About this role
Overview
As a member of the Communications team, the Communications Coordinator supports the development and execution of employee-focused communications to amplify and reinforce messaging for New Hampshire’s only academic health system. The role supports the Communications & Marketing department in the creation and dissemination of emails, memos, newsletters and other communications vehicles through both digital and traditional communications vehicles and platforms. The position works to measure and analyze reach and effectiveness of communication tactics across those various vehicles and platforms.
Responsibilities
Supports the work of the Communications team by:
- Assisting with preparing, proofreading and distributing communications such as internal newsletters, employee publications, intranet postings, and patient messaging.
- Developing, posting and maintaining intranet content including announcements, home page carousel, intranet pages, and other sections as assigned.
- Creating graphics for use in internal publications including internal newsletters, employee publications, intranet pages and digital signage.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with Dartmouth Health system communications colleagues and HR team members to support system-wide.
- Providing support to communications through research, writing, editing, and proofreading.
- Acting as project manager for incoming communications request by attending planning meetings and closely monitoring our project management tool.
- Providing administrative support including scheduling, notetaking, intake forms, awards calendar and general research.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field or the equivalent in education and experience required.
- One - two years of Communications experience with writing proficiency required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and computer skills
- Able to thrive in a fast-pace, manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment.
- Basic graphic design and photo editing skills including working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign) and/or Canva preferred.
- Preferred experience with project management tools
Required Licensure/Certifications
- None
Other facts
About Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health
Dartmouth Health, New Hampshire's only academic health system and the state's largest private employer, serves patients across northern New England. Dartmouth Health provides access to more than 2,000 providers in almost every area of medicine, delivering care at its flagship hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon, NH, as well as across its wide network of hospitals, clinics and care facilities. DHMC is consistently named the #1 hospital in New Hampshire by U.S. News & World Report, and recognized for high performance in numerous clinical specialties and procedures. Dartmouth Health includes its Dartmouth Cancer Center, one of only 51 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the nation, and the only such center in northern New England; Dartmouth Health Children’s, including the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the state’s only children’s hospital and clinic locations around the region; member hospitals in Lebanon, Keene and New London, NH, and Windsor, VT, and Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire; and more than 24 clinics that provide ambulatory services across New Hampshire and Vermont. Through its historical partnership with Dartmouth and the Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth Health trains nearly 400 medical residents and fellows annually, and performs cutting-edge research and clinical trials recognized across the globe with Geisel and the White River Junction VA Medical Center in White River Junction, VT. Dartmouth Health and its more than 13,000 employees are deeply committed to serving the healthcare needs of everyone in our communities, and to providing each of our patients with exceptional, personal care.
What you'll do
- The Communications Coordinator supports the Communications team by preparing, proofreading, and distributing various internal communications. They also manage intranet content and assist with project management for incoming communication requests.
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