Internal Communications Specialist - Chicago, IL

Details

• Department : Internal Market Communications
• Schedule : Full Time / 8-Hour Day Shift, Monday-Friday
• Location : Remote, residing within Chicago, IL

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example : Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.

Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

The Role :

As an Internal Communications Specialist you will help develop and implement strategic internal communications focused on enhancing associate experience, building understanding and engagement of operational priorities and ultimately helping strengthen the culture of the organization.

Responsibilities :

• Assist with developing and implementing an internal communications plan and content that combines big-picture thinking with a localized voice
• Collaborate with colleagues across the local market as well as enterprise-wide teams to ensure alignment and best practice
• Ensure that communications reflect the Mission, Vision and Values of Ascension as a healing ministry of the Catholic Church
• Draft communications with special attention to detail, enhanced clarity and clear call to action
• Manage a content and editorial calendar to streamline communications across all channels, building awareness of priority information and projects and increasing engagement with all audiences
• Maintain flexible availability and responsiveness both during and outside of normal work hours, as necessary

Complexity of Work :

Requires excellent writing and project management skills, as well as critical thinking, strategic counseling and decisive judgment.

Ideally, the candidate will also have a knowledge of the evolving healthcare market, Ascension’s history and current initiatives, and communications practices and standards.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Work Experience :

• Experience writing for all types of audiences across communications platforms, including intranet, email and video scripting
• Experience executing against communications plans and campaigns, including change communications
• Adept at the rapid development of content in support of local business, market and organizational communications needs, working across all levels of an organization
• Experience working against clearly outlined key performance indicators (KPIs) and supporting the reporting of results to multiple teams

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.

Additional Preferences

Additional Preferences :

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

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