Corporate Communications Consultant

Job Opportunity: Corporate Communication Consultant at Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance
Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance is a leading provider of life insurance and financial services. We are committed to serving our policyholders and communities with integrity and excellence. As the Corporate Communications Consultant, you’ll be an essential part of our team, contributing to the success of our organization.

Location
Jackson, MS

Role and Responsibilities
The Corporate Communications Specialist is responsible for crafting and executing internal communication strategies while fostering a strong company culture. This position enhances overall employee engagement by creating various communication materials, managing digital platforms, and organizing company events and special days. This position promotes positive community relations on the Company’s behalf and serves as the liaison between the Company and its employees. This position requires creativity, initiative, strong Communication skills, a good attitude, and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously. This is a highly visible position requiring sound judgment, creativity, motivation, and discretion. This individual must represent our company in a professional manner, both internally and externally. They must also be capable and comfortable interacting with senior management on a daily basis.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

Maintain a positive, proactive relationship with the company and community. Represent SFBLI at community events. Serve as the main Company representative for all community partners.

Coordinate and attend employee volunteer days, such as Farm Hands Days and Food Pantry days, as well as maintain relationships with community partners.

Oversee the Company’s annual budget for community donations and assist in fundraising efforts of various community organizations, including community event ticket giveaway.

Coordinate, plan, and conduct special events for employees (such as the Celebration of Service, Company Picnic, Thanksgiving Reception and Christmas luncheon (decorations, entertainment) and family events such as the Easter Egg Hunt, Family Fun Night, Trick or Treating at the Farm and Merry Morning with Santa).

Photograph persons and events for company publications.

Develop and implement internal communication strategies to keep employees informed and engaged, including but not limited to creating and distributing newsletters, emails, and digital signage.

Work with marketing, media and communications on graphic design projects for the department (i.e. events, special days, programs, etc.).

Oversee the IMPACT committee, employee volunteer group that assists the department.

Manage the Company’s Adopt-A-School partnership with Bates Elementary School. This includes recruiting, scheduling and organizing volunteers for various school activities/programs.

Coordinate and plan the SFBLI Cares workplace giving program.

Coordinates and promotes monthly respectful workplace and family matters activities throughout the Company, such as lessons at lunch, etc.

Coordinates with departments to produce the Why My Job Matters project.

Manages and promotes the yearly Community Hero Award.

Schedule, organize and recruit donors for blood drives with Mississippi Blood Services.

Speak at company events such as Bright Beginnings and on internal company videos.

Coordinate activities and volunteers for the annual title sponsor Watermelon Classic race.

Plans fundraising events and works with the Make-A-Wish organization for Make-A-Wish May.

Manage the strategic planning for Company Resource groups.

Create and coordinate Volunteer surveys and celebrations.

Responsible for reporting data to leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferably in communications or public relations

Typically requires 2 to 4 years of work experience in public relations, communications or comparable work experience

Proficient in graphic design programs such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Express, and Canva.

Ability to maintain and grow personal and professional learning and development

Strong public speaker

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Proficient in the use of Microsoft SharePoint

Strong writing skills

Good presentation skills

Exemplary leadership and interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence

Ability to analyze and report data

Employee Benefits:

Health Insurance:

Comprehensive coverage for employees and their families.

Access to an onsite clinic, preventive care, and prescription drugs.

Mental health coverage and an Employee Assistance Program.

Active Lifestyle Rewards Program:

Incentives for maintaining an active lifestyle.

Rewards for participating in fitness challenges and wellness activities.

Weight Management Programs:

Customized weight management plans.

Support for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.

Employee Engagement:

Opportunities to connect with colleagues.

Fun teambuilding activities.

Annual events for employees and their families

Company Picnic, Thanksgiving lunch, Christmas Reception.

Family Fun Night

Onsite Cafe:

Convenient access to nutritious meals.

Promoting healthy eating habits.

Learning & Development:

Continuous learning opportunities.

Tuition reimbursement for further education.

Mentorship Programs:

Pairing employees with mentors.

Professional growth and guidance.

Promotional Opportunities:

Advancement within the company.

Career growth prospects.

Life Insurance and Company-Funded Pension:

Financial security for employees and beneficiaries.

Retirement planning.

Volunteer Days:

Paid time off for volunteering.

Contributing to the community.

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