Senior Communications Specialist

Why Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. Benefits Highlights Medical:Multiple plan options. Dental:Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage. Vision:Affordable plan with national network. Pre-Tax Savings:HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses. Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future. Responsibilities This is a limited tenure position with an assignment through March 31, 2028. We are seeking a hands-on change management and communications practitioner to support a high-visibility organizational initiative. This role requires equal strength in Prosci-based change strategy, measurement, executive counsel, and polished communications execution. The successful candidate will apply the Prosci methodology and ADKAR model to assess change impacts, identify and address barriers to adoption, engage sponsors and people leaders, and build an integrated change management and communications plan that drives measurable adoption, utilization, and proficiency. This is not a role focused solely on producing communications. You will establish and manage the infrastructure behind them—including stakeholder and impact assessments, audience segmentation, sponsor and people leader plans, an integrated communications calendar and tracker, feedback loops, resistance and reinforcement strategies, and meaningful measures of effectiveness. You will also personally create high-quality deliverables, including executive presentations, leader talking points, infographics, videos, newsletters, intranet content, digital campaigns, and other written and visual communications. You should be equally comfortable advising senior leaders, translating ambiguity into an actionable strategy, managing a detailed delivery plan, and creating the final product yourself. You may be a strong fit if you: Have substantial experience applying Prosci methodology and ADKAR to complex, enterprise-level change Can define how adoption, utilization, proficiency, readiness, and change-management effectiveness will be measured Build practical, integrated change and communications plans with clear audiences, owners, dates, dependencies, approvals, and success measures Diagnose audience needs and resistance rather than defaulting immediately to communication tactics Create exceptional written, visual, executive, and digital deliverables without relying entirely on outside creative resources Influence senior sponsors and project leaders with sound judgment, diplomacy, and evidence Quickly develop subject-matter fluency in complex or unfamiliar topics Use data, feedback, and changing conditions to refine the strategy Work effectively in a fast-moving environment with evolving information and high visibility Leave behind sustainable plans, tools, governance, and documentation at the conclusion of a limited-tenure assignment Please submit portfolio examples that you personally created that demonstrate both strategic thinking and execution. We are particularly interested in seeing: A change strategy, stakeholder plan, impact assessment, or integrated communications plan A communications calendar or tracker showing how work was managed A polished visual, digital, executive, or written deliverable A brief explanation of your personal contribution and the measurable results of the work Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in a related field, which may include liberal arts, business, communications, marketing, healthcare, or similar field, plus 5 years professional experience in a relevant field.Proven expertise in creating and executing communications strategies based upon business objectives. Requires strong leadership, problem solving, critical thinking, active listening, persuasive oral and written communication skills, presentation skills and interpersonal skills. Proven communications consultative, planning and execution abilities. Must be able to work effectively in a consensus-style and collaborative environment that expects and promotes teamwork. Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment. Must possess high personal motivation supporting a strong work ethic, flexibility, and creativity. Must possess the ability to inspire trust and confidence, and maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality. Must be able to work independently and collaboratively to drive forward multiple projects. Has a positive influence on others. Position requires occasional travel and the flexibility to work weekends and evenings as necessary. Exemption Status Exempt Compensation Detail $88,004 - $132,080 / year. This is a Limited tenure position (1.5 year duration) to support Digital Front Door initiative Benefits Eligible Yes Schedule Full Time Hours/Pay Period 80 Schedule Details Typically between 8am and 5pm CT, Monday - Friday. Up to 25% on-site in Rochester. Must be within driving distance to the Rochester site. Weekend Schedule Occasional based on project needs International Assignment No Site Description Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the 'EOE is the Law'. 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