What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Specialist position at Aqua, Inc.?
delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.
Operating as the (water and wastewater services) and the and (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.
We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.
Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.
What You'll Do:
We have an exciting opportunity for an Internal Communications Specialist who will assist with content creation and management while providing administrative support to the team. This position is an excellent opportunity to grow your Communications knowledge in the utility industry!
Essential Duties:
Content Execution & Management (50%)
- Consistently update content on Essential's Company Intranet, LED screens, and other distribution channels
- Manage Essential's Company Intranet governance committee and process
- Support creation and distribution of executive communications to enhance an open and transparent work environment ensuring employees are informed about company, employee, government/regulatory, and community efforts
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create and manage newsletters aimed at employee engagement
- Assist with Essential's quarterly town hall meetings, including planning and execution
Content Creation (30%)
- Assist in drafting and reviewing messages to internal audiences
- Assist with taking photos and short videos as needed at internal and community events
- Work with state specialists to coordinate field content and employee stories
- Assist with creation and/or ideation of visual graphics as needed
- Proofread emails, documents, policies, etc.
Administrative Support (15 - 20%)
- Process communications department invoices
- Schedule communications department meetings, and assist with executive meetings as necessary
What You'll Love:
The scope of the job! Your solution-led, can-do approach will be empowered to add value from day one and affect changes that will impact the entire business! You will help enhance the Communications strategy across Essential Utilities, Aqua & Peoples.
Are you a future leader that wants to take your career to the next level? Let's talk!
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor's degree in journalism, marketing, public relations, communications or a related field
Two to five years of experience in the communications field demonstrating tangible results
A valid US driver's license and ability to drive company vehicles
Essential Utilities, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Essential Utilities is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).
To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to:
- Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship
- Family members cannot work in the same department.
Aqua America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
