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Carle Health

Manager of Internal Communications - Hybrid

Carle Health, Champaign, Illinois, us, 61825


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 FieldEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Eight (8) years Public Relations or Corporate Communications andExperience managing employees preferred.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Must possess ability to think and respond quickly, professionally and appropriatelyAnalyzes situations and presenting suitable alternatives.Excellent oral, written, and persuasive skills are requiredProficiency 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 performanceEnsures timely communications for goal setting, performance evaluation, wages increases and personnel actions.Develops budget recommendations and monitors budget activitiesHelps develop annual and project level communications plans to maintainImproves the reputation of the organizationPromotes 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 mannerCoach staff who will act as spokespersons in effective communication with the public, employees, patients or other groupsOversee all aspects of special events for the organizationEnsure events are aligned with PR and business objectivesReinforce the positive public perception of the organizationCoordinate speaking engagementsWrite talking points for administrators, physicians and other staff to promote the organizationMaintain 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.