Communications Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Now Hiring a Communications Specialist

The Communications Specialist plays a vital role in managing both internal and external communications for the organization including employee communications and the company intranet site on SharePoint. This position is responsible for creating and deploying surveys, and developing scripts, emails, flyers, press releases, and newsletters to engage various audiences. Position is hybrid and is located in Florida.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a company strategy and structure for both internal and external communications.
• Maintain company website and its content.
• Manage SharePoint content and layout, which houses Company intranet, department specific information and a wide variety of company and employee resources.
• Support organizational change management needs.
• Oversee the content calendar, ensuring alignment with themes, personas, and channels to support strategic messaging.
• Enhancing customer experience by delivering timely and relevant information across all communication platforms
• Coordinate communications for Board of Director elections and patronage announcements.
• Coordinate with Human Resources on delivering positive employee experiences and measuring with engagement surveys.
• Draft and distribute Farm Credit Express letters & communications.
• Create video's for posting on various channels including social media.

To qualify for this position, candidates should possess the following:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of three years in a communications role, preferably within a corporate or nonprofit environment. Demonstrated success in managing multi-channel campaigns, coordinating cross-functional teams, and leveraging analytics to refine outreach strategies. Experience with communications for the agriculture industry is preferred.

Other Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced ability to develop and execute internal and external communications strategies.
• Ability to navigate fast-paced settings and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading abilities
• Proficiency with digital communication platforms, including websites and SharePoint.
• Advanced knowledge of change management communication strategies
• Ability to create compelling content for diverse audiences and channels (emails, flyers, newsletters, press releases, events)
• Experience with survey creation/deployment and content calendar management
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of video techniques and social media and their use to support communications strategies.
  
  

Farm Credit of Florida is an EOE/AA, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Drug free workplace.