Internal Communications Manager

Marketing & Communication

Gustavus Adolphus College seeks a talented and seasoned Internal/Executive Communications Manager to join our team full time. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability and eagerness to dive into our internal communications needs, helping us support our Gustavus leadership and department partners through strategic, unified messaging. This position is key to furthering the College's communication and marketing objectives, including student enrollment, engaging Alumni and donors, and amplifying the energy across campus.

Employment Status: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Exempt (Salaried), and Benefits-Eligible

Salary Range: $60,000-75,000

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is a key part of the communications team, demonstrating expertise in building out and supporting our internal messaging. As an experienced communicator, you'll be a champion of our College's unified voice, helping us achieve collective uplift through the way we strategically talk about Gustavus and what makes our community so special. The internal/executive communications role will serve as a main contact within our communications team for departmental and executive leads, forging strong relationships while providing strategic counsel and key messages. Your work will help elevate our brand as leaders speak to prospective and current students and families, donors, sponsors, and supporters across the region. You will work closely with our marketing and communications team, finding ways to collaborate and build an authentic voice that we'll collectively use across our media channels.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to a growing, high-performing team while promoting a strong culture of collaboration, excellence and accountability.
• Lead the development and execution of Gustavus Adolphus' internal communications strategy.
• Meet with departmental leadership to build relationships and be their main point of contact within the communications department.
• Build out communications plans for respective departments, using unified voice to help streamline content and messaging across campus.
• Create and lead a communications calendar that serves as a main resource for identifying and aligning internal communications.
• Oversee and send Marketing & Communications emails to our varying email lists.
• Write key messages on behalf of Gustavus leaders in advance of speaking engagements or presentations to ensure aligned messaging.
• Work closely with Public Relations Manager to use internal communications messaging when building out briefs for media opportunities.
• Oversee and write content for Intranet, including articles and recaps.
• Build PPTs for upcoming presentations on behalf of MarComm team or for executive leadership team.
• Collaborate with social media and marketing partners to provide seamless content across all mediums.
• Update areas of Gustavus website and play a role in overseeing back-end CMS functionality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Prerequisites

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Training: Degree in journalism, public relations, strategic communications, English or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of paid industry experience in a related field.
• Writing: Proficiency in AP style.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in MS Office products including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Website Experience: Background Content Management Systems (e.g. Drupal, WordPress).
• Email Communications: Experience with drafting and sending emails to internal lists.
• Social Media and Emotional Storytelling: Experience creating short-form content (e.g., social media posts) and content that conveys emotional storytelling.
• Business Mindset: Understanding of how creative content is used and conveyed through key messaging and executive counsel, with an emphasis on brand and messaging.
• Independence: Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage projects from start to finish.
• Creative and Detail-Oriented: A creative mindset with a keen eye for detail.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, and partners.
• Time Management: Ability to work under tight deadlines, manage multiple projects, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Application Procedures:

To apply for this position, please continue the process on our website, www.gustavus.edu/humanresources/employment to complete the online application and submit your resume and cover letter.

Gustavus offers competitive and comprehensive benefits which include: Medical insurance (which includes access to Nice Healthcare) as well as dental, vision, and life insurance, Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns, Onsite health services, Free parking, exercise classes, and use of library and athletic facilities, Paid parental leave, Employer contribution to retirement savings plan (after one year of employment), Tuition scholarships for dependents, Tuition benefit plan for employees and spouse, 13 paid Holidays + generous PTO plan.

Gustavus Adolphus College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Gustavus Adolphus College is one of the nation's leading private liberal arts colleges serving approximately 2,000 students. The College aspires to be a community of persons from diverse backgrounds who respect and affirm the dignity of all people. Known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-away, and service-learning programs, Gustavus is located on a scenic 340-acre hill in St. Peter, Minnesota only one hour southwest of the Twin Cities.