With Who: Water Mission
Location: Charleston, SC
Type of Employment: Full-time
Position Summary: Water Mission’s Internal Communications Manager is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing the organization’s internal communications strategies to colleagues, executive leaders, and stakeholders. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, this person will oversee the execution of projects dedicated to keeping audiences informed, motivated, and engaged. This individual will coordinate, at strategic and tactical levels, with the other functional areas of the ministry and must be a positive culture and relationship builder. This individual will also possess well-developed strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as a proven track record of teamwork. Finally, the ideal candidate for this job will help to heighten understanding of the organization’s work in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector. In the first 12 months, a successful Internal Communications Manager will:
- Develop and execute an internal communications strategy in conjunction with senior leadership and Water Mission’s HR department to build a positive culture, drive two-way communication, and increase employee engagement
- Establish and refine internal communications channels, including the intranet, emails, and Microsoft Teams, to communicate organizational information and updates in a structured, consistent, and streamlined way
- Create a network of internal communication champions within each division to generate content, establish feedback loops, and measure effectiveness
- Ensure Water Mission initiatives are successfully communicated to employees and stakeholders through the development of compelling and clear messaging and content
- Prepare and deliver presentations for internal and ministry events
What is Required?
- Personal and living relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 4-6 years of experience in executing public relations and internal communications campaigns with demonstrated skills, knowledge, and successes – preferably in the corporate sector
- Proven success in creating and distributing clear, accurate, and cohesive content across multiple communications channels
- Ability to interact and influence at all levels of the organization
- Adept at accepting and giving constructive feedback
- Strong writing, editing, and speaking skills
- Ability to manage internal responses during crisis situations
Apply (or request more job posting information): Submit your application today! See the job posting here: Water Mission Job Application