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Job Title: Communications Specialist

Location: Olathe KS, KS 66061

Duration: 3 Months

Position Type: Hourly contract Position (W2 only)

Note

  • ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: 3 MONTHS with possible extension and conversion
  • SCHEDULE/ REMOTE FLEXIBILITY: This is an in-office position with limited flexibility for remote. Office located in Olathe, KS
  • WORK HOURS: Standard business hours, 8 am – 5 pm, with some variation for business needs.
  • HOURS PER WEEK: 40
  • CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: No certifications required
  • TEAM SIZE: Local team of 2; joining national team of 8
  • PURPOSE/ MISSION OF TEAM: any new projects coming up? Why would someone want to join your team? Upward mobility?

Join us at Client Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we're building the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. It's an exciting time to join the organization as we establish and build our culture and communications program. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

Basic Function

  • Responsible for creating and implementing employee communication content that creates excitement, drives engagement, aligns teams / individuals, and helps shape culture.

Job Description

Internal Communications –

  • Responsible for end-to-end creation and deployment of internal communications supporting Client Energy business and culture initiatives.
  • Serves as point person for all business-related communication requests ensuring SLA process is followed. Manage content calendar, determine appropriate , and timing.
  • Responsible for ongoing collaboration with internal teams to ensure PowerHub intranet remains up to date with current and relevant content. Routinely review and recommend improvements to the site.
  • Assists in the coordination, content planning and execution of live meetings and events, such as the All Hands Meeting.
  • Develops messaging and communications to support Client Energy business and culture initiatives.
  • Provides support for external communications and events. Helps amplify internally to employees.
  • Analyzes effectiveness of internal communications programs by monitoring key analytics, reporting to the team and offering recommendations for improvements.
  • Builds cross-functional relationships with peers to evaluate existing strategy and identify ways to enhance to proactively drive corporate messages.

Other –

  • Responsible for the management of information security as part of the normal management of the business. Must cooperate with the company ISM professionals in implementing the information security policies within the company, and ensures that information is handled in compliance with the Global ISM related regulations.
  • Collects, analyzes, reports and presents data as information.
  • Interprets and complies with company policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Initiates, recommends, and provides solutions through designated communication channels.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Details

  • Requirements (complexity of problems and education/experience & other knowledge required)
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, PR, Business, or a related field and two (2) years of related experience in a Marketing or Communications-related function; or five (5) years of related experience in a Marketing or Communications-related function; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in internal communications in a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated skill in building rapport and partnership at all levels of the organization while driving toward consensus.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing Communications Strategies and Programs. Demonstrated experience writing and editing corporate communications.
  • Demonstrated experience as a creative problem solver and strong cross-functional partner.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint as appropriate to the position and assignment.
  • Proficiency with email marketing systems and graphic design software including Canva or similar.