Innovation Engagement Specialist

The Innovation Engagement Specialist will develop and implement engagement programs, facilitate innovation forums, and coordinate the innovation fellow program. This role involves crafting narratives about our innovation efforts, organizing innovation challenges, and collaborating across departments to support innovative projects. The Specialist will monitor the impact of initiatives, foster a collaborative environment, and stay updated on industry trends, providing administrative support for all innovation-related activities.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Innovation Engagement Specialist

• Location: Warrenville, IL

• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

• Hours: Monday-Friday, during normal business hours

• Required Travel: travel to other Endeavor Health locations may be required

What you will do:

• Develop and implement educational programs on innovation for staff, including webinars, newsletters, and workshops.

• Set up and facilitate innovation forums to showcase ongoing innovation initiatives within the organization.

• Assist with development of the innovation fellow program and primary coordinator of this initiative. .

• Craft and disseminate compelling narratives about our innovation efforts to both internal and external audiences.

• Organize and manage innovation challenges to inspire and capture new ideas from staff.

• Collaborate with various departments to identify innovation opportunities and support the development of innovative projects.

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of innovation programs and initiatives, providing regular updates and reports to leadership.

• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages creative thinking and problem-solving.

• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in healthcare innovation.

• Provide administrative and logistical support for all innovation-related events and activities.

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Marketing, Communication, or 2-3 years’ experience in related field, required.

• Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) / Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) or greater certification, preferred

• Experience:

  • A minimum of 2-4 years of healthcare or business experience with an emphasis in project management, innovation development, information technology, marketing or planning.

  • A minimum of two years of proven project management experience managing large, complex, cross functional and high risk projects.

• Unique or Preferred Skills:

  • An understanding of healthcare operations and the associated complexity

  • Ability to work in a diverse environment with focus on customer service

  • Excellent internal and external, and written and verbal communication skills

  • Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.  

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. 

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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