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AvalonBay Communities · 2 days ago

Sr Communications Specialist

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is an equity REIT focused on developing and managing distinctive apartment homes in the U.S. The Senior Communications Specialist will manage and develop internal communications to align associates with organizational objectives and enhance workplace engagement.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop and implement internal communication plans and strategies to ensure consistent messaging and engagement across all departments and levels of the organization

Collaborate with various teams to create content for internal communications, including memos, presentations, and announcements

Monitor feedback and analytics to continuously improve internal communication effectiveness and adjust strategies as needed

Manage communication channels such as intranet, internal social platforms, and email distribution lists to reach employees effectively

Organize town hall meetings, employee events, and other communication initiatives to foster a sense of community and inclusion

Prepare regular reports on the impact and effectiveness of communication initiatives and present findings to stakeholders and management

Leads communication-related projects by directing project teams and reporting the status of projects to leadership

Coaching and guiding the organization on best practices and utilization of internal communication tools

Qualification

Internal communication strategiesContent creationProject management toolsSharePoint familiarityCross-functional collaborationMicrosoft Office proficiencyWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations or related field preferred

Minimum of 2 years of multi-family property management experience preferred

Minimum of 6 months of cross-functional exposure with other departments within AvalonBay preferred

Reads and writes English as demonstrated by clear and concise written and verbal communications

Ability to develop in depth communications tailored for different audiences and across multiple communication channels

Proficient in using project management tools and communications platforms

Ability to collaborate effectively with executives, peers, and cross-functional teams

Familiarity with collaborative platforms, preferably SharePoint

Assists in the organizing and creation of the monthly RS Leadership Call presentations. Communicates with presenters to ensure information is relayed clearly and accurately

Ability to help write and review content for the Sales & Service SharePoint site. Has working knowledge of maintaining an AVB SharePoint site. Organizes regular audits of the site to ensure relevancy of existing content. Tracks and communicates new content on a regular basis to onsite teams

Serves as a member of the Sales & Service Engagement Committee that develops and implements portfolio-wide strategies and programs to improve sales and service performance. Assigned to different project workgroups such as: GREAT Celebration, RS Leadership Series and RS Directors Meetings

Performs basic Microsoft Office applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations

Demonstrates a proven knowledge of on-site policy and procedure

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more.

Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.

Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).

A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.