Campus Internal Communications Specialist

ICC Illinois Central College; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Central College is seeking a Communications Specialist to join the ICC Communications team at the East Peoria campus. The role focuses on developing internal communication strategies, coordinating tactics for both traditional and digital channels, and supporting marketing initiatives across multiple platforms.

The position requires an Associate degree and two years of related experience, with strong writing, editing, and WordPress/CRM skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in communications, marketing, agency, public relations, or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammatical, copywriting, and editing skills.
• Ability to organize work and set priorities in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality with all levels of staff.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and proofread internal College communications, including emails, texts, web content, scripts, magazine articles, blogs, video, and other assigned projects.
• Maintain a consistent brand and voice throughout all projects and ensure adherence to ICC Brand Standards.
• Assist in writing and sending communication out of various platforms including CRM (Slate).
• Coordinate interviews with current students and alumni to write feature stories.
• Assist with the compilation, proofing, and final document preparation of institutional reports, accreditation materials, and faculty resources, including highly sensitive and confidential materials.
• Ensure systematic organization of all communication pieces.
• Conceptualize, shoot, and edit high-quality video content to drive public engagement, streamline internal communications, and support overarching digital marketing strategies across all institutional channels.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

WordPress

CRM or mass email distribution software

Job description

Illinois Central College is seeking a Communications Specialist to join the ICC Communications team at the East Peoria campus. The role focuses on developing internal communication strategies, coordinating tactics for both traditional and digital channels, and supporting marketing initiatives across multiple platforms.

The position requires an Associate degree and two years of related experience, with strong writing, editing, and WordPress/CRM skills.