Internal Communications Associate

ICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our core values include Embracing Difference; we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages embraces and hires dimensions of difference.

At ICF Next we are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients and committed to making a positive change in the world.

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Were currently hiring an Internal Communications Associate to support internal communications and employee engagement for a state government agency client in North Carolina.

The Team

The Internal Communications Associate will join ICF Nexts communications team supporting a large mission-driven state government agency. This team serves as a strategic partner to agency leadership helping ensure employees are informed engaged and aligned with organizational priorities and the agencys mission.

The Work

In this role you will help bring the agencys internal communications plan to lifesupporting day-to-day execution across newsletters announcements onboarding materials employee engagement activities and recognition efforts.

Youll play a hands-on role in creating clear timely and engaging communications that reach employees where they are celebrate their contributions and help them stay connected to leadership colleagues and agency priorities. If you enjoy writing organizing content supporting events and contributing to a positive workplace culture this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes.

Location & Work Requirements

• Candidates must be based in the Raleigh NC area
• This role is on-site at least four (4) days per week in Morrisville NC
• Occasional flexibility may be required to support meetings or employee events

Key Responsibilities

• Support development and distribution of the monthly internal newsletter including content coordination drafting editing and scheduling
• Assist with planning and execution of internal meetings Lunch and Learns staff events and employee engagement activities
• Draft and distribute internal announcements and time-sensitive communications
• Support new employee onboarding communications including orientation materials and employee welcome messages
• Assist with awards recognition and employee milestone communications
• Help manage and update organizational charts staff directories and internal resources
• Support internal surveys and feedback collection efforts
• Track and report on engagement metrics such as newsletter open rates event attendance and qualitative feedback
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather content and ensure messaging accuracy and alignment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
• Experience supporting newsletters internal emails or content calendars
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with comfort working in a team environment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in communications public relations journalism marketing or a related field or comparable professional experience
• 3 years of professional experience in communications internal communications employee engagement or related roles
• Ability to work on-site in Morrisville NC at least four days per week
• Must pass background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting internal communications for government agencies or other mission-driven organizations
• Familiarity with employee engagement initiatives onboarding programs or internal events
• Experience tracking communications metrics (open rates attendance survey feedback)
• Comfort working with multiple stakeholders and approval processes
• Interest in culture-building employee storytelling and recognition programs

Working at ICF

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: