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Carle

Manager of Internal Communications - Hybrid

Carle, Urbana, Illinois, us, 61803


Manager of Internal Communications - Hybrid

Department: Corporate Communications_10_19

Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area

Job Category: Management

Employment Type: Full - Time

Job ID: 44116

Experience Required: 7 - 10 Years

Education Required: Bachelors Degree

Shift: Day

Location: Champaign, IL

Usual Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

On Call Requirements: As Needed

Work Location: Carle at The Fields

Weekend Requirements: As Needed

Other Posting Information: Must be prepared to submit a writing sample (i.e. executive level communication, storytelling, etc.)

Holiday Requirements: As Needed

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Position Summary:

The Communications Manager will manage and work with a team to develop and execute public relations plans based on business, marketing and PR objectives that will influence public opinion as part of a comprehensive communications strategy. This will include maintaining relationships and communicating with representatives of media, community, consumer, employee and public interest groups to position Carle, Health Alliance, and the interest of the entire organization in the best possible manner.

Qualifications:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors Related Field

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Eight (8) years Public Relations or Corporate Communications and

Experience managing employees preferred.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Must possess ability to think and respond quickly, professionally and appropriately

Analyzes situations and presenting suitable alternatives.

Excellent oral, written, and persuasive skills are required

Proficiency in communicating complex messages to multiple audiences.

Multi-tasking and ability to meet multiple deadlines is crucial.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for interviewing, disciplinary action, payroll reporting, and scheduling paid leave.

Enforces requires rules and regulations.

Monitors employee performance

Ensures timely communications for goal setting, performance evaluation, wages increases and personnel actions.

Develops budget recommendations and monitors budget activities

Helps develop annual and project level communications plans to maintain

Improves the reputation of the organization

Promotes health literacy and enhance employee engagement.

Develop content for internal and external audiences.

Subject matter will often be complex, and the ability to communicate clearly and tailor the message is required.

Will research, write, edit and coordinate approvals in a timely manner

Coach staff who will act as spokespersons in effective communication with the public, employees, patients or other groups

Oversee all aspects of special events for the organization

Ensure events are aligned with PR and business objectives

Reinforce the positive public perception of the organization

Coordinate speaking engagements

Write talking points for administrators, physicians and other staff to promote the organization

Maintain readiness for crisis communications through training, preparing processes, responses and planning.

This may include acting as organization Public Information Officer during a sustained event.

Such incident response may require extended hours.

Coordinate the organization's philanthropic support to community programs as aligned with Community Benefit Plan.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.