Specialist, Operations Communications - Carondelet Health Network - Onsite based in Tucson, AZ

We’re seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Operations Communications Specialist to support day-to-day communications for Carondelet Health Network leadership. Reporting to the Director of Communications – AZ, CA & TX, this role plays a key part in executing strategic initiatives, managing communications projects, and supporting executive messaging across internal and external channels.

You’ll collaborate closely with the Communications Manager – Abrazo Health (Phoenix) and the Director of Communications to deliver impactful communications that elevate Carondelet’s brand, engage stakeholders, and support organizational goals.

This is an on-site, hospital-based position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of strategic communications plans aligned with company objectives.
• Create compelling content for a variety of channels, including press releases, executive memos, patient and employee stories, media pitches, video scripts, and social media posts.
• Manage daily communications tasks such as maintaining media lists, distributing internal communications, and organizing executive bios and headshots.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to enhance Carondelet’s visibility through media coverage, website features, and social media engagement.
• Assist in crafting materials that highlight executive achievements and recognitions.
• Partner with the marketing team to help them execute hospital events.
• Monitor and report on media coverage in real-time to inform strategy and response.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field is required.
• 1–3 years of experience in corporate or agency communications.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and research skills.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and other communications tools.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong team player with a proactive mindset and a commitment to excellence.
• Must be able to travel locally up to 50% between Carondelet St. Joseph and St. Mary Hospitals.  Possible travel to Holy Cross in Nogales once or twice per year as needed.  Selected candidate will be required to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Tenet Healthcare complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce.  If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.  If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

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