Children International | Internal Communications Lead

KC/IABC; Oregon; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Children International seeks an Internal Communications Lead to partner with functional leaders, translating complex initiatives into clear, actionable messages for a global, multicultural workforce. You will guide strategy, content creation, and stakeholder engagement while advancing organizational priorities across regions.

Reporting to the Sr. Internal Communications Manager, you will manage multiple workstreams, advise leaders on messaging, and adapt plans as business needs evolve to build

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing/Advertising or a related field.
• Minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in internal communications or related field.
• Experience developing and executing communications plans that support organizational strategy and change.
• Experience communicating with global, multicultural audiences.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as internal communications partner for global and enterprise functions.
• Develops and advises on integrated communications plans for initiatives and change efforts.
• Manages communications projects from planning to execution and evaluation.
• Translates complex information into clear, audience-appropriate content for diverse audiences.
• Plans and facilitates stakeholder discussions and workshops to build alignment.
• Creates content and assets across channels including emails, SharePoint, presentations, and video.
• Equips leaders with tools, talking points, FAQs, and guides.
• Measures effectiveness and adapts approaches to evolving priorities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Writing & editing

Project management

Cross-cultural communication

Strategic communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Company:

Children International

Job Title:

Internal Communications Lead

Overview:

Position Summary The Internal Communications Lead serves as a strategic communications partner to functional leaders, developing and executing communications that support Children International's strategic priorities, organizational change efforts and key business initiatives. This role works across a global, multicultural organization to translate complex initiatives into clear, actionable communications that build understanding, alignment, and adoption. The Lead independently manages communications workstreams, advises leaders on messaging and engagement strategies, and adapts plans as business needs evolve. Working closely with the Sr. Internal Communications Manager, this position exercises sound judgment, escalates sensitive or enterprise-wide matters as needed, and contributes flexibly across the internal communications portfolio.

Responsibilities:

Serves as the internal communications partner for assigned global and enterprise functions, connecting communications strategies and initiatives to Children International’s organizational priorities.

Develops, executes, and advises functional leaders on integrated communications plans for functional initiatives, strategic priorities and organizational change efforts, including objectives, audiences, messages, channels, sequencing, timelines, measures of success and potential communications risks.

Independently manages communications projects and workstreams from planning through execution and evaluation, coordinating stakeholders, timelines, reviews and approvals.

Translates complex, technical or sensitive information into clear, relevant and audience-appropriate communications for employees and leaders across cultures, geographies, and organizational levels.

Plans and facilitates stakeholder discussions, communications planning sessions and workshops to build alignment, support decision-making and move initiatives forward.

Creates and delivers communications content and assets across channels, including emails, SharePoint content, presentations, leader materials, graphics and video.

Equips leaders and people managers with practical communications tools and guidance, including talking points, FAQs, presentations and discussion guides.

Measures communications effectiveness and adapts approaches as priorities evolve, balancing strategic planning, consultation, content development and execution to meet organizational needs.

Qualifications:

Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing/Advertising or a related field. Minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in internal communications, employee communications, organizational communications or a closely related field. Demonstrated experience developing and executing communications plans that support organizational strategy, functional initiatives or organizational change. Experience communicating with global, multicultural audiences. Experience collaborating with teams in countries where Children International operates is preferred. Demonstrated ability to advise stakeholders, exercise sound communications judgment and independently move work forward with appropriate escalation. Excellent written, editing and verbal English skills, with the ability to make complex information clear, concise and relevant to different audiences. Bilingual (English/Spanish) written and verbal communication skills are preferred. Strong project management, prioritization, and stakeholder coordination skills. Ability to build trusted relationships and influence across functions, cultures, and organizational levels. Comfortable facilitating working sessions, stakeholder discussions and communications planning conversations. Ability to create effective communications materials using standard content development and collaboration tools. Experience using AI and digital tools responsibly to enhance communications planning, content development and team efficiency is preferred. Highly adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable shifting between strategic and hands-on communications responsibilities.

Application website:

https://www.impactpool.org/jobs/1235966