Senior Internal Communications Strategist - 6-Month Fixed Term Contract

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Internal Communications Strategist - 6-month Contract is a confidential role for a seasoned, strategic communications professional, responsible for developing, shaping and driving internal communications strategies that inform, engage and inspire staff at all levels. This role will serve as a thought partner to the Chief of Staff, Senior Director of Communications, People and Culture (P&C) Director, and the Executive Director, driving key initiatives such as engagement strategy launches, all staff meetings & town halls, intranet engagement strategy and others. 

The Senior Internal Communications Strategist - 6-Month Contract will bring strong communications judgment, a deep understanding of internal audiences, and the ability to translate ideas into resonant messages, an ability to collaborate closely and consistently with stakeholders across the organization. This org-critical position is expected to enhance staff engagement, foster a positive culture, and promote people-focused programs and initiatives across the organization, boosting employee engagement during the ongoing lawsuit against Greenpeace, while ensuring consistent messaging aligned to our mission and values.

The Senior Internal Communications Strategist is a 6-month fixed term contract, full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible role, based in a Greenpeace USA-approved location (CA, CT, DC, MD, NY, NJ, VA), and will report to the Senior Director of Communications.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategy, Development and Implementation:

  • Develop, articulate, and implement a comprehensive internal communications strategy that drives awareness, alignment, and engagement in key organizational priorities 
  • Craft clear, compelling, and high-impact content that effectively communicates staff initiatives, change management efforts, and organizational news and updates
  • Step into employees’ shoes and craft messages that are relevant, human, and useful 
  • Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail
  • Prepare and execute multi-channel content such as employee emails, newsletter, intranet, internal events, all-staff meetings, and GPUS brand storytelling
  • Stay informed on emerging trends in employee communications and employee engagement, leveraging insights to drive innovation and best practices
  • Establish and maintain a process to flag and resolve outdated, inaccurate, or inappropriate content within company systems
  • Seek out and propose new tools, processes and/or policies to ensure the flow of internal communications remains congruent with organizational direction
  • Evaluate, manage, and mitigate internal communications risks through the development of communications and response plans addressing potential sensitive topics

• Communication and Collaboration:

  • Build relationships and influence across teams, collaborating effectively to represent the voice of staff to leadership, to align stakeholders, and bring others along
  • Collaborate with the P&C team to develop and execute on communication plans that effectively share periodic/cyclical staff activities (e.g., goal-setting, performance management, recognition, talent acquisition & retention, and rewards) as well as bespoke/targeted programs (e.g., staff resources, engagement surveys, learning events)
  • Partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency in messaging for staff initiatives 
  • Work with the Senior Director of Communications and Chief of Staff to manage crisis communications as needed
  • Partner with the Senior Director of Communications and the Communications Director, Brand to manage the GPUS’s employer brand voice across internal platforms
  • Works with outside vendors as required

• Analysis and Reporting:

  • Track and measure the effectiveness of staff communication initiatives, gathering feedback and insights to continuously improve strategies and messaging
  • Regularly measure the reach, impact, and performance of communication channels and formats
  • Produce quarterly communications dashboards highlighting engagement trends and improvement opportunities
    
    
• Employee Engagement & Culture Building:
  • Strategize and coordinate culture-building activities while championing our values
  • Drive employee engagement by creating content that celebrates GPUS’ culture, highlights employee achievements, and keeps teams aligned with organizational objectives
  • Support the planning and execution of key internal communication events such as all-hands, quarterly kick-offs and large-scale company announcements, providing content creation and messaging support

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge and Experience:
  • Minimum 6 years  experience in internal communications, change management, or employee engagement—preferably in the nonprofit industry or in similarly dynamic  and matrixed environments
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or a related field
  • Proficiency with digital communication platforms, tools, and analytics
  • Previous experience with intranet design and content governance
  • Experience developing and executing multi-channel communication strategies that align with organizational goals and resonate with internal audiences
  • Proven success supporting large-scale change or transformation through impactful internal communication
  • A track record of proactivity, initiative, and curiosity in evolving communications practices
  • Experience working in a mission-driven organization, with a demonstrated commitment to organizational morale and culture
  • Experience supporting internal org-wide meetings and events, including but not limited to strategic agenda building, executive communications and emceeing

• Skills/Attributes/Competencies: 

  • Skilled and effective communicator, able to plan, implement execute strategy
  • Strong, adaptable writer who can flex tone, format, and delivery based on audience
  • Resourceful, proactive and solutions-oriented, anticipating needs, surfacing ideas, and moving work forward with minimal supervision
  • Ability to exercise sound judgement and restraint in handling sensitive matters, maintaining confidentiality and avoiding unnecessary disclosure
  • Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills across channels and formats, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, concise, compelling content
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
  • Strategic and analytical thinker with a data-driven approach to measuring communications effectiveness
  • Excellence in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
  • Creative problem-solver with an innovative approach to engagement challenges
  • Cultural competence, awareness and empathy with the capacity to listen, understand, communicate with, learn from and effectively interact with people across cultures
  • Strong project management skills and experience managing stakeholder relationships, SMEs, and cross-functional partners
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all communications deliverables
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• Other:

  • Willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours, across time zones and/or on weekends, as required, and potentially with little notice
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and/or internationally and to be in attendance for in-person activities, meetings and trainings 1-5 days per quarter, and as needed

COMPENSATION

Greenpeace offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage with low contributions from staff. We have options for pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care costs. Greenpeace employees enjoy generous 401K matching and time-off for vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave. After five years, staff are eligible for a paid sabbatical. To encourage public transportation use and biking, we offer subsidies for staff who choose to bike or ride mass transit to work. Greenpeace is committed to the growth and development of staff and fostering a creative workplace culture. For more information, check out our benefits plan. 

This role is graded at a level 4, and a salary within the range of $92,000 and $105,800 and is anticipated to be provided to the successful candidate having met the minimum requirements for the position consistent with reflecting our commitment to maintaining competitive and fair compensation practices.