Job Description:

The Region Director of Internal Communications will work closely with the Canyons Region Vice President of Communications and is responsible for leading complex communications, regionwide communications planning, input and strategy creation, implementation support, budget review, and will recommend solutions for multiple communication projects to meet region communication, and reputation goals and is responsible for oversight of the creation, development and implementation of strategic communication plans, projects, and portfolios. The incumbent will revise and create existing communication strategies and in partnership with the Canyons Region President’s Senior Advisor, support and navigate communications for the Canyons Region Executive Team (RET). Leads communications efforts to internal audiences and consults on messages to external partners, anticipates and supports the region’s response to emerging local and national issues, consumer preferences and trends and builds mutually positive and constructive relationships between Intermountain, the region, key internal and external audiences and creates / maintains an editorial calendar and consistently analyzes the performance of the plans and effectiveness of communications.

In market (Utah/Idaho) residency is preferred but not required. This position can be performed remotely with some travel as-needed (anticipate to be 4-5 times per year)Currently, we are not hiring remote workers in the following states: CA, HI, RI, WA.

The successful candidate will:

Work with the Canyons Region vice president of communications and leadership team to develop and support fully aligned regional strategic communications plans and multiple tactics to support and fulfill the operational goals and objectives of the Canyons Region in collaboration with Enterprise Internal Communications, Clinical Communications, Marketing, Branding, Government Affairs, other regions, Region Executive Team members, and other Intermountain leaders. Support and compliment other marcom efforts taking place at the enterprise, region and market level.

Implement measurement tools to determine the effectiveness of communications programs and create plans to improve results; generates insights regarding the results of plans and programs. Communicates results to leadership directly.

Implement specific communications projects, events, and programs within a given timeframe, ensuring high quality and on-budget delivery. May help supervise outside vendors.

Create and manage events and products to communicate to Canyons Region caregivers, including the supervision of newsletters, meetings, broadcasts (including town hall meetings, etc.), events, region president communications, internal and external presentations, and other communications projects, etc.

Manage and complete multiple assignments in short time frames and coordinate diverse projects and activities into a cohesive and strategic program.

Support the creation of integrated and shared content for the Canyons Region team and ensure coordination between MarCom departments, other Intermountain departments, internal and external partnerships, etc.

Participate with a team to create and oversee the annual creation and ongoing monitoring of the Canyons region communications budget.

Oversees and manages staff (employed or contracted) to fulfill strategies, mission, and goals.

Connect and coordinate with marketing, design, branding, sponsorship, and video production and ensure brand integrity and strategy alignment.

Provides a high level of relationship building and business strategy.

Serves as a member of the Canyons Region MarCom leadership team, organizes, supports, and coordinates region-wide communication team meetings.

In partnership with the Vice President of Communications, and the region MarCom leadership team, creates, maintains, supports, and updates team performance board communication tools.

Per forms oth er duties as as sign ed.

• Excellent relationship building and communications skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and coordinate multiple projects under strict deadlines
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize workload efficiently
• Ability to think strategically and work independently

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Demonstrated project management skills and ability to effectively manage multiple resources. Creative mindset to problem solving and communications tactics. Strong knowledge of communications dynamics, service and brand management, current communications/ communication principles, digital, social and traditional formats. Strong written, oral and electronic communication skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or advertising or 7+ years experience in communications.
• Seven (7) years of experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in communications or MBA

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.
• May have the same physical requirements as those of clinical or patient care jobs, when the leader takes clinical shifts.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

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With this position, you are eligible to participate in the Annual Pay for Performance (AP4P) Plan. This plan enables Intermountain Health to provide leaders with an additional performance compensation opportunity. The AP4P award opportunities are calculated as a percentage of your base salary. Awards are paid out based on attainment of selected Board-approved goals. Relocation or signing bonuses may be considered.

Anticipated job posting close date:

12/03/2023

Location:

Key Bank Tower

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$57.18 - $154.38

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.