Director of Corporate Communications - Remote Opportunity

Director of Corporate Communications - Remote Opportunity - ( 210006FI ) Description About KinderCare Education KinderCare Education operatesmore than 1,380early learning centers,andmore than560Champions sites, supported by a corporate team ofnearly 600headquarters employees in Portland, Oregon. In 2019, KinderCare Educationearned their thirdGallup Great Workplace Award one of only 39companies worldwide towin this award. In neighborhoods with our KinderCare Learning Centers that offer early childhood education and child care for children six weeks to 12 years old At work through KinderCare Education at Work , family benefits for employers including on-site and near-site early learning centers and back-up care for last-minute child care In local schools with our Champions before and after-school programs. Are you a communications pro who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment? Are you passionate about the power of storytelling? Have you been described as someone who hustles? Do you have knack for creating communication so great that it inspires employees, wows executives and drives business outcomes? This role could be for you! Our team leads the communication strategy on a diverse range of topics including people and culture, health and safety, educational excellence and company growth. As a senior member of the corporate communications team, you'll work across the organization to build and execute communication strategies that support business objectives, drive employee engagement and tell KinderCare's story to internal and external audiences. As Director of Corporate Communications, you'll: - Build and execute proactive internal and external communications strategies, including regular executive communications, company newsletters and virtual company meetings, that support broader company objectives and help employees understand the role they play in bringing them to life and how they benefit children, families, employers and schools in our communities - Create thought leadership platform to be communicated through key media audiences, including business press, consumer media and education verticals - Foster relationships with key business media to help tell our story - Develop a range of communications materials, including messaging, scripts, press releases and media statements in partnership with key stakeholders - Enhance the employee experience by creating key opportunities to celebrate and promote organizational initiatives and stories that reinforce our mission, our brand, our daily work and culture - Forge relationships with key stakeholders, including senior executives, leaders and peers across the organization to deliver against established business objectives and communications programs - Partner with senior executives to craft impactful and empathetic communications that reinforce our four pillars of People, Health and Safety, Educational Excellence and Profitable Growth - Manage multiple communications team members Qualifications Here's what we're looking for in the ideal candidate: - Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or related discipline - At least 10 years of experience in corporate communications, executive and employee communications - Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills with the ability to work quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines - Experience developing and implementing employee communications programs, including experience with traditional and digital communications tools - Experience supporting HR comms, change management, employee communications - Experience building cross-functional partnerships and driving companywide initiatives - Exceptional stakeholder management, teamwork and collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively across functions - Proven track record for creatively telling stories through business and consumer media - Self-motivated and committed to continuous improvement through innovation - Ability to effectively manage and drive projects from start to completion - Strong people management skills - Ability to easily partner with key stakeholders at all levels, including executives - A natural relationship builder with a serious thing for cross-functional collaboration - Extraordinary attention to detail - A positive, can-do attitude and sense of humor KinderCare Education employs more than 32,000 team members across 1,700 locations nationwide. Our devoted family of education providers leads the nation in accreditation and includes KinderCare Learning Centers, KinderCare Education at Work, Champions Before- and After-School Programs, Cambridge Schools , Knowledge Beginnings and The Grove School. KinderCare Education is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. Primary Location : US-Oregon-Portland Other Locations : US-Remote Opportunity Job : National Support Center Organization : NSC Schedule : Permanent Shift : Standard Job Type : Full-time Day Job Travel : No Job Posting : Oct 21, 2021, 11:39:23 PM