Overview
Internal Communications Manager Prefer someone located in the Eastern of Central time zone Remote
Position Summary
Seeking an exciting new career opportunity? Then Woolpert is seeking you! Woolpert is hiring an internal communications manager to join our dynamic Corporate Communications team. This position is responsible for coordinating and managing internal communications for Woolpert’s global offices and staff. This person will work with and report to the communications director to structure and measurably advance Woolpert’s internal communications by supporting staff, all departments, and leadership. This position will be responsible for the production and delivery of relevant, timely, and engaging communications and will encourage and facilitate the sharing of clear and consistent information both to and from staff. The internal communications manager will manage our internal communications specialist while contributing to the effectiveness of the Communications Team and the Sales Engagement Department.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
As the internal communications manager, you will:
- Work with the communications director to develop an overarching strategy for effective and efficient internal communications across Woolpert’s global offices.
- Manage the flow of communications between internal departments, the firm, and select groups throughout the firm.
- Manage the internal communications calendar and direction of activities.
- Write, edit, and manage content and distribution of the weekly newsletter.
- Oversee the organization and execution of internal events, including town halls and regular meetings.
- Write, edit, and manage companywide intranet content, focusing on relevancy, timeliness, and engagement per global staff.
- Write, edit, and manage content for and distribution of companywide announcements.
- Work across Woolpert’s global family of companies to provide continuity in communications.
- Measure the effectiveness of internal communication tactics and platforms.
- Positively engage with staff and work constructively with others.
- Manage and mentor the internal communications specialist(s); devise clear responsibilities.
- Establish employee performance goals, provide regular feedback, and work with direct report(s).
- Develop creative content such as videos, social assets, and more to enhance communication efforts and engage employees effectively.
- Collaborate with the HR business partners on communications related to organizational structure, change initiatives, and culture activation.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Education: BA/BS in communications/related field and five (5) years of experience in internal communications OR ten (10) years of experience in internal communications.
- Software: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft SharePoint.
- Travel: Less than 10%.
- Overtime: Occasional.
Attributes:
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated skill in interviewing, writing, and editing per AP Style.
- Mentally and physically capable of performing all essential duties required of the position.
- Proactive management approach.
- Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong facilitation and/or meeting skills.
Preferred Skills And Abilities
- People management experience
- Change management experience
- Graphic design software
- Video/multimedia software
Unique Benefits
Certified as a Great Place to Work®, Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe, Woolpert makes a real difference at home and abroad. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:
- Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
- Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
- Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
- Unlimited vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you.
- Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
- Paid sick time, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.
Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!
Why Woolpert?
Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.
Our vision: http://woolpert.com/about-us/
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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