voice. You’ll set the strategic direction for marketing and communications while personally carrying out the day-to-day work — designing graphics, managing social media, updating the website, drafting executive messaging, and coordinating community events. If you’re energized by mission-driven work and want to shape how a community health center shows up in the world, this is your role.

Strategy & Brand Leadership

• Set and own Thundermist’s marketing and communications strategy, aligned to organizational priorities and community health mission
• Develop and maintain the annual marketing/communications plan with measurable goals, timelines, and success metrics
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership on brand positioning, messaging, and reputational matters
• Maintain Thundermist’s branding guidelines, stylebook, photo library, and intranet (SharePoint) as the authoritative sources for organizational identity
• Draft executive remarks, organizational announcements, and internal messaging for key organizational moments
• Support internal communications and employee engagement across departments, in partnership with HR and executive leadership

Digital, Design & Content

• Direct social media strategy and execution across all Thundermist channels, including content calendar, community engagement, and performance measurement
• Manage graphic design, video, and photo content production, ensuring brand consistency and quality
• Manage Thundermist’s website and digital presence (WordPress), including content updates, landing pages, and SEO fundamentals

Community & External Relations

• Coordinate community events and external representation opportunities that advance Thundermist’s visibility and community relationships
• Represent Thundermist professionally at community coalitions, partner events, and public forums as appropriate

You’re equal parts strategist and doer — comfortable presenting a brand plan to the executive team in the morning and designing an Instagram carousel in the afternoon. You work independently, manage competing priorities across departments, and bring strong creative instincts grounded in data. You care about community health and want your work to mean something.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field — or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressive marketing/communications experience with demonstrated experience developing and owning a strategic plan
• Proficiency in graphic design and video production; experienced with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and WordPress
• Proficient with social media management (Meta Business Suite) and email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp)
• Working knowledge of web analytics and SEO tools including Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, and Google Ads
• Familiarity with AI tools and strong project management skills across multiple departments and stakeholders
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently with minimal oversight

Preferred:

• Healthcare, community health center, or FQHC experience
• Experience with media relations, press releases, and reputational/crisis communications — or an interest in growing these skills

$70,470 – $105,706 annually | Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week), benefit-eligible hybrid role — three days on-site at a Thundermist location, remaining days remote. Availability for evenings and weekends is required as needed to support community events and organizational communications needs. Occasional travel between Thundermist sites and to community events.

Full-Time Employees Working 40+ Hours/Week

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance ($75,000) and Long-Term Disability — at no cost
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health FSA up to $3,400 / Dependent Care FSA up to $7,500)
• Retirement Plan with 1:1 employer match up to 4%
• Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
• Wellness Reimbursement up to $200/year
• PTO starting at 22 days, increasing with tenure, plus 6 paid holidays

• Hybrid role: three days on-site at a Thundermist location, remaining days remote
• Standard office environment with moderate computer use
• Occasional travel to Thundermist sites and community events

Everything we do at Thundermist is guided by five core values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Community, and Caring. If those resonate with you, you’ll feel at home here.

Ready to join a team that truly cares?

Apply today.

Thundermist Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.