Responsibilities

• The Coordinator Public Relations & Communications is accountable for the development and execution of internal communications as well as communications that support strategic marketing initiatives for the Children's Hospital of Illinois.
• Partner with the Internal Communications Team, Media Relations Team, Strategic Marketing Team, and Events Team to ensure efficiency and consistency in supporting the strategic goals of OSF HealthCare.
• Build excellent relationships with internal and external individuals.
• Serve as the Public Information Officer (PIO) for the assigned area of responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with Focus on corporate communications, public relations, journalism, or communications disciplines.
• 5 years’ experience in communications or a marketing setting.
• Completion of the following four independent study courses within 120 days of hire: - Introduction to Incident Command System for Health Care/Hospitals (ICS-100); - ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (ICS-200); - National Incident Management Systems, An Introduction (IS-700); - National Response Frameworks, An Introduction (IS-800).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
• Proactive approach to relationship management, and ability to communicate complex issues to employees.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to manage multiple projects at once. Must be flexible and adaptable to unexpected changes.
• Analytical skills necessary in order to determine what type and amount of information can be released to media.

Benefits

• Total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings
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