About the Opportunity

The Internal Communications Lead for the US and Canada strives to keep all Driscoll’s employees deeply connected, engaged, inspired, and aligned with the Mission, Values, and Vision of the company, the current business priorities, and the Driscoll’s brand. This role works closely with the Internal Communications DOTA (Driscoll’s of The Americas) Manager, Global Internal Communications Team, and the Global Support Functions (Human Resources, Finance & Information Services (IS)) team to implement plans, programs and projects, and execute communication strategies within the US & Canada, including communication and stakeholder engagement strategies for leaders and team members. The Internal Communications Lead will be leading with discipline the execution and planning of the DOTA programs and campaigns for US & Canada, delivering results with excellence.

Responsibilities

• Keeps all Driscoll’s employees deeply connected, engaged, informed, and aligned with the Mission, Vision, Values, and Business Priorities

• Supports US & Canada coordination of online events for local internal audiences

• Coordinates internal communications for US & Canada and supports communications for DOTA to ensure accurate delivery to proper audiences

• Supports the development and execution of communication strategies and tactics for various internal projects/programs

• Creates messaging from initiation to final product delivery through Driscoll’s communication channels

• Works collaboratively across departmental lines, building strong relationships across DOTA. Seeks understanding of regional/local differences, needs, cultures, languages, and processes to optimize internal communication effectiveness

• Copyedits, proofreads, and fact checks communication material for accuracy. Ensures communication initiatives follow our global translation strategy

• Ensures that the company's communications channels and tools, including training materials, are appropriate and relevant to target employees effectively at different job and experience levels

• Uses appropriate metrics to implement and evaluate the success and impact of internal communications activities while continuously looking for opportunities to improve

• Designs visual and audiovisual contents and updates information on boards and screens

• Participates in CEO, DOTA townhalls, meetings and offsites

• Domestic and International Business travel will be 20-25%. A valid passport and the ability to travel internationally without restrictions

• Represents Driscoll's in an ethical and business-like manner in all interactions with growers, co-workers, suppliers, customers, and the business community at large

• Provides guidance to stakeholders on proper use of graphics, standardized content, and development of useful surveys

• Proactively identifies creative opportunities and solutions to communicate changes to a variety of internal audiences

• Interacts with partner agencies and vendors

Candidate Profile

Requirements
•    Advance Written Communication Skills
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing or related field required
•    5+ years professional experience in an Internal Communications role
•    English language skills (native ability)
•    Demonstrated experience in creating and executing communication plans to drive adoption within multi-cultural audiences
•    Strong written and verbal communications skills
•    Demonstrated experience in change management communication
•    Strong organizational and project management skills with an ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines
•    Demonstrated experience working across levels (executive level leaders to subject matter experts) on internal communication programs
•    Advanced skills in MS Office Suite, O365 and SharePoint
•    Intermediate skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
•    Project Management Certification
•    Change management certification is a plus
•    Design and video editing software

Preferred (other) Qualifications
•    Spanish language skills
•    Creativity and innovation
•    Strategic thinking
•    Service attitude
•    Collaborative

Compensation & Benefits:

The following information is provided in good faith as a general description of the salary range and benefits for the position posted.  The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon experience, skills, education, work location, internal pay equity, and other objective job-related factors.

Salary range estimated for the Internal Communications Lead: $85,000 to $110,000 USD.

Driscoll’s is committed to a culture of care and offers an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. Other benefits include:  401(k) with employer match, profit-sharing participation, paid sick time, paid vacation, paid personal and family care leave, and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).  More detailed information regarding the benefits package, will be shared during the application process.
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About Driscolls

Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world.

Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.

Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.

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Driscoll's es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo. Con más de 100 años de herencia en agricultura y cientos de productores independiente alrededor del mundo, Driscoll's es una compañía apasionada por cultivar Berries frescas, hermosas y deliciosas. Nuestros valores de humildad, pasión y confianza han guiado nuestra misión de deleitar a los consumidores en el mundo.

Las variedades exclusivas de Driscoll's han sido desarrolladas a través de años de investigación usando sólo métodos de mejoramiento natural. De la granja a la mesa, nos enfocamos en ofrecer una experiencia de alta calidad con apoyo de nuestros socios de la cadena de suministro.

Driscoll's es la marca de confianza de sólo las mejores Berries.