**Details** + **Department:** Administration + **Schedule:** Full time + **Location:** **Remote** + **Salary:** $91,107.00 - $126,998.00 per year + Eligible for an annual bonus incentive **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, location and salary range at the time of the offer._ **Responsibilities** Help shape the way we connect, inform and inspire our associates across Ascension. We’re looking for a skilled storyteller who can turn complex information into clear, engaging communications. This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on implementation to strengthen our culture and support our Mission. **What you’ll do** + Create and deliver communications that drive associate engagement and understanding across a mix of channels including email, newsletters, intranet, digital displays, videos and presentations. + Develop and drive the execution of strategic and measurable internal communications plans. + Manage internal events and other initiatives to promote associate engagement and strengthen the company culture (i.e., Town Halls, Podcasts). + Partner with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure that content is aligned with business objectives and supports the Ascension’s goals, culture and values —and make it meaningful. + Bring a creative, “journalist” mindset to celebrate our people and their work. + Monitor and measure the effectiveness of internal communications, and make recommendations for improvement based on feedback and data analysis. + Stay flexible and responsive in a fast-moving environment. **What we’re looking for** + Excellent writing and editing skills. + Experience in internal communications, employee engagement or change management. + Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across teams in a matrixed organization. + Strategic consultant who is savvy at building strong relationships with senior leaders. + Proactive problem-solver with a passion for mission-driven work and an eye for detail, clarity and focus. + Flexible availability and responsiveness both during and outside of normal work hours as necessary. + Bonus: healthcare or service industry background. **Requirements** Education: + 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 Preferences** + Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or related field. 5+ years in an internal communications or related role, with leadership experience. 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. Experience in the healthcare industry, with intranet platforms or similar tools is a plus. Join us to make an impact from the inside out—connecting our people to our purpose. \#LI-Remote **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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.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\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.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 Statement** This 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-Verify\_Participation\_Poster\_ES.pdf)