Employee Communications Advisor

Overview

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

AARP’s Office of Chief of Staff keeps AARP operating and informed on a day-to-day basis. The staff works closely with the CEO and other E-Team members to provide leadership and direction to make strategic decisions.

The Employee Communications Advisor serves as a consultant to internal clients on an array of internal communications issues. They inform, educate and engage employees by creating, editing, managing and executing content through internal communication channels, such as daily all-employee email, intranet content, management memos, digital signage, and internal social media tools. They develop clear, consistent messaging that aligns with AARP’s strategy, enhances engagement and reflects AARP’s values. The Advisor collaborates with management to identify opportunities to streamline communication processes and develop new procedures that support the business unit or department. They perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Represents Employee Communications in projects and/or activities with internal clients.
• Writes and edits a wide variety of internal materials, including management/executive communications, newsletter items and InfoNet copy.
• Serves as a consultant/advisor to internal clients on a range of internal communication issues.
• Facilitates two-way communication between employees and managers across the enterprise.
• Develops, designs and builds SharePoint intranet pages and sites.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field
• 3+ years internal communications experience
• Proven ability to advise clients and develop and execute internal communications plans
• Excellent writing and editing skills and strong attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal and project management skills
• Ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously and work collaboratively across teams
  
  

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise
  
  

Hybrid Work Environment

AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation And Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.