Job Description

Thanks for your interest in Children\'s Mercy!Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children\xe2\x80\x99s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.Children\xe2\x80\x99s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City \xe2\x80\x93 a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children\xe2\x80\x99s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.OverviewThis position is responsible for providing internal communications support for the Communications and Marketing department. Working closely with the department leadership, this position will serve as project manager for developing and implementing the feature story strategy for the Scope, Children\'s Mercy\'s intranet. These stories not only inform but also engage employees, helping them connect emotionally with our organization\xe2\x80\x99s purpose and values. They collect, decide, direct, collaborate interview, capture images, write, proofread, and distribute content across various channels. In addition, the Employee Communications Manager will contribute, as needed, to other employee communications projects in support of the hospital\'s strategic goals.At Children\xe2\x80\x99s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.Additionally, it\xe2\x80\x99s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children\xe2\x80\x99s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive internal communications support to Communications & Marketing. This includes 1) gaining a full understanding of the department\xe2\x80\x99s goals and objectives; 2) working with department leaders to develop strategic communications plans; 3) executing that plan, including content development for Scope features; and 4) providing on-going consultation services to the department and Children\xe2\x80\x99s Mercy internal partners on on Scope feature needs:

• The Employee Communications Manager will work collaboratively with department leaders.

The Employee Communications Manager will be the day-to-day lead for feature content for The Scope. The Manager also will be responsible for developing and implementing a work plan to achieve those goals:

• Working closely with department leadership, the Manager will use his/her strong project management and consensus-building skills to ensure the projects stay on track and are developed and implemented with solid, cross-functional support.

The Employee Communications Manager will support the Internal Communications team with other employee communications projects as needed. These may be short- or long-term projects, including analytics and results reporting.

• Work will be assigned by direct manager. The Manager will then work with internal clients and others, as needed, to successfully complete the project to the client\xe2\x80\x99s full satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English, or related field and 7, or more, years\' experience. Experience as a reporter, web writer, web developer, corporate communications manager, or communications consultant for a PR or advertising agency.

Benefits at Children\'s MercyThe benefits plans at Children\xe2\x80\x99s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.Starting PayOur pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $34.21/hr, but your salaried offer will be determined based on your education and experience.Remote Work/Work from HomeThis is an intermittent remote position, which means that the person hired will work with his or her manager to determine a schedule that includes both at home and on-site hours at a Children\'s Mercy location. The incumbent must live in the Kansas City metro area.EEO Employer/Disabled/VetChildren\xe2\x80\x99s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children\xe2\x80\x99s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.Our commitment to Diversity & InclusionCM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it\xe2\x80\x99s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.

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