Communications Specialist

Position Overview:

The Communications Specialist is part of a team that establishes and maintains positive work relations with the company to effectively communicate program news, updates, project milestones, and manage Internships as well as Community Economic Development programs. Specifically, this role will manage internal communications, including but not limited to newsletters, news alerts, project notifications, staff meetings, program reports, and safety updates.

Position Description:

-Develops and maintains familiarity with all active projects to effectively communicate updates, news and/or support project milestones.

-Serves as the liaison with the other departments to draft and distribute weekly newsletters

-Collaborates other departments to present or distribute news, program information and compliance updates.

-Serves as a resource for information about the Standard Operating Procedures, Key Performance Index, Dashboard, and Board reports.

-Supports the Communications Department to manage program meetings, develop presentations, including but not limited to the PowerPoint presentations, briefing papers, program content, and speaking remarks

-Coordinates with all departments to support Internship programs.

-Assists the Community Economic Department outreach to new businesses and vendors to remain the Owner of Choice in the contracting community.

-Reviews all external materials for accuracy and completeness.

-Supports the Communications Director in the follow up and information requests for information, as needed.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience developing and implementing communication strategies to support the dissemination of information to diverse audiences.

• Must possess notable experience in drafting content and presentations for diverse audiences. • Must possess notable experience in leading large meetings, included arranging of speakers, developing supporting materials, and other logistics.

• Must have previous experience in writing concisely and effectively and the ability to use communication software programs and basic design programs to develop and disseminate content.

• Develop and execute communication strategies that will increase awareness and support culture of communication within the program.

• Communicate effectively in a professional and sensitive manner to address the issues confronting internal and external stakeholders.

• Act judiciously under pressure and adhere to company policies and protocols at all times.

• Must possess a Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree in Communications, Sociology, Business Administration or related field from a recognized college or university.

• Have the ability to lift up to ten pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Communications, Sociology, Business Administration or related field.

Experience in working in higher education, Public Works or Municipalities