• Internal Communications Manager

    Smith Bucklin Corp (Chicago, IL)


    Internal Communications Manager

     

    Marketing Chicago, IL Washington, D.C.

     

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    Description

    Smithbucklin, a 100% employee-owned association management company, is experiencing growth and evolving our market presence so that we can help more associations advance their missions.We’re seeking a forward-thinking, tech-savvy Internal Communications Manager who thrives on creating connections, driving results, and making processes run smarter. This position can be based in either our Chicago or Washington, D.C. office. Smithbucklin is a hybrid work environment with in-office days established as Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The role reports to the Director of Internal Communications.

     

    In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues from various backgrounds and responsibilities to deliver communications that not only inform but engage employees with our business and culture in alignment with our Values of Optimism, Ambition, Expertise, and Thoughtfulness.

     

    What You’ll Do

     

    + Manage projects to ensure consistent and efficient execution.

    + Write and edit content for our internal communications vehicles and programs.

    + Manage annual campaigns, including those for charitable giving, employee stock ownership, open enrollment, and volunteerism.

    + Support diversity, equity, andinclusion communications and partner with our affinity communities and employee interest groups.

    + Lend communications support to internal social and employee recognition events, and employee education initiatives.

    + Partner with HR to support Benefits, Talent Development, and Talent Acquisition communications.

    + Oversee employee branded items for onboarding, campaigns, and events.

    + Coordinate print production including business cards, corporate photo shoots and employee headshots, and manage digital client welcome signs in meeting spaces.

    + Work with senior stakeholders to gather input, secure approvals, and ensure alignment.

    This Role Is a Fit for Someone Who:

    + Demonstrates sound judgment and accountability in decision-making.

    + Navigates complex situations with discretion and diplomacy.

    + Demonstrates empathy and resilience.

    + Thinks strategically and delivers measurable results.

    + Can build and foster collaborative relationships across the company.

    + Is ambitious and motivated to improve how things work.

    + Is a highly organized project manager skilled at developing and driving project plans and timelines.

    + Is confident working with senior leaders, including leading meetings and offering viewpoints.

    + Has a proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

    + Has the flexibility to adjust schedule and approach to ensure deadlines are met.

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

    + Five to seven years of internal communications experience with a focus on employee engagement and culture.

    + Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

    + Organized, self-motivated, and collaborative.

    + Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint, and experience in Teamwork or other project-management platforms.

    + Is skilled in technology, including AI-assisted content creation and editing.

    + Formal supervisory experience is desirable.

     

    Where Do You Fit?

     

    Whether you are just beginning your career or are a mid- or senior-level professional, working at Smithbucklin will offer you countless opportunities to develop transferrable skills, acquire meaningful knowledge and gain rich experiences at an accelerated pace. By working collaboratively with smart, ambitious, multi-talented, genuine and hardworking colleagues, you will build meaningful, deep and enduring relationships that will serve you well throughout your career, regardless of your chosen path. In addition, as a 100 percent employee-owned company, Smithbucklin offers all of our people – regardless of position or compensation – an equal chance to experience the fulfillment and reap the benefits of ownership. As owners, our employees control the destiny of Smithbucklin and are unified in the goal of building a great, enduring company.

     

    Our hybrid environment offers you the option to work from home two days per week. Employees will work a standard 40-hour week, with the possibility of additional hours based on project deadlines.

     

    Smithbucklin considers several factors when determining compensation, including a candidate's recent coursework, training, experience, and certifications, among other considerations. The expected pay for this role is $85,000 - $95,000.

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    At Smithbucklin, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.

     

    Smithbucklin will not sponsor applicants for work visas and as a precondition of employment, you must be authorized to work in the United States permanently.