Core Job Responsibilities

• Craft and implement comprehensive internal and stakeholder communication plans including key messaging target audiences and communication channels.

• Oversee and support the Foundations internal speakers bureau and stakeholder communications and work with the Vice President of Public Engagement Development team and Editorial Director to develop a proactive strategy to ensure that speakers are booked at appropriate venues and armed with approved talking points. Work closely with PE and Development to align communications with donors community members and 44 alumni.

• Oversee production of the Foundations annual report.

• Own the Foundations Brand Center the internal resource for staff to include The Foundations Style Guide and other brand narrative resources under the direction of the Vice President of Communications and ensure institutionwide adherence to style guidelines. Collaborate with the Director of Design to ensure cohesion with the Foundations Brand Guidelines.

• Oversee visitorbased communications strategy and at the Obama Presidential Center that ensures a clear and impactful experience whether it is in pamphlets posters newsletters or signage. Work closely in partnership with the OPC Operations and Museum teams Programs Development and Design teams to deliver a holistic customer journey aligned with our mission and values. Manage future onsite OPC communications team.

• Assist in developing crisis communications plans to effectively address internal and external issues as well as ensure that all employees are informed and uptodate.

• Create or approve content for various internal departments that communicate with external stakeholders. Materials include but are not limited to newsletters emails presentations and printed visitor materials.

• Develop and maintain a content calendar to ensure that internal communications are timely and relevant.

• Work with the People team to identify and promote opportunities for employee engagement and help foster a positive Foundation culture.

• Develop and establish analytics based on key performance indicators to monitor and improve the effectiveness of internal communications and making recommendations for improvement based on feedback and data analysis.

• Other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS

• 10 years of experience in internal communications corporate communications or related field

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong understanding of internal communication best practices

• Ability to tailor communication to different audiences

• Project management and organizational skills

• Proficiency in digital communication tools and platforms. Experience with Salesforce is a plus.

• Stakeholder management and relationship building skills

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

The salary range for this role is between $104310 and $130435.

This is a hybrid role based at our Chicago office in Hyde Park. #LIHybrid #LISF1

Foundation Values

The Foundation Values are Courage Empathy Integrity Accountability Community Inclusivity Pragmatism Resilience Imagination and Hope.

Dont check off every box in the requirements listed above Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities such as women LGBTQ and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. The Obama Foundation is dedicated to building an inclusive diverse equitable and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Foundation is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex gender identity religion sexual orientation age disability parental status veteran status or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability please email us at if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.