Walton Enterprises is seeking a skilled, highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as a Communications Coordinator. The ideal teammate will have the demonstrated ability to manage communications projects and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
About the Position
You’ll join a top-notch team and provide operational and administrative support to communications team, consultants and staff from across the organization and report to the Director of Internal Communications.
What you will do
You will manage various communications projects and provide operational and administrative support.
Responsibilities
• Support collateral development and internal communications support
• Create and manage digital communications, including publishing on the company intranet and other online channels
• Work with team members on media relations
• Create and manage media monitoring alerts and reports to track media coverage; upkeep and coordination with the vendor, and conveying media coverage data as needed
• Plan and execute singular and multi-team events, meetings and conferences including event logistics, arrangements for participants, as well as the production and dissemination of event and presentation materials
• Schedule and staff photo/video production projects
• Schedule appointments and meetings, manage calendars and make travel arrangements for team
• Complete other projects and assignments as requested by members of the communications team, internal clients and executives
Who we are looking for
You are a proactive, self-motivated professional who is eager to grow your career in a fast-paced and fun environment. You are a fast learner, who isn’t afraid to tackle new challenges, take initiative and look for ways to improve processes.
Personal attributes that support your success
• Ability to act as a trusted advisor to principals and colleagues while demonstrating expertise and integrity
• You are helpful, a team player, and show respect while collaborating with others
• You are results oriented and exercise sound judgment in your work
• A lifelong learner, who is inquisitive and solves problems with bold thinking and innovation
• A visionary who plans for the future with imagination and wisdom
• You are dedicated to achieving excellence and work with others to tackle the tasks at hand
Additional Helpful Experience Includes
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or a related field
• Experience in coordinating with both internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with website content management and digital asset management systems
About Walton Enterprises
Walton Enterprises (WEI) is a family office serving the personal and financial needs of multiple generations of the Walton family. Guided by Sam Walton’s values, WEI’s mission is to enable all family members to reach their personal, philanthropic, and business aspirations.
As the family’s wealth grows and a new generation takes on more meaningful roles, WEI is expanding the scope, depth and sophistication of its services, which include wealth management, legal, accounting, tax, risk management/insurance, technology, HR, construction, facilities management, as well as oversight of external resources and services for family members and their related entities. This is an exciting time to be part of this world class team.
Walton Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status of protected veteran, among other things or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Basic Qualifications
• Strong technical skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Attention to detail and problem solving, with a demonstrated capacity to meet deadlines and a commitment to customer service
• Demonstrated organization and time management skills
• Demonstrated capacity to work as part of a team, as well as independently
• Ability to be agile and flexible
