Senior Manager, Internal Communications

Obama Foundation

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Obama Foundation is seeking a Senior Manager of Internal Employee Communications to report directly to the Senior Director of Labor Relations & Talent. This role will serve as a strategic partner and lead implementer responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive internal communications strategy. The primary goal is to ensure all employees receive timely, clear, and consistent information regarding major Foundation decisions, organizational culture, and operational updates, regardless of their access to technology or location. The Senior Manager will collaborate with the External Affairs department to integrate internal and public communications, enabling staff to act as ambassadors for the Foundation. The role involves establishing communication policies, managing an intake process, consulting with departments, supporting executive leadership, managing communication channels, developing internal campaigns, and coordinating internal events.

Requirements

6-8 years of experience in corporate communications, executive communications, or employee engagement, preferably in a union, complex, or high-stakes environment.
Proven ability to develop communication plans that account for diverse employee types and varying levels of technology access.
Exceptional drafting and editing skills with a service mentality and the ability to capture various executive voices.
Experience navigating organizational transitions and helping staff feel supported through clear, transparent messaging.
Proficiency in managing complex workflows and intake systems (e.g., Asana).

Responsibilities

Design and operationalize an all-staff communication policy that defines the what, when, and how of organizational updates.
Develop and manage a centralized intake process for all-staff communication requests, serving as the managing editor.
Act as a strategic partner to departments, advising leadership on effective communication strategies for their specific sub-audiences.
Partner closely with the Office of the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to draft, review, and refine official correspondence.
Create communication toolkits for ELT members and department heads to ensure accurate and consistent cascading of high-level decisions.
Audit and manage the Foundation’s internal channels (Email, Slack, Town Halls) with a focus on reaching offline or frontline staff.
Evaluate and potentially lead the implementation of new internal communication platforms.
Collaborate with the Office of the CEO and lead the content strategy and logistical rollout for quarterly Town Halls.
Partner with the Senior Director of Labor Relations & Talent to develop transparent communications regarding labor updates.
Design internal campaigns and storytelling initiatives that celebrate Foundation milestones, amplify diverse employee voices, and reinforce core values.
Establish mechanisms to measure the effectiveness of internal communications and pivot strategies based on employee feedback.
Facilitate regular listening tours and consultation sessions with department heads.
Build trust-based relationships across all levels of the organization.
Act as a mediator for competing communication priorities.
Oversee the end-to-end communication lifecycle for major internal events.
Manage the run-of-show for virtual and hybrid meetings.
Coordinate with internal presenters and external guest speakers to align talking points.
Perform other duties as assigned.