Internal Communications Specialist III

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Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:

Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.

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Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, responsible for developing and managing internal communications and writing including the weekly internal newsletter, the intranet site called The Pulse and internal communication projects. This position will also initially manage community engagement events by coordinating employee volunteers. Works closely with the Internal Communications Manager to improve internal communications throughout the health care delivery system. Participates in the planning and development of new communication vehicles. Provides support and backup to the Internal Communication Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in developing internal communication strategies and creating communication plans to meet specified objectives for the organization. (20%)
• Executes the weekly employee newsletter by writing and coordinating story content and interviewing subject matter experts, creates editorial calendar and tracks measurement to drive success of stated goals. (40%)
• Oversees content coordination and placement on intranet, including creating and posting basic graphics. (20%)
• Coordinates community engagement events including volunteer coordination and event management which will require schedule flexibility to support weekend event set up and wrap up. (20%)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required

Work Experience:

• 4-6 years proven internal communications experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in implementing internal communications strategy and objectives;
• Experience working with the content management systems
• Proven writing, editing, proofreading skills, ability to present concepts verbally;
• Basic knowledge of graphic design.
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
• Service-oriented working style, excellent organizational abilities, and strong interpersonal skills are required.
• Self-starter who works with limited supervision and guidance.
• Knowledge of AP Style

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Benefits

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  Competitive pay

  
  
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  Outstanding benefits

  
  
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  Education opportunities

  
  
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  Shared leadership and advancement opportunity

  
  
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  State-of-the-art facilities

  
  
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  Immediate retirement plan matching

  
  
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  Professional clinical advancement program

  
  
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  Participation in evidence-based projects

  
  
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  Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

  
  
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  National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

  
  

Our Values

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  Excellence- We are better every day

  
  
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  Compassion- We care for everyone

  
  
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  Relentlessness- We fight for everyone

  
  
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  Stewardship- We use resources responsibly

  
  
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  Learning- We educate the next generation

  
  

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For read more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion