Communications Senior Coordinator - Olsson

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

As a senior coordinator on our communications team, you will be responsible for writing, managing, and coordinating content for an employee audience. This role serves as a communications consultant to several of the firm’s shared services functions (such as Compensation and Benefits, Safety, and Internal Operations) and works with leaders of these groups to create and deliver effective communications plans and messages. While you will work with graphic designers on the final products, having an eye for layout and design is helpful.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating content and writing for the firm’s internal newsletters, intranet, firmwide activities, a variety of HR communications, and other internal communications.
• Researching, interviewing, writing, and editing articles and online content.
• Assist with developing and managing communication strategies that keep our employees in the know and create a two-way flow of information.
• Establishing and meeting deadlines for timely completion of projects.

Knowledge of AP Style and being able to adapt to the Olsson brand are a must. Please supply 2-3 writing samples that reflect your range in employee communications.

We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our North Kansas City, MO.; Overland Park, KS; Dallas (Plano), TX; or Fort Worth, TX offices or working in a hybrid environment aligned with one of these office locations.

You bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications.
• Minimum four years of professional writing experience.
• Significant experience in employee communications.
• Experience working with content management systems
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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