Communications Specialist

Enjoy problem-solving, need a venue to display your creativity, and emerging technologies pique your interest; if so, Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC is for you. As a multi-disciplined leader, you understand the gifts that set you apart from everyone else. Demonstrate innovative solutions to our clients. Join Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC today.

Responsibilities

The Communications Specialist will support Barrow Wise's Chicago Public Schools (CPS) project and perform the following duties:

• Design and execute communications strategies for technology initiatives that take into account the District's complex change agenda and the diverse needs of leadership and staff at all levels
• Driving consistency in communication frequency, type, style/format, and quality of content
• Provide writing and editing support for communication plan deliverables as well as for communications that support the department's operational tasks
• Manage and support the ITS Communications Processes and guidelines
• Work with internal clients to enable effective, timely, creative production and distribution of communications via appropriately selected channels to meet communication objectives
• Produce clear, concise, and compelling communication materials, including newsletters, emails, presentations, and intranet updates
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate technical information into easily understandable content
• Respond to requests for editing support
• Ensure all communications adhere to established branding standards and style
• Establish best practices for developing instructional content, including web-based tutorials, quick guides, and online videos
• Develop the CIO Newsletter, ITS Communications to the district and targeted groups, Slide Decks, and visual materials for the ITS Department and OCM Initiatives, OCM webpage on the Employee Intranet
• Establish best practices for OCM communications and streamline the intake process
• Develop style guide and templates for communications
• Increase awareness of ITS projects & initiatives
• Work remotely

Ideal candidate

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Change Management, Training, Information Technology, or a related field from an accredited College or University
• Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience with a background in change management, communications, or training
• Experience with eLearning software, such as Captivate or Camtasia, is preferred
• Web/Graphic design experience is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of communicating, collaborating, and building relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps
• Ability to explain complex technical issues in a way that non-technical people can understand, as well as be able to explain customer needs and priorities in a way that technical people can understand
• Capacity to work on impromptu assignments with tight deadlines
• Propensity to quickly absorb new concepts and ideas
• Proficient knowledge of multiple graphic, reporting, and pagination software (i.e., Google Suite, Adobe, PowerPoint, and Word)

Join the team at Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC for a fulfilling and engaging experience! Our team is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to our clients in an ethical and diverse work environment. We offer competitive compensation packages, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement. Barrow Wise is an equal-opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LBGT are welcome to apply.

Our employees stand behind Barrow Wise's core values of integrity, quality, innovation, and diversity. We are confident that Barrow Wise's core values, business model, and team focus create positive career paths for our employees. Barrow Wise will continue to lead the industry in delivering new solutions to clients and persevere until the client is overjoyed.