Senior Manager, Internal Communications Content & Employee Engagement
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Washington, District of Columbia, United States
NRDC is a nonprofit environmental organization with over 3 million supporters. We focus on protecting the planet through science‑based policy, advocacy, and community engagement. Founded in 1970, NRDC has helped craft foundational environmental laws such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Safe Drinking Water Act. Our team works worldwide from offices in New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Beijing, London, and New Delhi.
Position Summary Senior Manager, Internal Communications Content & Employee Engagement (limited term, 2 years). Based in New York or Washington D.C., this role supports the Executive Office in developing and executing internal communications and employee engagement strategies that strengthen understanding of NRDC’s mission, vision, and culture.
Responsibilities
Support the execution and implementation of the internal communications strategy, including planning, project managing, and delivering coordinated messages across the organization.
Institute standard internal communications best practices.
Build the intranet: develop RFP, vet and interview consultants, manage the launch and ongoing maintenance.
Maintain the internal communication content calendar and oversee the cross‑organization calendar of activities.
Manage flow of internal communications content, linking strategy and vision to people and culture.
Develop and maintain a multichannel strategy (email, intranet, Microsoft Teams, in‑office touchpoints).
Support Executive Office and Executive Leadership Team priorities, writing and editing materials for leadership messages.
Establish and track metrics to correlate internal communications programs to organization performance.
Project manage institutional town halls, including: (a) identifying the annual calendar and at least one international town hall; (b) developing the agenda in consultation with senior leadership; (c) managing pre‑, day‑of, and post‑town hall supports; (d) developing talking points and slides.
Qualifications
4–7 years of communications, public relations, or marketing experience or equivalent.
Proven experience working globally and cross‑culturally.
Strong project management skills.
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with ability to translate complex issues for diverse internal audiences.
Excellent presentation and communication skills; outstanding writer for clear messaging to employees.
Proactive self‑starter with ability to plan, prioritize, and execute communication products for a complex internal calendar.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and deliver strong written products on short deadlines.
Independent work with strategic judgment and priority management.
Strong attention to detail, proofreading, and copy‑editing skills.
Strong organizational skills and problem‑solving ability.
Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills to interface with all levels of the organization.
Sound judgment and confidentiality.
Comfortable accepting feedback and adapting to deliver desired products.
Commitment to NRDC’s mission and values.
NRDC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under‑represented in the environmental movement. NRDC is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Salary range: $100,000 – $115,000 (nonprofit scale). Hybrid work model; employees are required to work in the office 8 days per month. Vaccination policy: Employees are required to be vaccinated unless they have a medical or religious accommodation.
To apply, visit
www.nrdc.org/careers
and upload your résumé, cover letter, and writing sample. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Phone calls, emails, or in‑person résumé drop‑offs will not be accepted.
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Position Summary Senior Manager, Internal Communications Content & Employee Engagement (limited term, 2 years). Based in New York or Washington D.C., this role supports the Executive Office in developing and executing internal communications and employee engagement strategies that strengthen understanding of NRDC’s mission, vision, and culture.
Responsibilities
Support the execution and implementation of the internal communications strategy, including planning, project managing, and delivering coordinated messages across the organization.
Institute standard internal communications best practices.
Build the intranet: develop RFP, vet and interview consultants, manage the launch and ongoing maintenance.
Maintain the internal communication content calendar and oversee the cross‑organization calendar of activities.
Manage flow of internal communications content, linking strategy and vision to people and culture.
Develop and maintain a multichannel strategy (email, intranet, Microsoft Teams, in‑office touchpoints).
Support Executive Office and Executive Leadership Team priorities, writing and editing materials for leadership messages.
Establish and track metrics to correlate internal communications programs to organization performance.
Project manage institutional town halls, including: (a) identifying the annual calendar and at least one international town hall; (b) developing the agenda in consultation with senior leadership; (c) managing pre‑, day‑of, and post‑town hall supports; (d) developing talking points and slides.
Qualifications
4–7 years of communications, public relations, or marketing experience or equivalent.
Proven experience working globally and cross‑culturally.
Strong project management skills.
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with ability to translate complex issues for diverse internal audiences.
Excellent presentation and communication skills; outstanding writer for clear messaging to employees.
Proactive self‑starter with ability to plan, prioritize, and execute communication products for a complex internal calendar.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and deliver strong written products on short deadlines.
Independent work with strategic judgment and priority management.
Strong attention to detail, proofreading, and copy‑editing skills.
Strong organizational skills and problem‑solving ability.
Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills to interface with all levels of the organization.
Sound judgment and confidentiality.
Comfortable accepting feedback and adapting to deliver desired products.
Commitment to NRDC’s mission and values.
NRDC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under‑represented in the environmental movement. NRDC is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Salary range: $100,000 – $115,000 (nonprofit scale). Hybrid work model; employees are required to work in the office 8 days per month. Vaccination policy: Employees are required to be vaccinated unless they have a medical or religious accommodation.
To apply, visit
www.nrdc.org/careers
and upload your résumé, cover letter, and writing sample. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Phone calls, emails, or in‑person résumé drop‑offs will not be accepted.
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