WHAT IS THE COMMUNICATION AND LIAISON (C&L) DIVISION?
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Vacancies will be filled in the following specialty areas:
COMMUNICATIONS AND LIAISON, STAKEHOLDER LIAISON

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level.

Performs assignments that are agency-wide in scope and have significant impact on issues facing the operating unit. Conducts Business Reviews of field and headquarters offices, serves on task forces or study groups, and performs independent analyses of area or nationwide program operations.

Comprehensively plans, analyzes, determines cost/benefit relationships, and coordinates a variety of functions, operations, teams, or interfacing administrative systems.

Independently studies complex problems facing operating unit functions or those of particular concern within specialized areas of the organization. This may require coordinating input from activities outside the division and identifying new methods of performing work.

Participates with cross-functional representatives on nationwide activities within the operating unit, including workplans, business plans, etc. Conducts studies and analyses to support operational reviews, measure achievement of goals, execution of plans, compliance with directives, and utilization of resources.

Analyzes assigned program area(s) to discern trends in program delivery. Consolidates report data to measure effectiveness in meeting baselines or the degree to which program plans and achievements support strategic agency initiatives.

Job Title

Job Description Summary

Job Description

The Specialist, Corporate Communications supports team efforts to enrich the overall employee experience and company storytelling through high quality internal communication and external communications for the firm’s Corporate Communications function. This includes informing and engaging employees and stakeholders through timely, effective and strategic communications. The Specialist, Corporate Communications will work across functional teams to deliver key messages that support business priorities and the firm’s culture while driving engagement. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, shares new ideas and is flexible to meet the needs of our stakeholders. This role reports to Cushman & Wakefield’s Director, Corporate and Internal Communications.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the execution of corporate communication strategies with content that inspires and engages employees and external stakeholders across multiple channels.
• Support special projects to ensure employees are receiving the right information at the right time.
• Develop a variety of communications materials ranging from emails, internal articles, newsletters and digital signage.
• Help manage and maintain content for various communication channels.
• Provide comprehensive support in proofreading, editing and ensuring the consistency of the brand voice in all communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations or marketing.
• 3-5 years of experience in internal or corporate communications.
• Proven, comparable experience in the job’s areas of responsibility.
• Excellent written, interpersonal and storytelling skills.
• Experience creating content for social media.
• Strong project and time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative while working well in a group environment.
• Ability to use sound judgment and demonstrate executive presence when working with senior leaders.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

At HCSC, we consider our employees the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We enable employees to craft their career with curated development plans that set their learning path to a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Come join us and be part of a purpose driven company who is  invested in your future!

Job Summary

Required Job Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or English and 3 years corporate communications experience including copy development, editing, and print project management OR 6 years corporate communications experience.
* Strong ability to work under pressure and short timelines; ability to handle multiple projects with shifting deadlines simultaneously.
* Strong knowledge of MS Office Word and other Microsoft Office software.
* Ability to interact with clients with confidence. Adept and comfortable at influencing the decision-making process.
* Willingness to work overtime to meet client requirements.
* Demonstrated ability to write and edit an array of communications materials for internal/external audiences.
* Strong organizational, project management, and consulting skills.
* Ability to handle highly sensitive, confidential information; adept at handling situations with political appropriateness and sensitivity while influencing positive outcomes.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

* Familiarity with social media tools and platforms.

* Familiarity with project management tools such as WRIKE.

* This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days remote weekly.

We encourage people of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Even if you don’t think you are a perfect fit, apply anyway - you might have qualifications we haven’t even thought of yet.

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Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at HCSC about our Employee Referral process!

HCSC Employment Statement:

HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

At HCSC, we consider our employees the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We enable employees to craft their career with curated development plans that set their learning path to a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Come join us and be part of a purpose driven company who is  invested in your future!

Job Summary

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor Degree and 7 years experience in copy development, editing and print project management OR 11 years experience in copy development, editing and print project management.
* Knowledge and judgment of design, print production and fulfillment processes.
* Leadership skills to mentor staff, handle escalated issues and assist management.
* Project management experience and skills to lead projects and handle multiple projects with shifting deadlines simultaneously.
* Work well under pressure with short deadlines.
* Verbal and written communications skills to interact with clients with confidence, develop an array of communications to various audiences, and influence the decision making process.
* Verbal communications skills to handle sensitive, confidential information and handle department issues with appropriateness and sensitivity while influencing positive outcomes.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or Communications.

* Extensive writing experience, preferably in health communications.
* Expert in AP Style.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Client management/account management experience

* Experience with executive engagement.
* Experience navigating large organizations.

