Internal Communications Specialist

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Internal Functional Communications
• Schedule: Full Time/8-Hour Day Shift, Monday-Friday
• Location: Remote - Living in one of the following key markets is strongly preferred - Nashville, Chicago, Austin, Milwaukee, or Indianapolis

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Bachelor’s degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree. 5 years in an internal communications role, ideally with experience working in a healthcare provider system or similar services organization.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Experience executing communications plans and campaigns
• Experience with executive communications and counsel
• Ability to write and edit engaging and visually appealing change communications
• Adept at the rapid development of content in support of organizational communications needs
• Experience working against clearly outlined KPIs and supporting the reporting of results to multiple teams
• Strong collaboration skills with other team members
• Journalism, public relations, or communications degree preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

As Internal Communications Specialist, you will develop and implement internal communications that strengthen Ascension’s culture, associate experience and operational priorities, supporting Ascension’s HR organization and strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement strategic and measurable internal communications plans for HR strategies, focused on associate engagement
• Provide internal communications counsel and support to Ascension’s HR leaders
• Combine strategic thinking and big-picture perspective with attention to detail, clarity and focus
• Develop internal communications content, campaigns and events that support our operational objectives and our internal brand
• Proactively identify trends, risks, challenges and solutions to process adoption, and lead and support change communication efforts
• Ensure that communications reflect the Mission, Vision and Values of Ascension as a healing ministry of the Catholic Church