Internal Communications & Strategic Alignment Specialist

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) invites applications for an Internal Communications & Strategic Alignment Specialist tojoin our dedicated and talented team in our mission to create business solutions to poverty!

MEDAs work is built on a foundation of Mennonite business roots and faith-based values within the global context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We believe business solutions are effective interventions to address poverty. Through a market-systems approach and strategic partnerships MEDA enables access to finance and provides business and technical expertise to build transformative agri-food market systems that create decent jobs allowing traditionally excluded groups to become active participants in a sustainable economy. MEDA welcomes all who share our values and want to join us in our mission. To find out more about MEDA please visit our website at.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Internal Communications & Strategic Alignment Specialist is responsible for designing and managing MEDAs internal communications operating system ensuring staff across all regions and functions are aligned informed and engaged with the New Horizons 2030 strategy.

The role translates strategy into clear narratives that strengthen culture alignment and organizational performance. Occasional international travel required.

This is a currently available vacancy.

Job Status: Full-Time

Start Date: August-September 2026

Location(s): Remote Canada

Salary Range: $

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Strategic Narrative & Story Sourcing - 30%

• Translate organizational strategy priorities and change initiativesinto clear accessible internal messaging
• Develop core internal narratives that reinforce One MEDAProgram Plus systems change approach faith rooted values and strategic priorities
• Identify and catalog impact stories across Regional Business Units(RBUs) and translate technical Program Plus data into compelling internal narratives

Internal Communication & Content 40%

• Own and optimize MEDAs internal communication channelsincluding Monday MEDA Meetings Town Halls MEDABytes and the various SharePoint hubs and leadership updates

• Write organization-wide posts to inform and align staff
• Post and/or edit short videos for internal distribution in service ofinternal communications initiatives and projects

• Establish and maintain a consistent communication cadence toimprove clarity across the organization

• Ensure internal content is well-sequenced timely and audienceappropriate
• Design feedback loops to support two-way communication and ensure internal alignment is not merely top-down

• Synthesize staff feedback to identify themes and opportunities forleadership awareness

• Assist in organizational responses to staff questions and concerns

Organizational Change & Culture Communications 20%

• Partner with P&C to ensure staff announcements and culture building activities reflect MEDAs values faith roots and systems-change ambitions
• Develop organizational change culture and employee experiencecommunications

• Coordinate across regions and functions to ensure internalmessaging is consistent with external messaging

• Support on leaderships communication during periods of growthand change

Measurement & Continuous Improvement 10%

• Track engagement metrics and effectiveness of internalcommunications

• Recommend improvements to tools formats and processes basedon data and staff feedback

• Stay current on internal communication best practices in global andremote organizations

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelors degree in internal communications organizational communications change communications or a related field.

Experience: Minimum 4 years in a strategic communications role

Technical Expertise: Excellent editing skills proficiency in Microsoft suite and WordPress or similar content management system. Certification in communications change management or employee experience is an asset.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Appreciation and support of MEDAs faith statement values and goals
• Understanding and appreciation of business principles international development and MEDAs approach of creating business solutions to poverty
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex ideas
• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in collaboration with others
• Experience supporting communications in a global organization
• Strong judgment around sensitive information and timing
• Proficiency in French is an asset

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 15 2026 @ 4:00 pm EST.

MEDA welcomes and encourages applications from all genders backgrounds religions cultures nationalities and abilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in the selection process.

MEDA is not in a position to sponsor or assist candidates in obtaining work permits. Employees are required to establish that they will be able to work legally in the country the role is in during the course of employment.

MEDA does not use AI for screening assessing or selecting applicants

Required Experience:

Manager