This is a hybrid role: 3 days a week in the office and 2 days a week work from home.

We encourage people of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Even if you don’t think you are a perfect fit, apply anyway - you might have qualifications we haven’t even thought of yet.

#LI-Hybrid

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at HCSC about our Employee Referral process!

HCSC Employment Statement:

HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

At HCSC, we consider our employees the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We enable employees to craft their career with curated development plans that set their learning path to a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Come join us and be part of a purpose driven company who is  invested in your future!

Job Summary

Required Job Qualifications:   

• Bachelor's Degree or 4 years experience in writing, marketing and communication activities.
• 4 years experience in Communications.
• Experience with print, photo/video production, and graphic design.
• Experience with desktop publishing.
• Knowledge of HCSC products.
• Clear and concise interpersonal, verbal and written communication and editing skills.
• PC proficiency to include Word and PowerPoint.
• Self-starter with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Job Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or Communications.
• Excellent understanding of production, print processes, design specifications.
• Project management and customer service.
• Proficient skills in the latest Mac OS operating system, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Wrike.
• Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint.
• Skills with Microsoft Excel helpful. 

This is a Hybrid position working three days/week at the Chicago, IL or Richardson, TX office and two days/week remotely.

#LI-HYBRID

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at HCSC about our Employee Referral process!

HCSC Employment Statement:

HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Title

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Conduct Impact Assessments-

• Identify stakeholder groups that will be most impacted by the intersections of multiple people, technology and process changes
• Facilitate the collection of impacted stakeholder group information via
• standardized project tools / templates
• Collect planned communications, engagements and change impacts via standardized tools / templates.
• Map planned messaging across projects to ensure cohesive change stories to impacted stakeholder groups
• Ensure reviewers and approvers are understood and documented to enable an efficient content distribution process (i.e., SMEs, HR, Legal, Business Leaders)

Support Governance-

• Provide weekly updates and escalate issues, as needed
• Provide weekly RAG status to PM

Develop Change and Communications Road Map-

• Using the Change Management Center of Excellence’s existing tools / templates, develop road map based on the output of impact assessments
• Ensure tactics support moving people through all phases of the change curve

Enable Readiness Framework-

• Document business change readiness criteria for the Project; include weekly update alongside RAG status for PM
• Document mitigation strategies in the event user readiness falls behind key program milestones
• Track progress toward change readiness criteria ensuring overall user readiness and report using a dashboard as needed

Execute Change-

• Draft leadership alignment, communications and training materials; coordinate reviews, revisions and approvals; partner with Customer to distribute / deliver materials
• Assess effectiveness of Change Management plans by creating and delivering executive summary at the conclusion that captures results and continuous improvement opportunities

Change Management Center of Excellence Responsibilities-

• Manage the Change Management Center of Excellence SharePoint site (e.g., ensuring all materials are up to date and content is relevant)
• Organize and facilitate four Change Management Community of Practice sessions across the organization
• Onboard and provide direction to consultants (as needed)
• Manage change management shared inbox
• Manage Change Management Smart Sheet tracker and reports

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of relatable experience
• Experience leading change programs required
• Must be a team player; able to shift priorities as business needs change
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced analytical, problem solving, and conceptual skills
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in achieving successful outcomes on all activities, ability to exercise good judgment, adapt quickly and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Organized and can manage multiple projects simultaneously

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

At HCSC, we consider our employees the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We enable employees to craft their career with curated development plans that set their learning path to a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Come join us and be part of a purpose driven company who is  invested in your future!

Job Summary

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor degree and minimum of 8 years diverse corporate communications experience OR 12 years diverse corporate communications experience.
• 3 years management experience including performance reviews, developing talent, and oversight of budget.
• Superior oral and written communication skills, including strategic messaging and editorial skills.
• Experience developing high-quality internal and external communications.
• Project management experience handling multiple projects including with disruptive urgencies and rapidly shifting deadlines.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Managed care/health care experience including knowledge of products and sales channels.
• Execute holistic communications strategies within a corporate environment.
• Knowledge of Government Health Insurance - Medicare, Medicaid & Individual Markets.
• Experience working closely with executive leaders, ensuring authentic communication to key audiences, both internal and external.
• Ability to report to the office 3 days per week.

#LI-HYBRID

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at HCSC about our Employee Referral process!

HCSC Employment Statement:

HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

At HCSC, we consider our employees the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We enable employees to craft their career with curated development plans that set their learning path to a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Come join us and be part of a purpose driven company who is  invested in your future!

