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Position Title: Communications and Community Associate

Location: Remote - United States

Department: Business Analytics

Employment Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Fully remote

Reporting To: Michael H.

Compensation: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 / hour

Communications and Community Associate

Group O is seeking a highly capable Employee Communications Associate to support our clients' enterprise internal communications across key business priority areas. This role will lead the development and execution of clear, high-quality messaging aligned to operational updates, finance communications, marketing initiatives, change efforts, and other strategic business priorities as needed.

The ideal candidate brings strong writing discipline and the ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, audience-focused communication. This position will also support tactical engagement communications and demonstrate strong proficiency in change communications, ensuring employees understand what is changing, why it matters, and what action is required.

Key Responsibilities

Communications & Technical Writing

Develop and execute clear, concise internal communications aligned to enterprise priorities.

Draft and edit messaging across operations, finance, marketing, and other business functions
Translate technical, operational, and systems-related information into employee-friendly language
Support leadership messaging, enterprise announcements, and business updates
Ensure clarity, consistency, and tone alignment across digital and enterprise channels

2. Change Communications & Engagement Support

Support organizational initiatives through structured, well-executed change communications and tactical engagement efforts.
Develop communication plans and messaging frameworks
Craft communications that drive awareness, alignment, and action during transitions
Create and publish content across internal digital platforms (e.g., Internal employee communications, “Central” or equivalent)
Support initiative launches, program rollouts, and enterprise-wide updates

3. Design & Multimedia Support

Enhance communications through clean, professional visual assets that improve engagement and readability.
Develop internal graphics, campaign visuals, and presentation materials
Create assets using Canva or similar design tools
Provide strong PowerPoint development support with attention to formatting, visual clarity, and message hierarchy
Graphic design experience is a plus but not required

Job Qualifications

Experience & Proficiencies

Proven experience in internal, employee, or corporate communications
Strong writing and editorial skills with the ability to simplify complex information
Demonstrated proficiency in changing communications
Experience writing for digital/internal platforms and enterprise messaging
Ability to manage multiple priorities and execute under tight timelines
Proficiency in Canva or equivalent design tools
Strong PowerPoint skills with disciplined slide design and formatting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off
10.5 Paid Holidays
Career Development Opportunities

About Group O

At Group O, it’s our employees who we value most. That’s why we provide a supportive environment where employees are given every opportunity to excel. Group O offers a wide variety of careers with room for professional growth and advancement, and we are always looking for motivated individuals to join our team. At Group O, our employees’ health and well-being is equally as important as the work they perform. We back up that philosophy by providing a competitive benefits package that supports now and for their future.

In 1974, Bob Ontiveros saw an opportunity to live the American dream and build a company for himself and his family. 50 years later, the packaging company he originally founded out of the back of his station wagon - Group O is ranked by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as one of the top five Latino-owned businesses in the country. Group O has gained prestige for helping Fortune 500 companies like Samsung, Michelin, Caterpillar, and PepsiCo turn their most complex business challenges into centers of profitability and efficiency. Headquartered in Milan, IL, Group O employs over 1,200 employees.

Group O is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, and sexual orientation. If you require accommodations to participate in the job application process, please contact recruiting@groupo.com, we will work with you to meet your needs. Information provided by applicants will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We respect your privacy and will handle your application data in accordance with our privacy policy.

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