Community Relations Director

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week Pay: Dependent on Qualifications (DOQ); merit-based increases Reports To: General Manager / Marketing Director

About Weatherly Inn

Weatherly Inn is a family-owned senior living community known for excellence in memory care and resident-centered support. We work closely with families to provide compassionate, high-quality care in a warm, professional environment.

Benefits (Full-Time, 30+ hours/week)

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Community Relations Director to lead marketing and outreach efforts, manage prospective resident relationships, and strengthen community connections. This role combines marketing, event planning, and relationship management to ensure high-quality resident experiences and visibility in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage prospects from initial inquiry to move-in; conduct tours and re-tours
• Coordinate with care providers and referral agencies
• Plan, coordinate, and execute community events and advertising campaigns
• Utilize social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram) to promote programs and services
• Develop and manage department budgets
• Serve as liaison for external groups booking facilities
• Attend local health-related and civic organization meetings
• Maintain building and grounds for optimal “curb appeal”
• Support marketing team and management initiatives; perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma required; College degree in Marketing, Management, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in marketing, community relations, or similar role
• Food Handlers certification required (within 14 days)
• Washington State Driver’s License
• Proficient in social media, graphic design, and writing press/news releases
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills

Physical Requirements

• Lift/carry up to 25 lbs; push 250 lbs in wheelchair or cart
• Sit, stand, walk, squat, bend, and perform repetitive arm/hand movements

We maintain a strong policy of Equal Employment Opportunity for all associates. We hire, train, promote, and compensate associates based on personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.