Internal Communications Specialist

Company: ILC Dover
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

ILC Dover is a world leader in the innovative design and production of engineered products employing high-performance flexible materials. Since 1947, we have provided engineered solutions to complex customer problems. Initially known for the production of space suits for NASA, we leverage our vast materials, engineering, process, and design experience to create high performance systems for a wide range of industries. ILC Dover is a portfolio company of New Mountain Capital, which acquired the company in February 2020.
Recognized globally for our flexible containment solutions, ILC Dover serves customers in a diverse range of industries, including pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing, personal care, food and beverage, chemical, aerospace, healthcare and government agencies. ILC Dover's visionary solutions improve efficiency, safeguard workers and product, and prevent disasters. For more information visit ILCDover.com and follow us on LinkedIn .
The Internal Communications Specialist will work to develop, implement, and nurture a strong communications strategy focused on aligning and engaging internal and external stakeholders around our vision, organizational strategy, behaviors, and work culture. This person will work cross-functionally to ensure consistency in messaging as well as serve as the strategic partner to executive leadership on developing and facilitating internal and external presentations including town halls, forums, press releases, etc.
Responsibilities:

• Establish an internal communications strategy in conjunction with organizational initiatives
• Partners with leadership across the enterprise on their communication strategies
• Ensure organizational initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to employees and stakeholders
• Plan, edit, and write content for a variety of internal communication mediums, such as staff intranet, newsletters, email bulletins, etc.
• Oversee the layout of content in partnership with internal and external design teams
• Utilizes multiple communication vehicles, formats, and channels to engage with internal employees
• Provides proactive and reactive messaging that supports keys initiatives and program rollouts
• Keep internal and external clients abreast of status on internal and external communications
• Partner with leadership on the development, organization, and facilitation of formal and informal internal presentations including town halls, round tables, etc.
• Ensure internal communication messages are consistent across all mediums and for different departments in the organization
• Aligns internal and external voice of the company
• Developing and deploying an employee engagement strategy to build ILC's culture including:
  • Planning and coordinating employee events, including team-building activities that will be additive to employee engagement
  • Finding "fun" opportunities to aid in driving the culture of the organization, and ensure an exceptional team dynamic
  • Identifying and partnering with community partners and causes to connect ILC Dover and our employees with opportunities to positively impact the communities we work and live in *This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
    Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism/Public Relations/Marketing required.
    • 3-5 years of experience working in a communication, public relations, and/or marketing environment
    • Content development and design background highly preferred (InDesign, Adobe, Visio all a plus)
    • Strategically focused, big picture, curious, globally focused
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Expertise in utilizing Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)
    • Strong relationship building skills with cross-functional teams
    • Ability to work and interface with senior and executive leadership teams
    • Detail-oriented and proven ability to meet deadlines (both self and business dictated) As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ILC Dover is committed to a diverse workforce. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, and more.
      Background Check & Drug Screening Required
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      EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran
      
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