Communication Coordinator

Job Description

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.

Qualifications required for your success
• 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

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

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


About Walton Enterprises

Walton Enterprises supports the personal, philanthropic and business activity for the Walton family. We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam & Helen Walton’s family.

Walton Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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