Communications Specialist, Donor Communications

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Pay Starting at: $25.83+ per hour based on experience

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

• Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

The Communications Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

 

The Communications Specialist is responsible for supporting their Manager and other Communications team members in the execution of communications plans for assigned focus areas. This role is an activation expert and understands how the elements of a communications plan work together for maximum impact. Communications Specialists are also expected to have flawless execution of their plans in coordination with other team members. This individual works collaboratively with internal stakeholders in their assigned focus area.

Responsibilities:

• Supports his/her Manager or Program Director in activating communications campaigns.
  • Contributes to planning, execution and delivery of tactics necessary to launch comprehensive communications campaigns
• Acts as the team’s content developer.
  • Authors and edits articles, letters, emails, and other communications, and oversees design elements
  • Provides ad hoc writing support to team members/clients
• Utilizes excellent project management capabilities.
  • Creates timelines for each tactic in the plan and manages them to ensure delivery
  • Proofs all materials and obtains appropriate approvals (management, legal/risk, other)
  • Utilizes project management software to manage programs
  • Monitors the effectiveness of communications tactics through analytics and other measurement
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism or related field required.
• Minimum two years of experience in communications, marketing, and project management.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Basic knowledge of print production. Proficient in all Microsoft applications.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal skills with a strong customer service orientation. 
• Highly motivated and proactive, with a “can-do” attitude.

Preferred:

• Understanding of healthcare industry and academic medical centers.

Management Responsibility:

• This position will not have direct reports.

Population Served:

• Leaders of each team within Communications
• Regional or system clients as identified.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.