Senior Internal Communications Specialist

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Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions.

We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through :

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are adding a Senior Internal Communication Specialist to our growing Brand and Communications division in Seattle. In this role, you will provide a high level, specialized skills in internal communications to drive business outcomes by strategically engaging employees, ensuring they are informed, involved, interested, and inspired with the right messages at the right time through appropriate channels.

Additionally, some responsibilities you will have include :

General Communications

• Develops and executes internal communication plans to support the broader enterprise.
• Develops strategic messaging.
• Inform, involve, interest and inspire employees.
• Serve as a central point of contact for HR and Safety communications.
• Conceptualize, write, and edit content for internal-facing audiences.
• Create and disseminates company-wide communication and storytelling through internal channels, including Sharepoint, Teams, Viva Engage, and Outlook.
• Manage internal social media channels to include aligning content with overall messaging strategy.
• Lead deployment of HR-related and Safety internal engagement campaigns.
• Takes lead (or serve as subject matter expert) for HR and Safety communications.
• Research and prepare talking points and provide speaker preparation support to key internal clients.
• Adherence to corporate branding, editorial style guide and internal content strategy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to interface with key partners at varying levels within the organization.
• Excellent customer service and collaboration skills with a proven ability in internal communications and storytelling.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, juggle multiple assignments, and maintain attention to accuracy and detail.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Public Relations, Communication, English, or related field required.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a communications or related role required, preferably in supporting HR and Safety teams.
• Experience providing internal communications support in a large organization or multi-office environment strongly preferred.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience in the Microsoft Viva Suite and with an email communication platform preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Clear understanding of McKinstry mission and values.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite preferred.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered :

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums.

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with :

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance.
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Transgender inclusive benefits.
• Commuter benefits.
• Pet insurance.
• Building Good paid community service time.
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University.
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers.

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $58,410- $94,100 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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