Internal Communications Specialist_

**Details**+ **Department:** Internal Functional Communications+ **Schedule:** Full Time/8-Hour Day Shift, Monday-Friday+ **Location:** Remote - Living in one of the following key markets is strongly preferred - Nashville, Chicago, Austin, Milwaukee, or Indianapolis**Benefits**Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community_*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._**Responsibilities**As Internal Communications Specialist, you will develop and implement internal communications that strengthen Ascension’s culture, associate experience and operational priorities, supporting Ascension’s HR organization and strategies.**Responsibilities:**+ Implement strategic and measurable internal communications plans for HR strategies, focused on associate engagement+ Provide internal communications counsel and support to Ascension’s HR leaders+ Combine strategic thinking and big-picture perspective with attention to detail, clarity and focus+ Develop internal communications content, campaigns and events that support our operational objectives and our internal brand+ Proactively identify trends, risks, challenges and solutions to process adoption, and lead and support change communication efforts+ Ensure that communications reflect the Mission, Vision and Values of Ascension as a healing ministry of the Catholic Church**Complexity of Work:**+ Requires excellent writing and project management skills, as well as critical thinking, strategic counseling, and decisive judgment.+ Ideally the candidate will also have a knowledge of the evolving healthcare market, Ascension’s history, current initiatives, and communications practices and standards.+ Must be able to work in a high-performance, fast-paced, remote-first environment.\#marketingcommunications**Requirements**Education:+ High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.**Additional Preferences****Education:**+ Bachelor's degree. 5 years in an internal communications role, ideally with experience working in a healthcare provider system or similar services organization.**Work Experience:**+ Experience executing communications plans and campaigns+ Experience with executive communications and counsel+ Ability to write and edit engaging and visually appealing change communications+ Adept at the rapid development of content in support of organizational communications needs+ Experience working against clearly outlined KPIs and supporting the reporting of results to multiple teams+ Strong collaboration skills with other team members+ Journalism, public relations, or communications degree preferred**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 will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (eoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (eoc.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 (ol.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 (scis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify\_Participation\_Poster\_ES.pdf)