Director External Affairs - Communications

The Director of External Affairs will lead the development and execution of CHRISTUS Health's external communications strategy, including public relations, media relations, crisis communications, social media, foundation communications, and community engagement across the Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system. This role is responsible for providing strategic guidance and direction to regional and ministry operations and serving as one of the lead advocates for CHRISTUS Health. Partners with the Internal Communications Leader and team to ensure collaboration in consistent messaging to all stakeholders. This role will play a vital role in advancing a system-wide brand communications strategy and supporting the One CHRISTUS initiative, in alignment with our mission and strategic priorities. The Director will maintain positive partnerships and relationships with all publics, including media, community leaders, patients, and other influencers and stakeholders, oversee the reputation of CHRISTUS among these audiences, and monitor the effectiveness and appropriateness of all external communications efforts.