Internal Communications Coordinator

Easterseals Southern California transforms lives every day. For over a century, Easterseals has championed inclusion and independence—delivering essential services like early childhood programs, autism services, employment and independent living support to more than 29,000 people each year. Through advocacy and education, we break barriers and create opportunities for the one-in-four Americans with disabilities.

Tell Our Story, Strengthen Our Mission
Ready to turn great information into messages people will love to read? At Easterseals Southern California, our Internal Communications Coordinator helps keep our teams informed, connected, and inspired, and plays a hands-on role in how our mission comes to life across the organization.
What’s in it for you:
• Work with purpose: Your words support a person-centered service environment and help advance a mission that makes a difference.
• Build a standout portfolio: Write newsletters, announcements, emails, and intranet content that reaches teams across the organization.
• Partner with leaders and teams: Collaborate with leaders across the organization and see how your work supports their priorities.
• Grow your skills: Gain hands-on experience in campaign execution, content management, and multi-channel communications.
• Be part of a collaborative team: Join an internal communications team where your attention to detail and responsiveness are valued.
If you’re an organized, detail-oriented communicator who loves making information clear and engaging, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and help us connect the people who make our mission possible.

Starting Pay Range: $25.97 / hr. - $31.25 / hr.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

The Internal Communications Coordinator II supports the execution of internal communications across the organization. This role is responsible for drafting content, maintaining communication channels, and providing day-to-day administrative support of the internal communications team. The Coordinator II plays a key role in ensuring communications are clear, timely, and well organized and supporting leaders and teams by managing content, maintaining the intranet, and handling ad hoc requests with attention to detail and responsiveness. In all responsibilities, the position demonstrates a strong commitment to ESSC’s mission and values by supporting a high-quality, person-centered service environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Drafts internal communications including announcements, newsletters, emails, and intranet content.
- Edits and proofreads content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
- Translates information into clear, easy-to-understand messaging for internal audiences.
- Maintains and organizes internal communication content libraries.
- Ensures content is up to date, accurate, and accessible.
- Supports version control and document management processes.
- Updates and maintains intranet pages, ensuring information is current and well-organized.
- Improves usability and navigation of intranet content.
- Supports posting and formatting of content across internal platforms.
- Assists in the execution of communication plans and campaigns.
- Coordinates timelines, approvals, and publishing schedules.
- Supports distribution of communications across channels.
- Responds to internal communication requests and support urgent needs.
- Assists with formatting presentations, documents, and communication materials.
- Provides general administrative support to the internal communications team as needed.
- Adheres to organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable standards by performing assigned responsibilities consistently and in accordance with established requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION :

- Associate’s degree Communications, English, Marketing, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required.

EXPERIENCE:

- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in communications, marketing, or related field
- Strong writing and editing skills
- High attention to detail and organizational skills
- Experience managing content in intranet or CMS platforms preferred
- Familiarity with internal communications or corporate environments preferred

Number of Direct and Indirect Reports

- Direct: None
- Indirect: None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

- Clear and concise writing
- Attention to detail
- Organization and time management
- Responsiveness and adaptability
- Collaboration and teamwork
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Timely and accurate delivery of communications
- Well-organized and up-to-date intranet and content systems
- High-quality, error-free written materials
- Effective support of team and stakeholder needs
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet recurring deadlines.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation, per ESSC and/or program requirements.
- Must pass all required drug testing by ESSC.
- Work is performed in a hybrid environment, both remotely and on-site as needed. Associate must maintain a professional, safe, and secure workspace with reliable internet access to support virtual meetings and daily work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ADA:

- Carrying/Lifting:

Occasional/ Up to 30 lbs.

- Standing:

Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day.

- Sitting:

Frequent / Up to 8 hours per day.

- Walking:

Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day.

- Travel:

Travel to Easterseals So Cal locations and events

- Repetitive Motion/Activity:

Frequent keyboarding and writing.

- Visual Acuity:

Ability to view a computer monitor or handheld electronic device and read printed materials.

- Environmental Exposure:

Work is performed in a hybrid environment, on-site and in a virtual setting as needed.