Job Posting
Community Relations Associate (Full-Time) - Administration/Business Development
We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountains. We provide a range of services and serve the Southeastern Region. We are looking for compassionate, ambitious, and talented professionals to join our team. We hope that you will join our mission to provide extraordinary care. Applicants may obtain an application through our website: www.avrmc.org. All applications may be emailed to hr@avrmc.org. Thank you for your interest in AVRMC!
Job Description
- Build and maintain strong relationships with referring providers, physician practices, and other key healthcare stakeholders throughout the region.
- Serve as an external representative of AVRMC, with a strong emphasis on in-person visits and consistent presence outside the hospital setting to engage providers and promote AVRMC services.
- Proactively identify opportunities to grow referral relationships and communicate AVRMC’s capabilities and service offerings directly to providers.
- Coordinate and support physician onboarding efforts, including facility tours, introductions within the medical community, and integration into the region.
- Gather, document, and share provider feedback to strengthen long-term partnerships and improve referral processes.
- Assist in executing focused marketing plans that directly support provider outreach and recruitment strategies.
- Create content that enhances visibility of provider services, community-based healthcare offerings, and AVRMC’s mission.
- Represent AVRMC at health fairs, speaking engagements, and regional events that align with provider engagement goals.
- Support strategic partnerships with civic organizations and educational institutions that facilitate provider outreach or recruitment.
- Assist in planning events and initiatives that integrate new providers into the local community.
- Occasional evening and weekend hours required for community or hospital events.
- Local travel to surrounding counties and communities is expected.
Skills/Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field (preferred).
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in marketing, public relations, healthcare outreach, or community development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable with public speaking and engaging with diverse community audiences.
- Proficiency in social media management and graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) a plus.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Familiarity with rural communities and/or healthcare environments is highly valued.
- Possess a valid Driver’s License.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package in a progressive environment.
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Life Insurance and short-term disability benefits
- Loan Repayment: AVRMC is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI): AVRMC participates in the Colorado FAMLI program, which provides up to 12-16 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events.
- Identity Theft benefits
- Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Gym membership discount
- Employee Assistant Program through Cigna, New York Life and Principal
- 401K retirement plan options (immediately available), Employer-matching after 1 year of service.
- Rewards and Recognitions
- Employee wellness programs
- Annual salary increase opportunity
- Cafeteria meal discount
- Generous paid time off
- Shift differentials
All applicants must visit our website at www.avrmc.org for an application and more information.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Hourly Wage: $17.63 - $26.44 per/hour
Ref Code: 8311.060001.004
Contact Information
Human Resources
1100 Carson Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
Email: hr@avrmc.org
Phone: 719-383-6060
Fax: 719-383-6062
Marketing, Community Outreach, Engagement Strategies, Promoting, Communications, Public Relations, Healthcare |
