Primary City/State:

Greeley, Colorado

Department Name:

Admin-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Human Resources

Primary Location Salary Range:

$27.97/hr - $46.62/hr, based on education & experience

In accordance with Colorado???s EPEWA Equal Pay Transparency Rules.

As Senior Corporate Communications Specialist, you will execute internal executive, employee and physician communications for Banner Health in Larimer and Weld counties. This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative healthcare environment. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience in internal communications strategy and execution (within a highly-matrixed organization) and excellent ability to make decisions independently. You are a stickler for accuracy, deadlines and detail, proficient in writing and editing and have a creative side, too.

This on-site role will office in northern Colorado with regular visits to North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, McKee Medical Center in Loveland and Banner Fort Collins Medical Center. You will work closely with Banner???s centralized corporate communications team based in Arizona. Hours will be M-F 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with some weekend events.

Within Banner Health, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

A 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees, North Colorado Medical Center is the largest hospital in the region. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. For the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position creates and maintains positive relationships with internal constituencies through the utilization of a variety of media activities and techniques which present the organization???s position and business case to a broad or select group of constituencies. Incumbents are expected to work independently with minimal supervision and have specialized knowledge in Corporate Communications.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Leads special projects or initiative teams that need Corporate Communication support to ensure success. Makes recommendations on tactics or strategies to enhance work group performance.

2. Provide communication support to executive leadership as directed by manager.

3. Serves as a team member on one or more designated internal team(s) to create content specific to that group and serves as Corporate Communication liaison to help coordinate and manage broader internal workflow objectives.

4. Develops and/or incorporates efficient corporate communications and applies standardized and best-practice communication methods to ensure maximum leverage of strategic messaging and other pertinent information across the organization or to selected audiences within the organization.

5. Content created or leveraged by Senior Specialists will support corporate communication goals and objectives that support Banner Health strategies and mission. Senior Specialists apply their understanding of marketing/communications and leverage their critical thinking skills across various platforms that reach numerous and targeted audiences.

Banner Health Leadership will strive to uphold the mission, values, and purpose of the organization. They will serve as role models for staff and act in a people-centered, service excellence-focused, and results-oriented manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS
OE - Typical Office Environment: (Accountant, Administrative Assistant, Consultant, Program Manager)
Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking. May be required to lift up to 20 pounds.

Requires significant use of personal computer, phone and general office equipment.

Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects.

Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.

May require off-site travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a strong knowledge of public relations and/or marketing as normally obtained through the completion of a bachelor???s degree in communications, business administration, marketing or related field.

Skill level typically achieved through four plus years experience in public relations, communications, and/or marketing. Effective organizational skills and demonstrated experience in diverse, creative writing, strong editing, design and layout capabilities, a basic understanding of website development and internet/intranet communications are required. Sensitivity to public perceptions and their implications/interpretation is required. Effective human relations and communications skills required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Working knowledge of major trends in healthcare. Knowledge and experience with nonprofit marketing communications preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.