Job Summary

Job Requirements:

*Bachelor Degree in Communications with 10 years of diverse Corporate Communications experience OR 15 years of diverse management experience, including 5 years of executive communications experience and project consulting experience for audience-targeted executive or media/PR communications.

*5 years operational management dealing with diplomacy, confidentiality and negotiating skills.

*Experience in working with senior executives in developing key messages and communications plans.

*PC proficiency to include Microsoft Office and Microsoft PowerPoint.

*Experience in managing and facilitating meetings and activities to positively influence outcomes, staff, teams and senior leadership.

*Experience in retaining highly sensitive, confidential information. Adept at handling situations with political appropriateness and sensitivity.

*Ability to quickly develop high-quality, effective communication and/or project plans and products.

*Clear and concise verbal and written communications.

*Ability to write and edit an array of informative and engaging communications materials, including executive speeches and video/audio scripts, articles, memos, editorials, commentaries, talking points, Q&As, statements, etc.

*Proven results-oriented track record in an environment of multiple projects, disruptive urgencies and rapidly shifting deadlines.

*Ability and willingness to travel, including overnight stays, and work on weekends as needed.

*Proven track record to comprehend complex projects and be able to translate them into clear, concise communications messages.

Preferred job Requirements:

* Experience leading communications teams.

* Experience mentoring direct reports.

* Health insurance industry experience.

We offer a flexible work arrangement which includes 3 days in the office, allows up to 2 days work from home weekly.

Relocation is not provided at this time.

Sponsorship is not provided at this time.

#LI-HYBRID

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at HCSC about our Employee Referral process!

HCSC Employment Statement:

HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

ERM is hiring Communications Consultants in Merrillville, Indiana. This role is critical to the success of energy infrastructure construction. This is a position that engages directly with clients, consultants, and community members on a regular basis. The Communications Consultant will assist the Client Communications Lead with development of project communications (web, digital, and print materials),  coordination of material production and placement, and leading the engagement and facilitation of meetings with local municipal authorities and other stakeholders with interest in energy infrastructure projects planned for the region.

The Consultant will work as a member of the client’s communications team and is expected to work on-site at corporate office(s) and attend meetings with stakeholders at off-site locations with flexibility to work remotely as desktop activity allows (schedule and expectations to be coordinated and approved by the client).  This individual will serve as a subject matter expert and representative of the client communications team while participating in client project team meetings and meetings with external stakeholders.

The Consultant should independently troubleshoot issues as they arise and act as a resource for client project team members; all in an effort to communicate project details in a timely manner and resolve conflict that may result during permitting and construction.

The Consultant will attend regular meetings with communications and project team members, as well as other specialty groups, as a means to understand project details, determine potential community impacts/concerns, and identify key topics for landowner, community and stakeholder communications. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) contractual hybrid (on-site and remote) limited-term role for the duration of 12 months, extendable.

Responsibilities

• Attend regular project team meetings and track resulting next steps and responsibilities; communicate needs with client communications lead and/or ERM team lead.

• Write project communications materials (fact sheets, door hangers, notification letters, web copy, digital ad copy, etc.).

• Coordinate material production and digital media placement with relevant vendors.

• Coordinate with the project team, communications team and public affairs staff to confirm stakeholder and community interests, communications topics and local stakeholder meeting needs.

• Assist in the implementation of various, already developed public outreach campaigns – safety, trail closures, hunting restrictions, etc.

• At the direction/request of the communications team, conduct ongoing and consistent outreach with identified staff at localities, counties, emergency response agencies and other identified stakeholders regarding project activities.

• Supplement or provide support to project team staff on request.

• Document and report all interactions with stakeholders and landowners and submit weekly reports.

• Provide real-time updates to the communications team as issues arise.

Requirements:

• Minimum three years of relevant experience and demonstrated knowledge of project and/or corporate communications, public affairs, community relations, and local government relations.

• Bachelors Degree in communications, public affairs or similar educational and/or relevant field experience.

• Excellent writing and public speaking skills.

• Ability to work autonomously to manage competing priorities, synthesize ideas, plan strategically and implement actions.

• Familiarity or experience with energy infrastructure permitting and construction process.

• Commitment to ERM values.

• Effective and collaborative team player.

• Previous experience with energy company or client preferable.

• Must be available to work traditional 8/9 a.m. to 4/5 p.m. schedule with flexibility to attend early and late meetings with external stakeholder groups, as required.

• Must be available to work an average of 40 hours a week.

• Must be able to travel and have reliable transportation and cell phone.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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