The Communication Specialist is responsible for facilitating clear and efficient communication between the corporate office, retail stores, and field teams. This role involves managing the corporate calendar, coordinating key events, and preparing and distributing meeting minutes. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience managing cross-departmental communications.
About the Role:
The Communication Specialist is responsible for serving as the primary communication point between the corporate office, store managers, and field teams. They will ensure that important updates, announcements, and policies are communicated clearly and efficiently to all relevant parties. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to facilitate smooth communication and address any communication gaps is also a key responsibility.
Responsibilities:
Communication Management:
Serve as the primary communication point between corporate office, store managers, and field teams.
Ensure that important updates, announcements, and policies are communicated clearly and efficiently to all relevant parties.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate smooth communication and address any communication gaps.
Corporate Calendar Management:
Develop, manage, and update the corporate calendar, coordinating important events, deadlines, and meetings across departments.
Ensure that the calendar is regularly updated and accessible to all employees.
Coordinate with department heads to schedule meetings, key events, and company-wide initiatives.
Meeting Coordination and Documentation:
Organize and prepare materials for meetings, ensuring agendas, schedules, and relevant documentation are provided in advance.
Take detailed meeting minutes and distribute them to attendees in a timely manner.
Follow up on action items and ensure accountability across teams.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration:
Work closely with HR, operations, and management to ensure that communication initiatives align with company goals and strategies.
Provide communication support for internal projects, events, and announcements, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and aligned.
Internal Communication:
Draft and distribute internal communications, including newsletters, announcements, and updates via email or other platforms.
Maintain a consistent communication style aligned with corporate standards and branding.
Project and Event Coordination:
Assist in coordinating corporate events, conferences, and meetings, ensuring all logistics are managed and communicated effectively.
Support team projects by maintaining timelines and ensuring regular follow-ups.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in corporate communication, administration, or project management. Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience in managing corporate calendars and meeting logistics. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and communication tools such as Slack or Microsoft Teams.
Required Skills:
Strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, experience managing cross-departmental communications.
Preferred Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and communication tools such as Slack or Microsoft Teams.
Pay range and compensation package:
Pay range or salary or compensation
Equal Opportunity Statement:
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