Communications Consultant

Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. in Illinois is seeking a Senior Communications & Change Management Consultant for a contract position. This hybrid role focuses on developing communication strategies to support enterprise and campus initiatives and readiness for change.

You will partner with leaders to translate complex information into clear messages, manage SharePoint/intranet governance, and guide communication planning and stakeholder engagement across a diverse portfolio of initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in communications/change management roles.
• Experience translating complex information into clear messages.
• Ability to partner with leaders and stakeholders across initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication plans and roadmaps aligned with organizational initiatives and project timelines.
• Create and distribute communications across channels, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Design tools and resources to support employees navigating change.
• Translate complex information into accessible communications for readiness.
• Plan and manage divisional communications through centralized channels.
• Own and manage SharePoint and intranet content strategies and governance.

Skills

Strategic communication

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Content strategy

Leadership messaging

Tools

SharePoint

Intranet platforms

Information architecture

Job description

Job Description

Codeworks, an LRS company, is seeking a Senior Communications & Change Management Consultant for a contract position. This person will play a critical role in helping employees and leaders navigate organizational and operational change. This position is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that support enterprise and campus initiatives, foster employee understanding and engagement, and strengthen organizational readiness for change.

Working closely with leaders, stakeholders, project teams, and change management partners, this role creates clear, accessible, and impactful communications while providing guidance on communication planning, stakeholder engagement, and change readiness across a diverse portfolio of initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a strategic communicator, trusted advisor, and collaborative partner who can translate complex information into meaningful messages that connect with employees and support business objectives.

This position is a Hybrid position

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication plans and roadmaps aligned with organizational initiatives and project timelines.
• Create and distribute communications across multiple channels, including email, intranet, presentations, and leadership messaging, ensuring content is clear, consistent, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Design and implement communication tools, resources, and plans that help employees and leaders navigate changes affecting the campus experience.
• Translate complex operational, planning, and change-related information into accessible communications that support understanding and preparedness.
• Plan and manage divisional communications through centralized communication channels to keep employees informed of operational updates.
• Own and manage SharePoint and intranet content strategies, governance, and information architecture, ensuring resources, FAQs, toolkits, and project materials remain current, accessible, and easy to navigate.
• Develop frameworks that build communication and change management capabilities across leaders and stakeholders through practical tools, guidance, and support.
• Ensure communications are inclusive, employee-centered, and reflective of diverse audience needs and experiences.
• Develop leader-facing resources, including talking points, FAQs, facilitation guides, communication toolkits, and playbooks.
• Partner with leaders and stakeholders to provide guidance on communication approaches, timing, stakeholder engagement, and change impacts across complex initiatives.
• Support leaders in communicating and reinforcing changes within their teams through clear messaging and engagement opportunities.
• Plan and facilitate department meetings, forums, and organizational events that promote alignment, transparency, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.
• Build strong partnerships across functions to ensure consistent and coordinated communication effo