**Details** + **Department:** Internal Communications + **Schedule:** Full time, Days + **Location:** Jacksonville, FL (on-site with some flexibility) + **Salary:** $93,857.00 - $126,983.00 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** **The Role** As an Internal Communications Manager you will 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 Ascension Florida. **Responsibilities** + Help develop and drive the execution of a strategic and measurable internal communications plans focused on associate engagement and retention + Provide internal communications counsel and appropriate support to leaders across the organization + Develop internal communications content, campaigns and engagement events that support market business and operational objectives with communications that are clear, actionable and transparent + Proactively identify trends, risks, challenges and solutions to process adoption, and support change communication efforts + Combine strategic thinking and big-picture perspective with attention to detail, clarity and focus + Collaborate with colleagues across the local market as well as enterprise-wide teams to ensure alignment and best practice + Ensure communications reflect the Mission, Vision and Values of Ascension as a healing ministry of the Catholic Church + Develop a ‘journalist’ mindset as you look for stories that will celebrate our associates and the inspirational work they do in service to our Mission + Maintain flexible availability and responsiveness both during and outside of normal work hours as necessary **Complexity of Work** + Requires advanced writing, critical thinking and strategic counseling skills, as well as decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a high-performance and dynamic environment. Experience in the healthcare industry is a plus. + Ideally the candidate will also have a knowledge of the evolving healthcare market, Ascension’s history and current initiatives, and communications practices and standards. **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** **Education** + **Preferred** : Bachelor's degree in Communications or journalism. Master’s degree a plus. **Work Experience** + ~3-5 years experience in an internal communications role, ideally working in a healthcare provider system or similar service organization. + Experience developing associate engagement programs and implementing large-scale change communications efforts + Ability to write and edit engaging and visually appealing communications using a variety of media and channels + 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 + Adept at the rapid development of content in support of business and organizational communications needs + Experience working against clearly outlined KPIs and supporting the reporting of results to multiple teams + Proven driver and communicator across matrixed organizations, helping to gain internal buy-in and support **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. 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