Tri-City Medical Center

Meeting, Convention and Events Planners

Meet the Community Engagement & Events Specialist who coordinates events and programs for the community and hospital, and assists in the creation of content development within the External Affairs Department. The External Affairs Department provides marketing, communications, government affairs and community engagement services for Tri-City Medical Center. The department also has a Chief External Affairs Officer, Government Affairs & Community Engagement Manager, Marketing & Communications Manager, and Marketing & Communications Specialist. Together, these roles work to maintain a good public image, build strategic relationships that help to make an impact in the community and develop external and internal communication plans that improve awareness of available healthcare services.

CAREER SNAPSHOT

AVERAGE WAGE

$52,610/yr

*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee

OUTLOOK

Warm

This career has a stable demand. There may not be rapid growth, but employers are expected to continue hiring for these roles

INDUSTRY

Healthcare – Nonclinical

Behind-the-scenes professionals who keep healthcare systems running without providing hands-on treatment, handling administration, technology, and operations.

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

MiraCosta College

Hospitality

California State University, San Marcos

Business/Marketing

University of California, San Diego

Business/Marketing

Is This Career Right For YOU?

What are the top traits for this career?

Enterprising

You like leading projects, persuading others, and taking initiative

Conventional

You like figuring out how things work and analyzing situations to find solutions

Social

You enjoy helping, teaching, or supporting others