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Sr Specialist, Communications & Events

Company
KeHE Distributors
Location
Naperville, IL
Other
Marketing
Why Work for KeHE?
  • Full-time
  • Pay Range: $76,230.00/Yr. - $90,000.00/Yr.
  • Shift Days: , Shift Time:
  • Benefits on Day 1
    • Health/Rx
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
    • Supplemental life insurance
    • 401(k)
    • Paid time off
    • Paid sick time
    • Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
    • Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
    • Holiday pay for company designated holidays

    Overview

    At KeHE, we're obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others - and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we're committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you'll be embarking on a career that's moving forward. When you join KeHE, you're becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

    Primary Responsibilities

    POSITION PURPOSE:

    The Communications & Events Senior Specialist is responsible for supporting the Marketing & Internal Communications team across the company's diverse and geographically distributed workforce. Working collaboratively with key stakeholders across the company, this role will be responsible for supporting content creation, editing, and delivery of communications through a variety of channels. As with all positions at KeHE, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHE's Mission, Vision, and Values.

    Essential Functions

    DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
      • Drafts, edits, and delivers Internal Communications content including emails, newsletters, intranet articles, internal marketing campaigns, digital signage posts, and presentations through a variety of channels
      • Administers day-to-day operations for Internal Communications
      • Creates clear and consistent messaging that aligns with the company's strategic plan, culture, and brand guidelines
      • Act as a dedicated content liaison for specific business areas, building relationships to uncover newsworthy updates, achievements, and employee highlights; contribute to a newsroom-style approach that keeps internal audiences informed and engaged
      • Assists in tracking and reporting on the effectiveness of Internal Communications activities
      • Assists in the strategic development and execution of Internal Communications projects and campaigns to drive awareness, engagement and/or action
      • Supports content for and promotion of internal events including leadership meetings, awards celebrations, and town halls
      • Provides administrative support for the department
      • Other duties and projects as assigned

    Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

    SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
      • Excellent writing and editing skills
      • Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 tools and Microsoft Dynamics or with other email marketing automation platforms
      • Highly organized with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
      • Able to tailor communications to audience needs
      • Ability to work well under pressure and multitask
      • High degree of professionalism, self-motivation, and dependability
      • Demonstrates a growth mindset and positivity
      • Strong attention to detail and conceptual thinking
      • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to consult with other business areas and provide recommendations for communications strategy and content creation
      • Ability to work independently and lead projects or tasks in a team environment
      • Ability to quickly grasp new software programs and support implementation of new tools
      • Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is a plus


    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
      • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required with a preference for degrees in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field
      • Minimum of three (3) years of experience coordinating communications for a corporation or similar institution required
      • Experience creating and deploying content for a geographically dispersed population
      • Experience managing webinars on virtual platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.
      • Experience delivering content through a variety of communications channels including email marketing automation platforms, intranet, digital signage, and employee communications apps
      • Experience specifically with ServiceNow, SharePoint, and Appspace is a plus
      • Experience interfacing with VP or C-level executives


    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
      • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
      • Ability and willingness to perform repeated bending and lifting of up to 25 pounds


    Requisition ID
    2025-27580
    Equal Employer Opportunity Statement
    KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.