Details

　　Department: Administration

　　Schedule: Full Time/8-Hour Day Shift, Monday-Friday

　　Location: On-Site in Austin, TX

　　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

　　*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: 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 for Ascension Texas, you will develop and implement internal communications for Ascension Texas that strengthen the culture, employee experience and operational priorities in the market.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Develop and implement an internal communications plan and content focused on the Texas market

　　Provide internal communications counsel and support to executives and other partner teams

　　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 that communications reflect the Mission, Vision and Values of Ascension as a healing ministry of the Catholic Church

　　Maintain flexible availability and responsiveness both during and outside of normal work hours as necessary

　　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 and current initiatives, and communications practices and standards. Must be able to work in a stressful, fast-paced 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 against communications plans and campaigns

　　Experience with executive communications and counsel

　　Adept at the rapid development of content in support of local business, market and organizational communications needs

　　Experience working against clearly outlined KPIs and supporting the reporting of results to multiple teams

　　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) (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. 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 (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf)