AVP Internal Communications & Activation NC/GA

Department: 14204 Enterprise Corporate - People & Culture Activation Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Must live in market (Charlotte or within range of driving). Pay Range: $86.75 - $138.80 Join Us in Redefining Care At Advocate Health, we believe thoughtful communication builds trust, strengthens connection, and helps people navigate change with confidence. We are seeking an accomplished Associate Vice President Internal Communications & Activation to shape communication strategy and activation across the Wisconsin division while aligning closely with enterprise priorities. This highly visible leader will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, including the division President, translating complex strategies into clear, compelling messages that connect teammates to the organization’s direction, culture, and transformation priorities. About This Opportunity This newly created role is focused exclusively on internal communications and offers the opportunity to build structure, vision, and influence across the division. The AVP will lead strategic communication, organizational messaging, leadership communications, crisis communications, storytelling, and market-wide engagement initiatives while partnering closely with People & Culture, Operations, Marketing, and enterprise communication teams. What You'll Do Develop and implement innovative division communication strategies and activation activities aligned with business objectives, culture, transformation priorities, and enterprise direction. Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, including the division President, guiding internal messaging during organizational change, crisis situations, and key initiatives. Lead the creation and execution of people and change communication plans that support leadership activation, teammate awareness, engagement, and adoption. Translate complex business strategies into clear, concise, and compelling messages for diverse internal audiences. Partner with People Operations and Optimization to develop and distribute multimedia content across internal channels, including intranet, email, town halls, video, and print. Partner with People Activation Events to develop division activation experiences, including leadership events, town halls, and other high-impact forums. Drive storytelling that connects division strategies, initiatives, and campaigns to the teammate experience. Ensure message consistency and alignment across divisions, areas, and departments while maintaining alignment with enterprise messaging. Foster two-way communication by creating feedback loops and facilitating meaningful dialogue between teammates and division leadership. Lead, mentor, and develop one or more communication advisors while promoting high performance, continuous improvement, and strategic partnership. Represent division perspectives through communication advisory councils and feedback mechanisms to elevate issues and assess effectiveness. Monitor and measure communication efforts using best-practice approaches, applying insights to continuously strengthen communication and engagement capabilities. What You'll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field. Typically seven or more years of experience in strategic communications, with a focus on internal communications and change management. Proven success developing and executing communication and change strategies within a large, complex organization. Experience advising senior executives and collaborating across functions such as People & Culture, Operations, Legal, Marketing, and other departments. Strong consultative and leadership capabilities with the ability to influence, build trust, and navigate competing priorities. Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation, and storytelling skills with strong attention to detail. Strong business acumen and the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, relevant, and compelling messaging. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and adapt effectively to changing demands. Proficiency with internal communication platforms, digital channels, and multimedia tools. Ability to reside in the Wisconsin market and travel up to 30%. Preferred Experience supporting healthcare, clinical, operational, or other front-line work environments. Expertise in crisis communication and reputation management. Experience leading or developing communication professionals. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care