Internal Communications Specialist

About the position

As Internal Communications Specialist, you will develop and implement internal communications that strengthen Ascension's culture, associate experience, and operational priorities, supporting Ascension's Mission Integration, Community Impact, and general Internal Communications teams' organization and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategic and measurable internal communications plans for Mission Integration and Community Impact strategies, focused on associate engagement
• Provide internal communications counsel and support to Ascension's Mission Integration and Community Impact 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
• Support team with logistics and operations such as compiling and reporting metrics, slide decks, tracking progress towards department goals
• Work with Director on designing, implementing and maintaining operational functions for the Internal Communications team
• Ensure that communications reflect the Mission, Vision and Values of Ascension as a healing ministry of the Catholic Church

Requirements

• 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
• Bachelor's Degree - 5 years in an internal communications role, ideally with experience working in a healthcare provider system or similar services organization
• 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
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Journalism, public relations, or communications degree preferred

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