Communications Coordinator - 5869

About Simplicity:

From strategy to execution, Simplicity Consulting is the preferred marketing and business consultancy for the new world of work. We help companies accelerate growth, add a fresh perspective, and increase capacity—at the speed of business—with access to our curated community of project and program management, business operations, and communications experts.

Simplicity is a five-time Inc. 5000 honoree as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America and has been recognized as one of Washington’s largest women-owned companies by Puget Sound Business Journal. Female-founded and -run, we’re committed to helping everyone thrive in today’s workplace.

Project Description:

The Communications Coordinator role will support internal and external communications across our client's Business Development, Strategy & Ventures (BDSV) organization. This role will focus on providing project management support for the BDSV Comms team, prioritizing projects and tasks, meet multiple deadlines, and monitor several projects simultaneously. The role will report into the BDSV Communications Director.

On a day-to-day basis, the Communications Coordinator would be responsible for supporting key communications initiatives and helping support the Comms department to land and efficiently execute strategic communications campaigns. This person will support on initiatives including efficiently using BDSV org-wide communications channels, executive briefings for speaking engagements, social media support and more.

This role will require strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with an evolving team. Navigating ambiguity and driving to clarity in a collaborative way will be key to success in this role. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work with adjacent teams as needed, including on core areas of focus for the org including Diversity & Inclusion and Learning & Development.

Dates: 5/1/2022, possible 18-month contract
Full/Part-Time: Full time - 40 hours per week
Location: Remote

Deliverables/Responsibilities:

Content

• Contribute to draft briefing materials for executives
• Recommend Teams post content from leadership team
• Contribute to internal comms playbook(s)
• Coordinate and draft monthly BDSV-org newsletter content
• Help update BDSV Walking deck quarterly and drive reviews/approvals
• Support content development for Monthly BDSV All Hands
• Update BDSV SharePoint

Logistics/Operations

• Manage weekly scheduling coordination of exec briefing sessions for internal + external engagements; help maintain editorial calendar
• Manage weekly BDSV Comms dept meeting agenda + presentation
• Create and distribute weekly communications hot sheet / calendar views to inform business manager community

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in marketing or comms/ interest in internal communications + PR
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Detail oriented, organized, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency
• Ability to interact at multiple levels of stakeholders
• Proactive, requiring little direction, takes responsibility
• Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment

Soft Skills:

• Self-starter
• Builds meaningful relationships
• Takes an innovative approach to problem-solving
• Always learning and curious about the business
• Has great energy and enthusiasm for the work
• Enjoys working on community-building communications

Benefits:

• Health: Medical (HSA or PPO) and Vision
• Voluntary Insurances: Dental, Disability, Life, and AD&D
• 401K with employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Simplicity is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.