American Chemical Society · 18 hours ago
MK41P4 Sr Communications Specialist
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expThe American Chemical Society (ACS) seeks a strategic and creative Corporate Communications Specialist to shape how employees experience and connect with ACS’s mission. This role serves as a trusted advisor to leadership and manages internal and crisis communications that foster transparency, alignment, and engagement across a global workforce.
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Responsibilities
Internal Communications Strategy and Execution
Develop and manage a strategic editorial calendar that aligns with organizational priorities and enhances employee engagement
Create compelling, multi-channel content (announcements, intranet posts, leadership messages) tailored to diverse audiences
Advise senior leaders on communication strategies that foster trust and clarity across ACS
Crisis Communications and Preparedness
Lead development and periodic review of ACS’s crisis communication protocols and staff preparedness training
Serve as a key partner in rapid response efforts, ensuring timely, coordinated messaging during critical incidents
Employee Engagement and Events
Plan and execute high-impact internal events (enterprise events, hybrid gatherings) that strengthen organizational culture and employee connection to ACS’s mission
Innovate event formats to maximize engagement and inclusivity
Measurement and Continuous Improvement
Track and analyze engagement metrics to assess effectiveness of internal communications impacting behavioral change and employee engagement and inform the internal communications strategy
Provide actionable insights to improve clarity, reach, and impact of internal messaging
Team Collaboration
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure unified messaging and alignment with ACS’s strategic priorities
Influence stakeholders and build consensus to deliver impactful communications across the enterprise
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related fields
5+ years of experience in corporate communications, internal communications, or employee engagement
Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling messages
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build consensus
Experience managing internal communications platforms and leveraging multimedia formats
Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Data-driven mindset with experience using analytics to measure communication effectiveness
Creative thinker who enjoys improving processes and centers the employee experience
Experience in crisis communication planning and response
Familiarity with change management principles and their application in communications
Knowledge of employee engagement best practices and organizational culture initiatives
Ability to think strategically and influence stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes
Candor: Maintains effective, respectful, and transparent communication with others in order to influence positive outcomes
Change Agility: Adapts to change with flexibility and resilience and pursue thoughtful development opportunities that consider evolving organizational needs
Continuous Improvement: Consistently strives to produce quality work that considers business impact and improves the way we approach and complete our work
Global Mindset: Applies a global perspective to our daily work and values individual and cultural differences and supports an open and inclusive culture that drives the organization's global impact
Partnership Building: Builds trusting and supportive networks of relationships and considers diverse perspectives to collectively accomplish goals
Solutions Focused: Uses business and organizational knowledge to proactively offer strategic and results-driven solutions that consider global perspectives and the broader business context
Instills Trust: Gains confidence of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
Decision Quality: Ability to make sound, timely, and effective decisions, even without complete information
Ensures Accountability: Holds oneself and others responsible for meeting commitments
Builds Effective Teams: Establishes a foundation of trust, shared purpose, and clear goals
Preferred
Experience supporting communications during organizational change
Hands-on experience using social media (Instagram, Bluesky, LinkedIn) to contribute to strengthening the employer brand
Experience with graphic design, photo editing, and publishing
Ability to identify target audiences' preferences and produce tailored content
Experience with analytics tools and data-driven decision-making
Benefits
Paid vacation leave
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Flexible spending account or health care savings account
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement benefits
Short- and long-term disability
4-week work from anywhere
Company
American Chemical Society
The American Chemical Society is a non-profit scientific society that supports scientific research and inquiry in the field of chemistry.
1001-5000 employees
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Albert Horvath
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
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