Position : Communications Specialist, Internal Communications

Location : Kansas City, Kansas

Requisition ID: : 26011

As a member of DFA’s internal communications team, this role will support DFA’s human resources team in coordinating and executing employee communications projects and activities in alignment with the department’s overarching strategy, while ensuring integration among DFA’s brand strategy and maintaining brand standards. Partner with human resources to prepare communications strategies. Develop, edit and deliver consistent messaging and effective communications to internal audiences through a variety of different platforms. Perform duties under the general direction of senior or management staff. Work closely with others on DFA’s communications, events, and marketing/public relations teams to ensure content is integrated in DFA’s overarching communications strategy and to leverage communication opportunities across audiences.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective communications plans

• Under minimal direction, coordinate and execute communications projects and activities targeted to employees in partnership with human resources; coordinate multiple communications projects concurrently, completing projects on time

• Create and edit communications content in partnership with human resources, while also working closely with internal communications teams to ensure content is presented and delivered effectively

• Draft and maintain human resources content on the employee intranet

• Provide guidance on communications to human resources team and external partners and vendors

• Develop communications templates and tools for employee communications

• Function as communications liaison with Human Resources

• Draft content for DFA’s publications

• Assist in creating presentations for various audiences

• Maintain and build relationships with stakeholders across the Cooperative

• Collaborate closely with communications team on cross-functional communications needs

• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite, including Outlook, Teams and SharePoint

• Strong knowledge of AP style

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including proofing

• Prior experience with email communication platforms (ex. Mailchimp and Staffbase)

• Able to think strategically and creatively

• Able to prioritize and meet deadlines

• Able to balance multiple tasks

• Able to adapt quickly to change

• Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork

• Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail

• Able to write and edit within an organizational brand

• Able to work under tight deadlines

• Able to manage sensitive and confidential information

• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer