Internal Communications Coordinator

Job Type: Regular Internal Communications Coordinator  RAND’s Office of Communications and External Affairs has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic communications professional who is looking to use their expertise and skills to support employee communications and culture at the world’s preeminent think tank. This position reports to the Manager, Internal Communications. Responsibilities In this role, you will be a crucial member of the Internal Communications team responsible for: Maintaining content management systems. You will support the smooth operation of RAND’s internal communications activities by maintaining editorial and project calendars, event listings, planners, dashboards, and other resources. Content creation. You will write copy and create visual assets for sharing employee news, information, and event details. You will contribute to RAND’s weekly employee newsletters, intranet, and workplace social network. You will create PowerPoint presentations and promotional graphics. You will support the communications needs of the Washington office director, including newsletter writing and presentation preparation. Employee event coordination. You will organize and promote employee events and meetings in the Washington Office to facilitate connection, knowledge, and awareness among staff. Digital signage across offices. You will coordinate the weekly content development and display of digital signage across four offices. Supporting other internal communications needs as assigned. Joining RAND is an opportunity to contribute to a vibrant, intellectually stimulating environment that makes a real difference. We look forward to having you inspire and achieve with us!  Qualifications  The successful candidate will  Possess superior writing and editing skills with a strong command and ability to adapt tone based on audience or context Have a demonstrated understanding of how to communicate information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner, prioritizing the audience’s needs Be digitally oriented and tech-savvy, having a working understanding of HTML and web writing, and content generation for communication and collaboration tools such as corporate intranets, Viva Engage, or Slack Have graphic design experience and ability to create clean, visually appealing graphics using Canva and PowerPoint Possess strong organizational and time-management skills; be capable of creating project plans as directed and driving oneself and others to meet deadlines Demonstrate flexibility and creativity by embracing new ideas and feedback Be proficient in cloud-based applications (Asana, Trello) and eager to learn new collaboration and organization platforms such as SharePoint, Teams, Planner, etc.  Education Requirements    Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, or related discipline; advanced degree advantageous.    Experience    Three to five years of relevant experience in a communications role. Experience with employee events is preferred. Experience working within a mid-size to large corporate or non-profit setting is preferred.   Location    This position will be located at RAND’s Arlington, Virginia office. This position is eligible for RAND’s hybrid work environment, which enables a blend of on-site and remote work. On-site presence is required three days per week; specific on-site days will vary based on employee events schedule. Writing Sample Required    Candidates are required to submit samples of their work that demonstrate their writing skills and ability to create internal communication products. Writing samples may include intranet or web copy, corporate social media content, posters or flyers, or PowerPoint presentations.   Salary Range: $73,700 – 109,400 RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including, but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience, education/training, skills, and expertise; and internal equity.  In addition, RAND provides strong benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid time off, and more. Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet RAND is a research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges to help make communities throughout the world safer and more secure, healthier and more prosperous. RAND’s research and analysis address issues that impact people everywhere, including security, health, education, sustainability, growth, and development. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, RAND has approximately 1,775 people from approximately 55 countries working in offices in North America, Europe and Australia, with annual revenues of $356.2 million. RAND is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and committed to the public interest. Our research is sponsored by government agencies, international organizations, and foundations. We rely on philanthropic support to pursue visionary ideas; address critical problems that are under-researched; and devise innovative approaches for solving acute, complex, or provocative policy challenges. RAND values objectivity and integrity in both its research processes and internal interactions. We emphasize a collegial environment that respects the contributions and dignity of all staff. RAND's reputation is built on quality and objectivity. RAND provides an exciting intellectual environment and opportunities for career growth. We hire highly qualified applicants and provide challenging assignments. Diversity is an essential operating principle at RAND. We look for unique backgrounds, original views, and diversity in academic training, work experience, and ideological outlook. We are committed to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. RAND is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at (310) 393-0411 or at jobs@rand.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Salary : $73,700 - $109,400