Internal Communications Manager

Why FCS Financial?

Ever dreamed of being part of an organization with deep roots in agriculture and the community? For over 100 years, as part of the Farm Credit System, we've been supporting agriculture and rural communities in Missouri. If you are passionate about communication, storytelling, and employee engagement, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact!

As an Internal Communications Manager, you will lead the strategy, development, and execution of internal communications that keep employees informed, engaged, and aligned with the Association's priorities. You will serve as a trusted advisor to our senior leadership team, support executive messaging and guarantee clear, consistent communication across the Association. This role helps strengthen culture, enhance engagement, and protect the FCS Financial brand from the inside out.

• Competitive Salary: Starting $79,000 - $115,000 with outstanding incentive opportunities linked to Association performance.
• Growth Opportunities: Lead and shape communication strategies and initiatives.
• Comprehensive Benefits: A highly competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.
• Flexible Work Environment: Hybrid options available within FCS Financial's Branch locations in Missouri.
• Collaborative Culture: Work closely with leadership, marketing, and employee engagement teams.

• Internal Communication Strategy: Lead internal communication standards and best practices to promote consistency through the Association.
• Content Development: Create and deliver engaging content including newsletters, internal updates, and employee communications.
• Intranet Management: Oversee and maintain internal communication platforms to ensure content is timely, accessible, and relevant.
• Employee Engagement
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  Partner with employee engagement teams to enhance connection, transparency, and organizational alignment
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
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  Serve as a communication resource for departments, advising on strategy, planning, and execution
• Measurement & Improvement: Monitor communication effectiveness and provide insights to enhance engagement and reach

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, internal communications, employee engagement, or marketing.

• Strong knowledge of internal communications strategy, executive messaging, and change management
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across multiple channels
• Experience supporting executive-level communications and organizational messaging
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content
• Strong collaboration, relationship-building skills, and ability to navigate organizational dynamics while managing multiple priorities
• Advanced PowerPoint skills and familiarity with SharePoint or similar intranet platforms

This position is open until filled.

Candidates must reside in Missouri to be considered for this position.

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Internal Communications Strategy and Leadership

• Define, implement, and maintain the Association's internal communications policy, establishing standardized procedures, best practices, and professional guidelines for all staff.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior and executive leadership, supporting the development, refinement, and delivery of high-level internal messaging, organization updates, and change communications.
• Act as the Association's subject matter expert for internal messaging, providing advanced technical writing and editorial support for internal communications, presentations and executive correspondence.
• Develop and facilitate training and resources for staff to ensure consistent messaging, clear communication protocols, and alignment with FCS Financial's brand.
• Develop and monitor internal communications effectiveness metrics (e.g., intranet engagement, newsletter analytics, campaign reach) and provide regular insights…