PRIMARY PURPOSE:  To provide assistance and support to the communication function, with a focus on engagement and education.  Develops creative design and editorial solutions for a variety of strategic communications materials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Writes, edits, and proofreads communication materials.
• Assists with basic graphic elements for layout of print, email and web communications.
• Organizes distribution of internal messaging via a variety of channels.
• Ensures adherence to brand guidelines and key company messages and themes in all materials.
• Participates as appropriate in brainstorming and other meetings with other colleagues and departments.
• Assists in timely completion of materials.
• Monitors shared e-mailboxes, including Internal Communications and Sedgwick.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related field from an accredited college or university strongly preferred.

Experience

Two (2) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience working in a corporate environment preferred.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required.  Experience in SharePoint platform preferred.  Basic proficiency in InDesign Creative Suite and demonstrated desktop publishing/graphic design abilities preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of SharePoint platform
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good eye for design
• Ability to provide proofreading support
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental:  Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical:  Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual:  Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description.  They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances.  Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.