**Details** + **Department:** Internal Communications + **Schedule:** Full time + **Location:** Tulsa, Oklahoma + **Salary:** $93,857.00 - $126,983.00 per year + Eligible for an annual bonus incentive **Benefits** + **Comprehensive health coverage:** medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options + **Financial security & retirement:** employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance + **Time to recharge:** pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays + **Career growth:** Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning + **Emotional well-being:** Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources + **Family support:** parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits + **Other benefits:** optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more _Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process._ **Responsibilities** 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 St. John in Oklahoma. **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** + Bachelor's degree in Communications or Journalism. Master’s degree is a plus. + 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 is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. **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. 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