Internal Communications Specialist

Overview

Ranked as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” for 19 years, Kimley-Horn is a premiere planning and design consultancy with 11,000+ employees in more than 160 offices across North America.

 

We seek a dynamic Internal Communications Specialist to join our Firmwide Communications team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for serving internal clients and maintaining internal communication initiatives that engage and inform our employees. In addition, the ideal candidate will be a champion of Kimley-Horn’s culture and be able to communicate it clearly and effectively across the firm. This is not a remote position.

 

This role will in our Charlotte, North Carolina (NC)  office! This is not a remote position. 

Responsibilities

• Support our internal clients to deliver information on tools and resources
• Strengthen employee engagement through cultural initiatives and internal messages
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with teammates and partners
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met
• Ensure consistent messaging and tone across all channels and for all clients
• Prioritize and uphold the Kimley-Horn culture and brand

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
• Minimum of one year of experience in internal communications or a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding collaboration skills
• Strong time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under tight deadlines
• Familiarity with content management systems – i.e., SharePoint, Sociabble, etc.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with partners at all levels of the firm

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

 

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.