Senior Specialist, Projects & Function Operations

Corning•City of Corning, NC
•$70,350 - $96,732

About The Position

The Communications Senior Specialist, Projects and Function Operations helps establish the operating rhythm of Corporate Communications, improve cross-team collaboration, and advance projects that support broader business priorities. The role leads projects, supports internal communications and employee engagement, and strengthens the processes that keep the Corporate Communications function aligned, organized, and moving forward. It is suited to someone who brings structure to complexity, works effectively across teams, and turns priorities into action. Working closely with leaders and stakeholders across Corporate Communications and business marketing communications, this person leads and strengthens coordination, execution, and delivery of strategic projects and initiatives. The position does not support immigration sponsorship. The stated salary range is $70,350.00–$96,732.00, assuming full-time status. Starting pay depends on job-related factors including geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
  • A minimum of 1 year leading projects with increasing levels of complexity.
  • Outstanding organizational and planning abilities.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Extremely strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team to complete projects.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across businesses, departments, and functions.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft products, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and planning tools.
  • Digital fluency and comfort working within digital systems.
  • Experience working with agencies and vendors.

Nice To Haves

  • Global awareness.
  • Experience developing and successfully implementing complex communication strategies.
  • Experience successfully communicating change within a comparable organization.

Responsibilities

  • Lead people and culture initiatives across Corporate Communications, including team meetings, employee engagement activities, team-building events, and other programs that support a strong and connected organization.
  • Facilitate meetings and cross-function discussions to help teams make decisions, resolve issues, and move important work forward.
  • Develop and deliver internal communications that align employees around priorities, increase transparency, and support the smooth operation of the department.
  • Lead projects from initiation through completion by defining goals and success measures, building project plans, managing stakeholders, and maintaining clear documentation.
  • Improve project management practices across the function by building and maintaining tools, templates, and resources that support consistency and efficiency.
  • Build strong working relationships across Corporate Communications and business marketing communications to strengthen alignment and support timely delivery of projects and initiatives.
  • Manage shared inboxes, distribution lists, and other department communication channels, ensuring inquiries are handled effectively and routed appropriately.

Benefits

  • Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
  • A 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
  • Matching contributions to the 401(k) savings plan; total company retirement contributions can reach between 7% and 12% of pay, depending on age and years of service.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Paid parental leave and family building support.
  • Fitness benefits.
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
  • Disease management programs.
  • Paid time off.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.
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