Communications Specialist

$21-$32 per hour Chattanooga, TN Contract Part time: 7-hour days (8am – 3pm EST), 4 days per week. Qualifications 1–2 year of relevant experience (including internships, campus roles, part‑time work, or volunteer experience) in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field. Education (Required) Recently completed or currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or recently graduated (Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field) Skills Skilled to expert‑level proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Comfortable drafting, proofreading (AP Style), and formatting content for internal channels (SharePoint intranet, email distribution, digital signage) Adept at story concept generation, research and drafting for internal publications Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with guidance Ability to work on‑site and collaborate with cross‑functional partners in a plant environment Specialized Skills (Required) Drafting and proofreading short‑form internal content. AP Style proficiency required. Visual/formatting skills (PowerPoint, Canva, or similar) Comfort pulling simple metrics (page views, clicks, open rates) and organizing results in Excel Event/engagement support (checklists, materials, day‑of logistics) Specialized Skills (Desired) Familiarity with social/intranet style publishing tools Basic photo editing/cropping (tools like Canva or built‑in editors) Work Flexibility Fixed‑term schedule from May (no later than June 1) through September (Flexible September end‑date); fully on‑site at the Chattanooga Plant, 7‑hour days (8am – 3pm EST), 4 days per week. Occasional time outside the standard schedule may be needed to support plant events. Role Summary The Workforce Communications & Engagement Summer Associate is a paid, fixed‑term contract role supporting client’s Workforce Communications team with tactical content, measurement, and event/engagement execution. This position is designed for a current college student or recent graduate and provides hands‑on experience supporting internal communications for the Chattanooga plant workforce. The ideal candidate is an excellent writer, organized, detail‑oriented, curious, and comfortable learning new tools and processes quickly. Role Term: Target start May 2026; no later than June 1 through September (Flexible September end‑date) Role Responsibilities Content & Channel Support (45%) Draft, proofread, and format short updates for internal channels using provided templates and guidance (SharePoint intranet, email distribution platform, digital signage, Teams posts/messages as applicable). Publish or schedule content (as assigned) and help keep intranet pages and channel libraries organized and current. Support basic asset management (photo selection, file naming, version control) and maintain shared folders. Gather content inputs internally (notes, photos, request details) and route drafts for review/approval. Measurement & Reporting (25%) Pull engagement metrics from internal tools (e.g., intranet page views, email opens/clicks, digital signage metrics where available) and maintain weekly/monthly trackers. Build simple charts/tables in Excel/PowerPoint for regular reporting. Flag patterns and data‑quality issues (broken links, outdated pages, inconsistent tagging) to the team. Event & Engagement Support (30%) Support internal plant engagement/event logistics (checklists, signage drafts, print requests, room/space details) as assigned. Help prepare materials (run‑of‑show drafts, attendee lists, formatting of internal talking points) for workforce communications and engagement activities. Provide day‑of support as assigned (set‑up coordination, photo capture, post‑event recap notes). Disclaimer US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr