Corporate Communications/Multimedia Specialist - Junior

Avian - Lexington Park, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Lexington Park, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

AVIAN is seeking a Corporate Communications/Multimedia Specialist to support the promotion, enhancement, and protection of AVIAN's brand reputation. As an ambassador for the organization and its culture, the Corporate Communications Specialist will support the communication strategies set forth by the Vice President of Employee Experience to uphold AVIAN's mission, vision, and corporate value - we take care of each other. The Corporate Communications Specialist will support a variety of strategic communication initiatives for internal and external corporate communications; multimedia design and corporate and community event support. At AVIAN, we believe in the extraordinary potential of every individual. As an employee owner at AVIAN, you will find that we have cultivated an employee-first mentality. By prioritizing talent over experience, we ensure that every hire we make is as unique as the position that they will be filling. Here on our team, we embrace new challenges and focus on continuous learning which fosters growth mindsets in all our employee owners; whether you are joining the workforce for the very first time or if you're a seasoned professional who has their eyes set on retirement. Our commitment to providing our customers and employees with an unmatched experience sets us apart. We believe that every team member has a stake in the success of AVIAN, and we strive to ensure that each member of our team knows that their contributions matter. You can be sure as an employee owner you will celebrate both your individual and our collective triumphs. Taking care of each other is a cornerstone of the AVIAN philosophy. Being part of the AVIAN team means being part of a team that takes pride in being expansive in our community because our impact doesn't stop in the workplace. We actively engage in community initiatives, empowering our employees to make a meaningful difference. We believe that employee investment shouldn't be a one-way street, so we offer benefits that normalize balancing mental wellness and family time with work responsibilities. From Flexible Time Off to Wellness Reimbursements we want all our team members to achieve the highest levels of life/work balance. AVIAN - where creative, talented minds flourish, and where proactive, productive, proficient professionals feel valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist with communications strategies to increase employee engagement, awareness and productivity to include the facilitation of routine employee outreach in all geographic locations.
• Support an employee-ownership culture through communications campaigns.
• Assist with design and distribution of various printed materials for internal company communication.
• Design, edit and publish employee electronic communications through email, eNews, company portals and quarterly newsletters/publications.
• Assist in developing, producing and writing articles for internal distribution.
• Enrich the company brand using graphic design techniques.
• Assist with ordering and management of internal company promotional materials.
• Collaborate with the Vice President of Employee Experience, Operations team and the Human Resources team for employee engagement and employee recognition programs.
• Measure, track and present results of communication efforts by conducting internal communication surveys and audits.
• Assist with the management, design and layout of internal communications portals such as SharePoint.
• Assist with planning, promoting and executing corporate events.
• Assist in developing, producing and writing press releases and articles for external distribution.
• Assist with company marketing sponsorship opportunities.
• Assist with community outreach, as needed.
• Assist with company recruiting efforts, as needed.
• Assist with updates and maintenance of the company website.
• Assist with scheduling, creating and updating AVIAN's social media sites (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) to include routine postings.
• Assist with updates and maintenance of all video communication sites (e.g., MS Stream, YouTube, Vimeo).
• Assist with the design and development of advertising and trade show displays and print materials.
• Coordinate with the Vice President of Employee Experience to develop, manage and promote AVIAN's donations and sponsorships program.
• Collaborate with the Vice President of Employee Experience regarding internal events and team building.
• Assist the Wellness Coordinator with RENEW Crew events, as needed.
• Collaborate with the Vice President of Employee Experience to plan, promote and execute corporate team building events such as Summer Picnics and Holiday Parties.

Requirements

• Must be proficient with commercial software packages, to include at a minimum Microsoft Office (specifically, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and SharePoint).
• Proficiency in AP style writing.
• Proficiency in Adobe Create Suite software (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.) or industry leading design tools such as Canva.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource or Communications-related field. (In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an Associate's Degree plus two years experience will be accepted).

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off
• Wellness Reimbursements