Hybrid Internal Communications Manager

at IFF

• Job title: Internal Communications Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $85,000 - $108,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chicago, United States

About the role

• Internal Communications Manager developing and executing internal communication strategies at IFF. Engaging staff with the organization’s mission, values, and strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic, measurable internal communications plan that aligns internal messaging with IFF’s mission and strategic goals and connects employees to IFF’s priorities, culture, and leadership.
• Monitor and measure internal communications channels and programs, adjusting the strategy and content based on feedback and data.
• Lead the internal newsletter, the One IFF Digest, creating and managing the editorial calendar, content creation, writing, editing, and distribution to ensure timely, high-quality, and engaging content.
• Liaise with other staff and department leads to ensure content is being submitted on schedule and aligns with organizational goals.
• Manage the IFF Intranet as the primary hub for internal information, ensuring content is current, relevant, easy to find, and visually engaging.
• Lead the planning, logistics, and content development for all-staff meetings, including the agenda, presentations, and follow-up communications.
• Organize and promote the 'Brown Bag' Lunch and Learn series, coordinating speakers and topics to support staff development and knowledge sharing.
• Lead on planning and execution of the annual All-Staff Retreat, managing all communication, logistics, and content development to maximize team building and alignment.
• Liaise with Talent Management and Office of the Chief Equity and Diversity Officer on the best approach and messaging for internal announcements to actively build and reinforce IFF's organizational culture, including around commitments to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), new staff onboarding, and more.
• Acts as a trusted advisor, providing best practices and strategic counsel on internal messaging, timing, and channel selection.
• Assists with other department functions and projects, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Minimum three years’ experience in internal communications, corporate communications, or a related field, preferably in a mission-driven, nonprofit, or complex, multi-site organization.
• Experience in and knowledge of community development, finance, or real estate development is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with an asset-based communications approach and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Dynamics365, and SharePoint; Monday.com; and Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
• Regional travel may be required.
• Must be able to move 20 pounds.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for periods of time.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Work-Life Balance Benefits: Hybrid workplace
• Summer Fridays
• Employee Development Benefits: Professional development stipend
• Mentorship program
• Miscellaneous: Wellness programs
• Employee assistance
• Referral Bonuses