Internal Communication Specialist
College of the Holy Cross
Full Time
JREQ-000525
At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce
by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a
culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect-one
that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to
flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who
are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a
meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at Holy
Cross
here.
The Internal Communications team shares vital information across
campus while cultivating and sharing authentic stories of belonging
to support a working and learning environment for students, faculty
and staff.
Aligned with the Holy Cross mission, internal communications works
with partners across the College to engage with and support the
excellent work happening every day. As a member of the Office of
Marketing and Communications and reporting to the Director of
Internal and Executive Communications, the Internal Communications
Specialist is a skilled writer, reporter, relationship builder,
tenacious learner and thoughtful content creator.
The specialist is responsible for supporting the execution of the
College's internal communications strategy to strengthen the sense
of community across campus. The specialist creates internal-facing
communications through Ignite, the College's Intranet. The goal of
this content is to celebrate the College's diverse work and
people.
The ideal candidate is an inquisitive storyteller who values the
College's Jesuit liberal arts tradition and demonstrates
collaborative and perceptive interpersonal skills.
The specialist is responsible for supporting the execution of the
College's internal communications strategy to strengthen the sense
of community across campus. The specialist creates internal-facing
communications through Ignite, the College's Intranet. The goal of
this content is to celebrate the College's diverse work and
people.
The ideal candidate is curious about the issues that animate
American higher education, values the College's unique Jesuit
liberal arts tradition, and demonstrates collaborative and
perceptive interpersonal skills.
Job Description
The Internal Communications specialist will…
- Support the day-to-day execution of the College's internal
communications strategy through working with campus
partners.
Work with the Director of Internal and Executive Communications
and colleagues to create content and maintain an intranet that
engages campus members with news about the institution and campus
life.
Develop engaging, clear, and effective daily newsletters that
promote a deeper sense of belonging and engagement among students,
faculty and staff.
Curate the homepage of the College's Intranet to ensure the
content is relevant to campus
Keep the editorial and communications calendar up to date to
ensure all newsletter submissions are included in a timely manner
and are aligned with the College's strategic plan.
Create and disseminate brand-appropriate internal
communications to share campus messages, news and institutional
communications.
Highlight faculty, staff and students on campus in order to
build community through original reporting and storytelling that
showcases work, initiatives and events.
Collaborate with the Director of Internal and Executive
Communications to consult with and support campus partners to
deliver information effectively to students, faculty, and
staff.
Stay informed of best practices and trends in employee and
internal communications to inform the College's internal
communications strategy.
Skills for Success:
- Write clearly and with an understanding of the needs and
strengths of each unique audience at Holy Cross.
- An ability to edit and provide feedback on written
communications.
- Harvest information on a topic and whittle it down to the key
points for audiences to engage with.
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills to facilitate
positive working relationships across the College.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 1-3 years' professional experience in the fields of
communications, journalism, or publishing
- Experience with and industry knowledge of American higher
education is a plus, but not required
- Familiarity with common communications tools and
technologies
Core Competencies
- Collaboration: Exchanging information, ideas, thoughts and
feelings thoughtfully with others in a manner that is proactive and
enhances partnerships
- Inclusion: Actively engaging with the values of the College by
promoting a work environment that embraces diversity and
demonstrating respect for the opinions and beliefs of
others
- Innovation: Performing one's job with creativity and
proactivity, improving procedures and problem-solving
- Mission/Service Orientation: Focusing on service to others and
contributing to the College's collective mission
- Responsibility: Taking ownership of one's actions and
accountability for one's tasks and duties
Salary: The salary for this position is $58,000 commensurate with
experience and education.
The description above represents the most significant duties of
this position but does not exclude other occasional work
assignments not mentioned.
Weekly Hours:
40
Annual Work Schedule:
Application Instructions
An updated resume and cover letter are required as a part of your
internal application. In your cover letter, please reflect on how
your professional and personal values align with the
Mission of the College of the Holy
Cross to form individuals of integrity and purpose who are
committed to the flourishing of all.
Additional Information
To review our generous benefits
options, please review our detailed information
here or check
out our
Benefits at a
Glance.
The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in
compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions
or to request an accommodation via email at hr@holycross.edu, or by
calling 508-793-3391.
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and
complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal
Opportunity in the workplace.
To apply, visit https://holycross.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Worcester-MA/Internal-Communication-Specialist_JREQ-000525
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