Change & Communications Specialist

Pivot Strategies; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a junior-level Change & Communications Specialist to enhance employee engagement and drive change management activities. Ideal for recent graduates with 3-5 years of relevant experience, this role involves executing strategies to support organizational transformations in dynamic environments, focusing on stakeholder readiness and data analysis.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in organizational change management, internal communications, or training.
• Skilled in Excel (pivot tables, formulas) and PowerPoint for professional materials.
• Strong communicator adjusting tone for different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of change management and communication activities.
• Assist in developing stakeholder assessments and engagement plans.
• Analyze data to prepare reports and track engagement metrics.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Multi-tasking

Excel

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

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Pivot Strategies is revolutionizing internal communications. Leading with expertise and curiosity, we bring momentum with communications campaigns that engage. Our clients are a dream list of the world's most admired companies. And our team is the best in the business - we are bred corporate, gone agency. We create clarity. We are Pivot.

Our values:

• Positive mental attitude: We start with yes, we love to learn and enjoy a challenge
• Better is possible: We uphold premium standards, always put in the extra effort, and go above and beyond.
• Self care is non-negotiable: We lead with kindness and respect for each other and our clients. We take care of our own wellbeing first and foremost, which enables us to do better work. Flexibility is celebrated and supported. We bring our whole selves to work
• Be the change: We are quick learners, embrace change and adapt quickly.
• Unapologetically hungry: We are excited by growth and always looking for opportunities
  
  

We are looking for a junior-level, tactical team member to join our consulting team as a Change & Communications Specialist. This is a great opportunity for someone who has graduated from college within the past few years and has gained 3-5 years of professional experience—especially in Organizational Change Management (OCM), Internal Communications, or Training. You will play a key role in supporting the execution of change and communication activities that help employees navigate transformations, especially in fast-paced, IT-driven environments. Success in this role requires exceptional data analysis skills and the ability to turn information into actionable insights.

How you will make an impact:

• Deliver with precision: Support execution of change management and communication activities that drive stakeholder readiness, employee engagement, and user adoption
• Support strategy with action: Assist senior team members in developing stakeholder assessments, change impact summaries, and engagement plans—while proactively moving tasks forward
• Work with data confidently: Use Excel to organize and analyze stakeholder or survey data (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUPs); help automate updates for reports and slide decks
• Stay organized and proactive: Manage daily project tasks, help track deadlines and contribute to keeping the work on schedule and aligned
• Assist with deliverables: Help create and format decks, talking points, FAQs, and reports—ensuring content is clear, professional, and aligned to project goals
• Track and measure impact: Help monitor adoption, engagement, and readiness metrics; prepare summary reports and flag key trends
  
  
  

Requirements

Why we will love you:

• You're a self-starter with 3-5 years of experience in organizational change management, internal communications, ortraining
• You're hands-on, detail-oriented, and love making things happen, you don't wait to be told what to do
• You're data- and tech-savvy: skilled in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, formatting) and PowerPoint (polished visuals, templates), with a strong ability to create organized, professional materials
• You're a strong communicator—clear, concise, and able to adjust tone and messaging for different audiences
• You're a strong multi-tasker, comfortable switching between tasks and projects without losing focus or quality
• You're excited to grow your skills in a fast-moving consulting environment and are eager to contribute to a high-performing team
  
  
  

Benefits

Things to note:

• This is a remote contractor position
• Some on-site work may be required at client locations or at the Pivot office, depending on client needs. While Pivot offers flexibility, client requirements ultimately guide work arrangements
• The role may involve extended periods of computer work, virtual collaboration, and occasional in-person meetings
  
  

Pivot embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive, collaborative environment that benefits our clients, our team, and the broader community. Contractor selection is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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