This is a fully remote role but applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

About us 

Founded in 2017, Boulder Care is a digital clinic offering long-term addiction treatment grounded in kindness, respect, and unconditional support. Our program is designed by addiction medicine specialists and people with lived experience of recovery. It is rooted in years of clinical expertise, proven research, and learnings from our participants.

Our mission is to improve the lives of people with substance use disorders. We provide the medication, resources, and support to help our participants succeed on their own terms, wherever they are in their journey.

Boulder Care is in an exciting stage of rapid growth, coming off a recent $35 million Series C round announced in May 2024, bringing total funds raised to roughly $85 million. Investors include Advance Venture Partners, First Round Capital, Laerdal Million Lives Fund, Qiming Venture Partners and Stripes, among others.

About this role

Boulder Care is seeking a strategic Associate Director of Communications to grow brand awareness for Boulder Care through media, events, and awards. You will be responsible for amplifying Boulder Care’s mission, engaging audiences with compelling storytelling, and establishing the organization as a thought leader in addiction medicine and behavioral health. In addition to external communications, you will also be responsible for the biweekly all hands meeting. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator with a strong network in health and tech media, excellent project management abilities, and a passion for advancing access to addiction treatment.

Success in this role 

Media Relations - 40%

• Develop and execute a media relations strategy that positions Boulder Care as an innovative leader in addiction treatment and telehealth

• Build and maintain relationships with health, tech, business, and policy reporters to secure high-impact media placements

• Partner with our CEO on her thought leadership and contributed content

• Serve as Boulder Care’s spokesperson and point of contact for press inquiries

• Create, edit, and distribute press releases, media kits, and other communication materials, and maintain the Press section of the website

• Monitor media coverage and prepare monthly reports highlighting media achievements and insights

Events Management - 20%

• Plan, coordinate, and execute Boulder Care’s participation in industry events, conferences, webinars, and panel discussions

• Identify key events and speaking opportunities for Boulder Care leadership and experts to raise the organization’s visibility and influence

• Develop event content and messaging, including talking points, presentations, and promotional materials to showcase Boulder Care’s mission and achievements

• Manage event logistics, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful event participation and alignment with Boulder Care’s brand and values

Awards and Recognition - 20%

• Research and apply for relevant awards, rankings, and industry recognitions that reinforce Boulder Care’s brand and expertise

• Lead the award application process, including content development, submission, and follow-up for individual and organizational awards

• Develop and maintain a calendar of award deadlines and identify new opportunities for recognition within the addiction treatment, healthcare, and tech spaces

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to compile data, impact metrics, and other materials to support award submissions

Internal Communications - 20%

• Lead internal communications efforts to ensure alignment, transparency, and engagement among Boulder Care’s team members

• Manage and prepare content for the biweekly All Hands meeting, including gathering and crafting key updates, coordinating presentations from department leads, and supporting leadership messaging

• Collaborate with the People team, leadership, and team leads to distribute important organizational updates, milestones, and company-wide announcements

Requirements for the role

• 6+ years of experience in public relations, communications, or media relations, ideally within healthcare, tech, or nonprofit sectors

• Proven success in developing media relations strategies and securing coverage across diverse outlets

• A strong network of media contacts within health, tech, business, and policy beats

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences

• Experience planning and managing events, including speaker preparation, content creation, and logistical coordination

• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment

Nice to have but not required

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field

Work environment

• This is a fully remote role

• Changes to working location require pre-approval from People Operations and are not guaranteed

• Office Requirements: Boulder teammates working with sensitive information must have a dedicated, private workspace with a lockable door and high-speed internet to maintain a secure, distraction-free environment, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality standards

• Boulder Care employees are free to use our river-front HQ located in Portland, OR whenever they would like

Expected hours of work

This is a full-time remote position expected to work 40 hours between Monday-Friday during standard business hours

Hiring process

• Hiring Manager Interview (30-min video)
• Individual Interviews (30-min, 60-min video)
• Presentation (1-hour video)
• CEO Meet & Greet
• Anticipated Start Date: March 2025

  • Note: As part of our hiring process, all final candidates will be required to undergo background checks and provide professional references. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to these checks, which may include employment history, criminal records, education/licensing verification, and professional references. We are committed to transparency and confidentiality throughout this process and will inform you in advance should any further information be required.

Compensation 

The pay range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000; base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including equity grants in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave). 

Some of Boulder’s amazing benefits for regular, full-time employees

• Contribution to meaningful, life-saving work!

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability benefits designed to take care of our employees and their families 

• Mental Health Services including MDLive, Talkspace, and EAP

• 4 weeks of PTO accrued per calendar year with a tenured increase to 5 weeks at 2 years of employment

• Sick leave accrued at 1 hr for every 30 hrs paid

• 9 Paid Holidays per year

• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child (after 6 months of employment)

• 401(k) retirement savings

• Remote friendly with hardware provided to complete your work duties

Our values

• The people we care for always come first

• Our opportunity is also our duty, in service to others

• Share facts to change minds, instill empathy to change hearts

• Move the industry forward: follow the data

• Strong individuals, stronger together

• Boulder Care recognizes the value that lived experience can provide to our organization, community, and patients. Applicants with lived experience and/or training as a peer recovery specialist are encouraged to apply.

Why work at Boulder?

• Make a difference. The devastating impact of the opioid crisis, “war on drugs,” and care gaps for the underserved are at the forefront now more than any time in US history. By bringing care to more people, we are changing and saving lives. Value-based partnerships help move the industry forward toward a more modern, compassionate, and equitable healthcare system.

• Build your career with talented peers. Boulder brings together a diverse team of expert clinicians, technologists, researchers, and business strategists aligned under a common mission. Boulder’s clinical teams are the leading voices in addiction medicine and industry transformation. Our technology leadership has built products and services that scaled to hundreds of employees and hundreds of millions of end-users. Our team is wholly driven by mission, recognizing that our immense opportunity is also our duty to serve others.

• Grow with us. Boulder is a Series-C-stage, venture-funded company supported by a world-class investor group. Together, we're building a breakthrough business through social impact. According to White House estimates, the annual societal cost due to opioid addiction is $1.5 trillion. A member with untreated opioid use disorder (OUD) drives 620% greater healthcare costs to payers than the average member (Optum analysis, 2017). Boulder partners with leading commercial and Medicaid health plans to bring better experiences and effective services to their members, significantly reducing costs and sharing in the economic savings we create.

Boulder Care believes the people who manage our product and team should be representative of those who use the platform. This includes people from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in the industry. We celebrate differences and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. If you are a qualified person with a passion for what we do, please apply!

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