Internal Communications Coordinator

Our Human Resources Department is focused on ALDI’s most valuable asset: our people. With teams including Administration, Employee Communications, Payroll & Benefits, Human Resource Information Systems, Legal, Risk & Security, Recruitment and Training & Development, HR makes sure that ALDI continues to employ talented and motivated people that are focused on preserving the supportive culture we're known for.

In this role the Internal Communications Coordinator will assist with projects and initiatives of varying scopes, working directly with their Internal Communications teammates as well as collaborating with teams across the company. The objective of the Internal Communications Coordinator is to support the Internal Communications team in delivering thoughtful, timely, and insightful messages to a variety of audiences using multiple channels of communication. The ideal candidate will have excellent written communication skills, strong attention to detail and experience working with digital communication channels.

Position Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Naperville, IL
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).

Please submit writing sample with application.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Creates, organizes, maintains and suggests content for various channels such as the company intranet, email and print.
• Supports team ways-of-working including project timelines, meeting agendas and other relevant business support.
• Maintains company intranet, ensuring it is up-to-date, user friendly and aligned with the company’s goals and values.
• Collaborates with Internal Communications team members and internal business partners and communicates relevant information to direct leader.
• Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.

• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.

• Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

• Establishes goals and works toward achievement.

• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.

• Knowledge of products and services of the company.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, consistently prioritizing, meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressure.

• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Extensive knowledge of AP style.

• Ability to create written, digital, verbal employee facing content.

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field required.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in Communications, or a related field required.
• Experience managing Internal Communications programs for a large organization and experience with employee intranets and a variety of communication channels (blogs, video, social media, mobile communication) preferred.

• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

• Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.

• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.

• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.

• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.

• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program

In addition, eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.