Internal Communications Specialist

Location: Golden, CO

Hours: Full-time

Position Mission
FOCUS is a Catholic outreach whose mission is to share the hope and joy of the Gospel with college students and beyond. As our apostolate continues to grow, strong internal communication is essential to help our staff stay aligned, informed, and mission‑focused.

What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll help strengthen the clarity and consistency of internal communication across multiple audiences and channels.

Collaborate with the Manager to improve the weekly internal newsletter , including drafting/coordinating articles, editing for clarity and audience, and managing publication requests

Build content calendars and engagement plans for different staff audiences

Support the development of key messaging , including talking points, presentations, and organizational resources

Contribute to employee engagement initiatives through internal communications projects, research, and evaluation of tools and platforms

Track and report on key metrics (e.g., engagement, message clarity, employee sentiment)

Assist with audits of communication platforms to ensure content remains current and effective

Support calendar management and cross‑team coordination , including updates to national and DSC calendars

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills , with strong attention to clarity and detail

Mission‑aligned, self‑motivated, and deeply committed to serving others

Highly organized and detail‑focused , with a solutions‑oriented mindset

Strong collaborator , able to work effectively across teams and adapt communication for different audiences

Willingness to learn (or prior experience with) tools such as Smartsheets, SharePoint, Workshop, and other systems

Bonus: Background in communications, marketing, or a related field

Compensation & Benefits
For this role, we anticipate paying $48,000 - $65,000/year . This range is an estimate. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the provided range and will be adjusted based on various factors including qualifications, experience, abilities, geographic location, and duties.

Personal Mission Partner Development (MPD) is one way in which FOCUS invites others to be on mission with us through the gift of their financial support. In this position, you will engage in personal MPD efforts and fundraise on behalf of FOCUS. To thrive in serving the mission, the candidate will receive world‑class training in this area and ample time to engage in their fundraising efforts.

As a FOCUS staff member, you and your family will have access to several benefits that are designed to help care for the whole person and make your career at FOCUS rewarding. You will receive:

Medical, Vision and Dental insurance

Ability to contribute to a Health Savings Account

Employer‑provided life insurance

Long‑term disability insurance

Option to purchase additional life insurance for yourself, your spouse and your child(ren)

403(b) retirement plan with a discretionary employer‑match for eligible staff

Option to purchase LifeLock Identity Protection

Integrity‑based Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

We observe many paid holidays recognized by fellow Americans and also some of the feast days of Holy Mother Church. In addition, we recognize the Sacred Christmas Respite by closing the office from December 24-January 1 each year.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold (full‑time, part‑time or temporary), and your tenure with FOCUS. Specific benefits may change at FOCUS’s discretion.

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