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Sr Specialist, Communications & Events

Company
KeHE Distributors
Location
Naperville, IL
Other
HR/Admin
Why Work for KeHE?
  • Full-time
  • Pay Range: $71,033.00/Yr. - $104,063.00/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

    Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

    Sound good?

    KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

    Primary Responsibilities

    POSITION PURPOSE:

    The Communications & Events Senior Specialist is responsible for supporting the Internal Communications & Employment Branding 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 will 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:
    • Supports communications content including emails, newsletters, internet articles, internal marketing campaigns, digital signage posts, videos, and presentations.
    • Administers day-to-day operations for the communications department.
    • Supports the communications team to deliver clear and consistent messaging that aligns with the company's strategic plan, culture, and brand descriptors.
    • Assist in tracking and reporting on the effectiveness of communications activities.
    • Assists in the development and execution of communications projects and campaigns to drive awareness, engagement and/or action.
    • Drafts, edits, and supports the creation of a variety of communications.
    • Deliver communications through a range of communication channels
    • Supports internal events including leadership meetings, awards celebrations, and town halls
    • Establishes and maintains relationships with vendors and venues related to corporate events
    • Plans and manages event details such as contracting, catering, A/V needs, and attendee lists.
    • 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 Word and PowerPoint
    • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
    • Highly organized and structured with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
    • A service mindset when interacting with internal customers and the ability to tailor communications to audience needs.
    • Ability to work well under pressure and simultaneously on multiple tasks.
    • 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 areas of the business providing recommendations on subject matter expertise.
    • Ability to work independently and lead projects or tasks in a team environment.
    • Experience using digital technology for communications
    • Bilingual proficiency 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 channel software including email newsletter platforms, intranet, digital signage, and employee communications apps.


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


    Requisition ID
    2024-24603
    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.