Communications Specialist in Andover

How would we describe a career with Agri-Mark/McCadam/Cabot Creamery? More than 100 years of: Farmers, Family, Mission, Purpose, Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Work Ethic, Teamwork, Pride in Award Winning Products, and Agriculture. Cabot Creamery achieved B Corp certification in 2012 and became the world’s first dairy co-op to do so. This certification demonstrates our commitment to transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.

We offer a hybrid schedule with three days in our Andover, MA corporate office (Tuesday-Thursday). The salary range for this role is $65-75k.

The Communications Specialist role is responsible for creating and implementing communications content and contributing to programs that actively engage its audiences. Reporting to the Director of Communications, you will translate business strategies into key messages, develop appropriate internal communications initiatives in support of those strategies, and execute and drive programs that create excitement, drive engagement, align teams and shape culture.

Please have proven ability to execute communications plans, strong writing skills, and a natural ability to think strategically while delivering tactical results. This role works with management to communicate new information and promote the company’s special strengths and values.

What you’ll be doing:

• Help create a best-in-class communications function across the cooperative that fuels employee and member engagement, influences connectivity and culture, and positively impacts the cooperative.
• Develop communication materials using a variety of tactics (both visual and written storytelling, presentations materials, etc.) to articulate key messages.
• Write and edit a variety of communications materials, including letters, newsletters, website content, internal communications, talking points, and consumer responses.
• Ensure communication messaging and materials are high quality, accurate, appropriate and integrated with company priorities and themes.
• Use internal tools as appropriate to maximize the company’s internal communication effectiveness and ensures consistent messaging, branding, imagery and identity.
• Support communications planning and execution for key events such as webinars, Town Halls, member and employee meetings, and the Annual Meeting.
• Assist in writing and editing impactful and engaging content that effectively describes and promotes programs and initiatives in support of the company’s goals and culture.
• Collaborate to create and maintain content for employee communication channels, and partner with the broader Marketing and IS departments to explore and recommend new channels or technologies where possible.
• Develop and maintain communications Standard Operating Procedures, templates, and policies.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail.

What we are seeking:

• Outstanding oral and written communications skills including superior writing, grammar, editing and proofreading skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think analytically and develop solutions that meet the business needs of the firm.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and consistently deliver high quality results on-time and on-budget.
• Highly motivated, persuasive, priority-driven and collaborative.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in small and large groups.
• Consistently demonstrates strong business acumen and judgment.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to build relationships and collaborate with other departments.
• Strong team player with the ability to work effectively with partners and staff at all levels.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office and related business and communication tools.
• Content writing experience for all media platforms.
• Strategic and creative mindset.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field.
• This role requires occasional overnight travel.

Agri-Mark is an equal opportunity employer. The company is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every qualified prospective and current employee. The company does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, crime victim status, age, physical or mental disability, a positive result from an HIV-related blood test, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected under applicable federal and/or state law.

Agri-Mark complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.