Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Location
Glendale, CA | United States
Job description
NATIONAL LEADERS IN PEDIATRIC CARE
Ranked among the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the nation, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) provides the best care for kids in California.
Here world-class experts in medicine, education and research work together to deliver family-centered care half a million times each year. From primary to complex critical care, more than 350 programs and services are offered, each one specially designed for children.
The CHLA of the future is brighter than can be imagined. Investments in technology, research and innovation will create care that is personal, convenient and empowering. Our scientists will work with clinical experts to take laboratory discoveries and create treatments that are a perfect match for every patient. And together, CHLA team members will turn health care into health transformation.
Join a hospital where the work you do will matter—to you, to your colleagues, and above all, to our patients and families. The work will be challenging, but always rewarding.
It’s Work That Matters.
Are you a storyteller? Are you naturally curious about science and how innovative research and leading clinical care can transform pediatric medicine? Do you enjoy learning how philanthropy makes a real-world impact today and well into the future?
If these questions excite you, the Communications Specialist role within the Donor Relations, Stewardship and Special Events team may be the perfect opportunity for you. Join our team of thoughtful and compassionate individuals looking to make a difference at one of the country’s premier children’s hospitals.
Key responsibilities include managing the Donor Relations acknowledgement and receipting process for major gift donors, including content creation and administration; writing and developing stewardship materials for donors and CHLA leadership, such as impact reports, custom donor correspondence and event communications; participating in cross-departmental conversations related to donor communications, strategies and brand alignment; maintaining communications and stewardship records in CHLA’s Blackbaud CRM database; keeping up-to-date of industry best practices in development communications; and other communications and administrative responsibilities as they arise.
Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Donor Relations, Stewardship and Special Events team helps ensure timely, accurate, and appropriate donor relations, stewardship and events activity in collaboration with our Foundation colleagues. We support the Foundation’s strategic engagement and stewardship of constituents via donor communications and stewardship projects to advance Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ mission. The Communications Specialist works collaboratively with institutional stakeholders (Nursing, Medical Staff, Information Services, Clinical Services, Finance, Facilities/Security, Foundation, etc.) to co-develop and implement communication strategies and tactics (copy, print, digital, video, etc.) to support enterprise initiatives and key organizational goals. Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience: Minimum 3 years of paid experience creating and implementing communications and/or media tactics and campaigns in a matrixed organization required. Experience in an academic or health care setting preferred.
SKILLS:
· Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Excel), as well; familiarity with project management platforms (such as Adobe Workfront).
· Strong people and project management skills, the ability to define success criteria, identify project risks, opportunities and core stakeholders and effectively adhere to timelines and changing priorities.
· Excellent writing, editing and grammar skills with superior attention to detail and ability to organize complex information into cohesive communications.
· Analytical abilities that demonstrate identifying challenges and developing effective resolutions in a fast-paced, strategic marketing organization.
Education/Licensure/Certification: Bachelor’s degree required (preferred in communications, journalism, English, organizational development, change management or related discipline).
At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. CHLA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.
Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.
Diversity inspires innovation. Our experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.
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