Internal Communication Specialist

CFS Brands is looking for a creative and skilled Internal Communications Specialist to join our team reporting to the Director of Human Resources. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting clear, engaging, and impactful internal communications across various platforms to keep employees informed, motivated, and aligned with the company’s goals and culture. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills and some graphic design background, enabling them to create visually appealing and compelling content for emails, newsletters, intranet, presentations, and more.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Write and edit engaging, clear, and concise internal communication materials, including newsletters, emails, announcements, intranet posts, and company updates.
• Ensure content is aligned with the company’s tone, voice, and brand while effectively conveying key messages to different employee groups.
• Collaborate with various departments (HR, Marketing, Operations, etc.) to gather necessary information and produce relevant communication materials.
• Design visually appealing graphics, infographics, and visuals to accompany internal communications, ensuring consistency with the company’s brand guidelines.
• Create promotional materials for internal events, announcements, and campaigns (e.g., digital posters, flyers, banners).
• Utilize graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.) to produce high-quality visuals for digital and print platforms.
• Develop communication strategies that foster employee engagement, build company culture, and promote organizational values.
• Create compelling stories and highlight achievements, employee milestones, and team successes to enhance internal morale.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership teams to communicate key messages related to employee engagement, wellness programs, and company initiatives.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of communications to ensure they are engaging and achieving their intended impact.
• Manage the distribution of communications across various platforms, such as the company intranet, email, digital signage, and other collaboration tools.
• Ensure communications are timely, consistent, and reach the appropriate internal audiences.
• Assist in planning and promoting internal campaigns and events, such as town halls, team-building activities, and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Design and write materials that promote awareness and encourage participation in internal programs and events.
• Gather feedback from employees to assess the effectiveness of communication initiatives and make recommendations for improvements.
• Stay updated on best practices and trends in internal communications, as well as new tools and technologies to enhance communication efforts.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, or a similar role.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to craft engaging content for different internal audiences.
• Experience in creating both written and visual content for digital platforms.
• Familiarity with internal communication tools and platforms (e.g., intranet, email, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with different teams.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

The type of experience required to effectively perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this position are:

• Team Orientation - highly genuine and committed with a sincere passion for service; has in-depth knowledge of customer service.
• Developing Team Relationships - actively pursuing opportunities to socially engage with others and form encouraging, collaborative relationships.
• Holding Teams Accountable - willingness to address tough issues in a forthright and direct manner; addresses conflicts at the outset and remains firm when challenged.
• Action Orientation - a strong sense of urgency, quick work pace, and the ability to keep up in a demanding position.
• Results Focus - a focused and driven approach to accomplish or complete tasks quickly and efficiently; goes above and beyond to get the job done.
• Adaptability - the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and easily adapt to new environments and changing demands.

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

• None

CFS Brands:

Headquarters located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, CFS BRANDS is a market-leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of commercial foodservice, healthcare, and industrial hygiene products.

CFS BRANDS has maintained its industry-leading position and consistent growth with a strong focus on customer support and satisfaction, product variety and availability, and a unique ability to be a “one-stop shop” solution for a wide range of organizations. CFS BRANDS enjoys this competitive market advantage through its extensive network of brands and global manufacturing and distribution facilities.

CFS BRANDS’s core products include dinnerware, drinkware, professional cookware, industrial hygiene products brushes and cleaning tools, dispensing systems, and healthcare meal service equipment. These products are provided through major distributors customers across the country.

CFS BRANDS became a portfolio company of The Jordan Company (“TJC”), a private equity firm, in 2018. More information on CFS BRANDS can be found at www.cfsbrands.com.

CFS Brands is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.