Internal Communications Specialist II

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:   

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.   
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.   
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Internal Communications Specialist II

The Internal Communications Specialist II position will assist the marketing and communication needs for Sales, Marketing and Human Resources departments, including intranet management, email communications, event support, and development and execution of communication plans.

Essential Functions

Internal Communications

• Develop and execute the internal communications strategy for the organization, including key messaging, communication channels and tactics
• Work with key organizational stakeholders to ensure all internal communication is clear, consistent and aligned with the company’s goals and values
• Coordinate internal events and other initiatives to promote employee engagement and strengthen the company culture
• Maintain internal communications calendar
• Develop network of key organizational contacts to provide content and updates
• Manage and develop content for company intranet
  • Design graphics and write content in partnership with key organizational stakeholders
  • Monitor and measure the effectiveness of the company intranet, and make recommendations for improvement based on feedback and data analysis
  • Act as primary point of contact for intranet homepage channel
  • Advise internal departments on creation and publication of content to their intranet sites and partner on creation of initial pages if needed
• Develop and execute project-based internal communications plans incorporating all channels, including intranet, email updates, newsletters, events, videos and presentations
• Assist with crisis communications, ensuring all team members are informed and up-to-date
• Assist with production of quarterly newsletter to include editing, photography and graphic design
• Develop creative content in coordination with Graphic Design team
  • Serve as point of contact for project requests from key organizational stakeholders
  • Manage internal Niagara brand requests to include logo distribution, branded merchandise and marketing collateral
  • Source internal promotional items
  • Ensure brand standards are upheld and that appropriate parties approve materials
  • Facilitate asset gathering (style guides, graphics, product photography, etc.)
• Manage and develop content for internal digital signage and Niagara Radio
• Develop and maintain database of industry updates and news briefs for Executive Leadership
• Identify opportunities to promote employee engagement and help foster a positive company culture
• Maintain all internal communication tools, ensuring they are up-to-date, user-friendly, and aligned with the company’s goals and values

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Several administrative tasks required
• Performs other related duties as assigned to accomplish department goals
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 2 Years  – Experience in Marketing or Communications field in beverage or private label consumer goods

              *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4 Years – Experience in Marketing or Communications field in beverage or private label consumer goods *experience may include a combination of work experience and education
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Viva platform

Competencies

• Excellent written communication skills
• Excels in creative and innovative thinking and problem solving
• History of experience that highlights creativity, self-motivation, resourcefulness, and initiative
• Ability to prioritize, juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines, both as an individual contributor and team member
• Strong project management skills including the ability to motivate others and keep projects on task
• Extremely organized and detail oriented
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Demonstrates an understanding of and passion for the consumer
• Excellent customer service, organizational, analytical, negotiation and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint and Outlook
• Availability and flexibility to work Company operational hours, which may include weekday evenings and weekends
• Light travel required (events, sales summits, conferences, etc.)

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Makes safety the number one priority
  • Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
  • Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
  • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
  • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
  • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT
  • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
  • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
  • Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way
  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
  • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
  • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be Great
  • Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
  • Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
  • Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

• Minimum Required: 
  • Bachelor's Degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications or Business.

• Preferred: 
  • Master's Degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications or Business.

Certification/License:

• Required:           N/A
• Preferred:          N/A

Foreign Language

• Required:           None Required
• Preferred:          None Required

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary

$78,619.75 - $113,998.64 / Yearly

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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