Lurie Children’s Hospital

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

680 Lake Shore Drive

Job Description

The Research Communication Specialist Sr. executes CTIP’s communication strategy. This includes engaging with CTIP’s community through various platforms including social media, internal and external websites, newsletters, and community calendars. This role involves the use of various platforms to engage with CTIP’s community and raise awareness of CTIP’s role in pediatric device innovation.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage social media channels and maintain the publications, presentations, and media database and operationalize its content as part of our communication strategy in addition to incorporating entries into the social media schedule.
• Identify and create opportunities to promote, elevate, and celebrate portfolio companies, consortium organizations, and advisory boards.
• Coordinate marketing and promotion activities with the marketing and communications team at consortium sites and portfolio companies as appropriate.
• Maintain external website and internal Google site for Portfolio members and prepare/post press releases.
• Curate content and manage distribution list for timely dissemination of newsletters.
• Scan for content that is relevant for portfolio members to include on community calendar.
• Develop quantitative and narrative reports related to the core responsibilities listed above.
• Develop Key Performance Metrics for Communications in Airtable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of 1 – 5 years writing and communications experience required, preferably in healthcare or the non-profit sector.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, narrate and contextualize complex information in a compelling and accurate manner.
• Strong understanding of healthcare, medicine and biomedical science is preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects under demanding deadlines.
• Experience using social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) to create engaging communications materials.
• Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to work with staff at all levels.

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Business Communications (Required)

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org