Details Department: Internal Functional CommunicationsSchedule: Full timeLocation: Remote with less than 5% travel - Living in one of the following key markets is strongly preferred - Nashville, Chicago, Austin, Milwaukee, or Indianapolis
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

 

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

As the Director of Internal Communications, you and your team will be responsible for driving strategic internal communications for our Human Resource organization and strategies, helping to drive excellence and inspire trust in Ascension as a provider and employer.

You will develop and implement communications plans and campaigns that strengthen Ascension’s culture, associate experience and operational priorities. As a trusted adviser to HR leaders and teams, you will create customized content for our associates in an engaging Ascension voice that builds a positive tone across the organization and inspires employees. You are an experienced strategist and doer, people manager and communicator well versed in the world of internal engagement strategies. The role will report to the Senior Director, Internal Communications for Ministry-Wide Functions.

 Responsibilities:

Develop and drive the execution of a strategic and measurable internal communications strategy and plan for our HR strategies, in coordination with other system and market communications teamsProvide internal communications counsel and support to Ascension’s HR leaders Develop internal communications content, campaigns and events that support our operational objectives and our internal brandDrive data-based KPIs for functional communications, tied to strategic, operational and advocacy objectivesCombine strategic thinking and big-picture perspective with attention to detail, clarity and focusEnsure that communications reflect the Mission, Vision and Values of Ascension as a healing ministry of the Catholic ChurchMaintain flexible availability and responsiveness both during and outside of normal work hours as necessary

 Complexity of Work:

As an expert in your field, senior strategist and people and program manager, this role requires excellent critical thinking skills and decisive judgment, top-notch written and verbal communication skills, and strong analytical skills. The ideal candidate will have worked within a complex organization, across multiple teams, to help set and manage experience communications strategies. Experience in the healthcare industry is a plus. Must be able to work well in a stressful, fast-paced environment
Requirements

Education:

High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management. 
Additional Preferences

Education:

Bachelor's degree and Master's degree preferred

 Work Experience:

Ten years in a leadership role with strategic communications and decision-making responsibilitiesAdept at engaging with senior stakeholders  Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as analytical skills Experience planning and managing internal communications programs and campaignsPeople and program management experienceProven driver and communicator across matrixed organizations, helping to gain internal buy-in and support for our strategic initiativesWhy Join Our Team

Ascension 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 150,000 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.

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Why Join Our Team

Ascension 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 Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

 

For further information, view the  EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) 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.

 

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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.

 

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