Coordinator Public Relations & Communications

OSF HealthCare•Rockford, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator Public Relations & Communications develops and executes internal communications and communications supporting strategic marketing initiatives. The role partners with the Internal Communications, Media Relations, Strategic Marketing, and Events teams to work efficiently and consistently toward OSF HealthCare’s strategic goals. The coordinator builds strong relationships with internal and external individuals and serves as the Public Information Officer (PIO) for their area of responsibility. The position is initially mandatory in-office until the employee is fully functional, then requires a minimum of three days in the office each week. It occasionally involves evening or weekend work supporting marketing-sponsored community events in Greater Rockford. The coordinator frequently works with regional and hospital leaders, providers, and local media while representing OSF, and therefore should demonstrate excellent executive presence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree focused on corporate communications, public relations, journalism, or communications disciplines.
Five years of experience in communications or a marketing setting.
Complete 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); and 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 attention to detail.
Proactive approach to relationship management and ability to communicate complex issues to employees.
Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects at once.
Flexibility and adaptability to unexpected changes.
Analytical skills to determine what type and amount of information can be released to media.
Excellent executive presence when representing OSF to leaders, providers, and local media.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute internal communications.
Develop and execute communications that support strategic marketing initiatives.
Partner with Internal Communications, Media Relations, Strategic Marketing, and Events teams to support OSF HealthCare’s strategic goals efficiently and consistently.
Build excellent relationships with internal and external individuals.
Serve as the Public Information Officer (PIO) for the assigned area of responsibility.
Occasionally support marketing-sponsored community events in Greater Rockford during evenings or weekends.
Represent OSF while working with regional and hospital leaders, providers, and local media.