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Department: Internal Functional Communications
Schedule: Full Time/8-Hour Day Shift, Monday-Friday
Location: Remote with about 10%-20% travel - Living in one of our key markets is strongly preferred - This includes the St. Louis area, Nashville, Indianapolis, Chicago, or Austin
BenefitsPaid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your communityPlease 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.ResponsibilitiesAs the Internal Communications Manager – Associate Experience, you will develop and implement communications plans and campaigns that strengthen Ascension’s culture, associate experience and operational priorities.Responsibilities:
Work closely with HR stakeholders and leaders to develop strategic priorities and create communications plans to achieve max associate engagement and understanding
Serve as communications strategist and manager for ABIDE, Ascension’s framework of Appreciation, Belongingness, Inclusivity, Diversity and Equity to drive associate culture
Develop internal communications content, campaigns and events that support our operational objectives and our internal brand
Collect, share and leverage insights from data and analytics from communications campaigns, articles and media
Support and maintain intranet pages relevant to stakeholders and business priorities.
Manage and create content series that brings to life Ascension associate experience for internal and external audiences
Proactively identify trends, risks, challenges and solutions to process adoption, and lead and support change communication efforts
Combine strategic thinking and big-picture perspective with attention to detail, clarity and focus
Ensure that communications reflect the Mission, Vision and Values of Ascension as a healing ministry of the Catholic Church
Complexity of Work:
Requires outstanding writing skills, critical thinking skills, strategic counseling skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a high-performance environment with changing priorities - flexibility is key!
Experience in the healthcare industry is a plus.
#marketingcommunicationsRequirementsEducation:
High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
Additional PreferencesEducation:
Bachelor's degree. 10 years in an internal communications role, ideally with experience working in a healthcare provider system or similar services organization.3 years of leadership or management experience.
Work Experience:
Experience with associate engagement and implementing large-scale change communications efforts
Ability to write communications plans as well as produce and edit engaging and visually appealing content using a variety of channels and media
Experience supporting senior leaders with strategic communications counsel
Experience planning and managing a coordinated content approach that directly impacts engagement of key audiences in support of our business goals
Strong collaboration skills with other team members
Proven driver and communicator across matrixed organizations, helping to gain internal buy-in and support
Experience with diversity, equity and inclusion communications preferred
Journalism or communications degree preferred.
Social media content and video experience a plus but not required
Why Join Our TeamAscension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerAscension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights1020.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRightsSp1020.pdf) poster.As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdf)Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.E-Verify StatementThis employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-VerifyParticipationPosterES.pdf)