Mngr Employee Communications & Events

• Develops, manages, and executes an employee communications and events strategy aligned with Boys Town's mission and values.
• Works with executives and human resource managers to help them maintain a positive relationship with employees through their group communications and all employee communications.
• Provides counsel to senior leaders on ways to use innovative and modern communications and experiences to help support business objectives.
• Leads the development of communication materials in support of initiatives, programs, and policies that reinforce the Boys Town culture and brand.
• Uses and monitors communications channels to ensure effective reach of internal target audiences by using a range of channels including videos, town hall, or department meetings, email, intranet, and other creative platforms.
• Responsible for coordinating and executing internal and external employee events, including fundraising, community, and youth events; creating timelines; developing and coordinating promotional communications; and organizing staff and volunteers.
• Promotes organizational activities and contributes to employee engagement and culture building efforts on the intranet and through interactive activities via employee emails.
• Delivers positive, high-quality communications work; ensures attention to detail, show empathy, consideration, and understanding of various viewpoints to support Boys Town's diverse, growing business.
• Develops measurement approaches to track effectiveness of communications in maximizing focus and engagement on the organization's strategy, with a focus on the integration of new technology and communication channels, adjusting programs where necessary.
• Leads and continuously develops a team of talented communications and events professionals.
• Researches, writes, and distributes communications in an objective and timely manner.
• Collaborates with Marketing and Media staff to ensure internal communications match the public image Boys Town has created.
• Collaborates with and advises Human Resources how to effectively communicate high priority and critical information to employees.
• Develops and manages the Employee Communications & Events budget annually.

• Knowledge of marketing and communications principles, ethics, and practices.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, event planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources in a non-profit organization.
• Ability to cultivate community and cross-department relationships to achieve desired results.
• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills. Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to offer creative approaches according to shifting demographics, geographies, and needs.
• Computer skills in Office365 and Adobe Creative Cloud software.
• Knowledge of SharePoint.
• Ability to communicate at all levels in the organization and with external contacts in an articulate, professional manner.
• Ability to successfully lead a team of associates.

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive marketing or communications and event planning experience required.
• Available to travel and to work evenings and weekends as needed required.

• Leadership experience preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

• Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town - it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.