Communications Associate (W2 Only)

Performix • Rochester, MN

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Communications Associate serves as an internal communications resource, communicating operational or strategic information within the work unit or department. This role involves occasional consultation with Public Affairs for external communications. Key responsibilities include creating and implementing communications plans for internal customers, developing and deploying communications materials, and overseeing production with external vendors like graphic designers and printers. The Associate will also collaborate with Public Affairs and Marketing to ensure all communications align with enterprise activities, strategic objectives, brand standards, and best practices.

Requirements

• Experience creating and implementing communications plans
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Strong project management, communication and organization skills
• Ability to coordinate projects and resources and monitor details
• Knowledge of communications discipline and experience working with outside vendors
• Ability to work effectively in a consensus-style and collaborative environment that expects and promotes teamwork
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Experience in effectively meeting deadlines with a quality product
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of two years' experience in writing and editing

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and writing experience
• Graphic design or desktop and/or print production skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as communications resource to communicate work unit or department operational or strategic information internally
• Consult occasionally with Public Affairs on external communications
• Create and implement communications plans for work unit customers
• Develop and deploy communications materials
• Work with others, such as graphic designers and printers to oversee production
• Partner proactively with colleagues in Public Affairs and Marketing to ensure department or work unit communications coordinate and align with enterprise activities, broader strategic objectives, and brand standards, and reflect enterprise best practices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees