Communications Specialist
On-site in Chicago, IL
Compensation: $18-$20/hour
Job Details:
Under the direct guidance of Strategic Communications team members and management, this position is responsible for supporting a variety of internal communications to meet the needs of multiple audiences through interaction with clients and subject matter experts. In this extremely fast-moving environment, all job expectations must be met on time with excellent written and verbal communication skills, customer service orientation, a high degree of flexibility, a professional demeanor and the ability to deal with ambiguity and rapidly shifting deadlines with a sense of urgency.
Core functional skills include:
• Strong editing/proofreading (clarity, grammar, HCSC voice)
• Communications process familiarity (formatting, reviewing)
• Basic project management (timelines, deliverables)
• Detail orientation & organizational strength
• Quick ramp-up & collaborative working style
• Experience with business support platforms (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Project Source, Excel, SharePoint)
Primary assignments will include:
• Editing & Content: First-pass editing, HCSC voice alignment, formatting/quality review
• Project Management: Manage recurring projects (e.g., Impact Report, Volunteer of the Year), track deliverables, maintain documentation
• Town Halls/Events: Logistics & communications support
Secondary assignments will include:
• Maintain calendars & timeline
• Track bi-weekly project updates/deliverables
• Support routine creative/communications requests (e.g., meeting invitations, targeted email announcements, HCSC News article submissions)
• Administrative support as needed
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in communications
• 2-years corporate communications (internal/employee preferred), or related field, work experience