Corporate communications specialist job description

The Corporate Engagement and Communications VISTA will attend Board and committee meetings to take minutes and facilitate communication on established deliverables assigned to committees or individual members. They will maintain a calendar of Board events and meetings, and program events and touch points for Board members and new corporate partners. They will develop a communication calendar to keep Board members on track with committee and personal goals. They will create a relation matrix for each member to identify resources (new corporate partners, donors, investors) that could provide services or in-kind and monetary support to communities, either directly or through augmented programming. They will also work in collaboration with ASAS DC's community engagement team to respond to identified community needs through Board-member contacts, facilitate corporate engagement with programming for students (e.g., Deloitte Impact Day, Marriott volunteer day), and develop a system to track outreach to new partner corporations and schedule follow-up from Board members. They will design a marketing/social media calendar and determine marketing best practices as applicable to corporate outreach. Finally, they will research requirements to become an established charity in Prince George's County, ensuring we can receive charitable contributions and grants. The VISTA member will be supported by our Community Engagement Manager and Executive Director, along with a Site Supervisor. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : -Attend Board and associated committee meetings to take minutes and facilitate communication on established deliverables assigned to committees or individual members -Create a relationship matrix for each Board member to identify resources (new corporate partners, donors, investors) that could provide services or in-kind support to the communities ASAS DC serves -Work with Board members and community outreach team to design and execute corporate engagement opportunities for students and communities (e.g. volunteer days, career exploration opportunities, etc.) -In collaboration with the Executive Director, design and execute a marketing/social media calendar that includes opportunities for community and corporate engagement -Conduct an ongoing research project around establishing charity status in new states to increase ASAS DC's scope and potential community base

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Training , Relocation Allowance , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Housing Stipend .
Terms :

Uniforms provided and required , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Education .

Skills :

Community Organization , Communications , Youth Development , Education , Team Work , Non-Profit Management .

*Company Profile*

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

*Department Profile*

Operations is one of the largest divisions in the firm and has diverse responsibilities, including correctly settling and recording millions of transactions per day, identifying and mitigating all operational risks, developing strong client relationships and partnering with technology to realize the full potential of IT and e-solutions. Throughout, the Operations department continually seeks ways to improve while actively supporting the development of new businesses, structures and markets.

Primary responsibilities will include identification and communication of corporate action announcements, generating appropriate bookkeeping entries for entitled holders, and reconciliation and resolution of receivables and payables. Corporate Action events will include dividends, mandatory and voluntary corporate actions, and proxy events. Other responsibilities would include risk analysis and mitigation, identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives, and process documentation. Individuals would also be responsible for the compilation and distribution of various reporting as well as being responsive to internal and external queries from various stakeholders.

Role is Hybrid and will require in office attendance 3 days/week.

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*Qualifications*

- 3-5 years of brokerage operations experience required; specific experience with asset servicing processes, risks and controls is ideal.
- Proven ability to effectively manage short- and long-term competing priorities.
- Solid understanding of trade lifecycle and stock record is essential.
- Required track record of strong communication skills (both written and verbal) at all seniority levels.
- In-depth knowledge of custodian processing routines, systems, and methods is ideal.

**Job:** **Other*

**Title:** *Corporate Actions Specialist (Operations)*

**Location:** *Maryland-Baltimore*

Job Responsibilities

* Manage Koppers internal open innovation platform, iShare, serving as the primary point of contact for the program
* Drive employee engagement and participation in iShare by conducting regular introductory and refresher training sessions, both virtually and on-site, increasing utilization of the program, and creatively sharing successful idea implementations throughout the company via print, video, or in-person discussion, ensuring that good ideas are implemented across the organization
* Facilitate idea evaluations and implementations by supporting the evaluation team meetings and managing the evaluation budget, allocating funding, and tracking project completions
* Promote iShare through various marketing techniques and creative advertising campaigns
* Identify modifications to the current iShare program to increase user participation, particularly with front-line employees
* Manage the general functioning of the platform, making changes and improvements as necessary, as well as learning about new features offered, assessing their applicability for Koppers, and providing general user support
* Utilize human-centered design principles to assist with planning and co-facilitating custom Idea Summits
* Complete follow-up research to vet top ideas resulting from Idea Summits
* Assist with scouting for Tech Talks, Pitch Days, and startup collaborations
* Play an active role in the expansion of corporate innovation at Koppers by suggesting relevant innovation methodologies or practices new to Koppers, attending industry conferences and events, and assisting with implementing new programs
* Willingness to travel up to 20%
* Other innovation-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree required. Bachelor's degree in Corporate Innovation, Entrepreneurship, or equivalent preferred.
* 2-4 years of experience in corporate innovation preferred.
* Certification in design thinking methodology preferred.
* Must be able to conceptualize and create an effective marketing campaign for innovation, utilizing a variety of mediums including videos, photos, posters, and announcements
* Must be enthusiastic, ambitious, and willing to "push the envelope" to inspire innovation.
* Must be open-minded, open to criticism, willing to trial ideas that may not be "perfect," and make changes based on employee feedback.
* Must possess good organizational skills, be detail-oriented and capable of multi-tasking.
* Must have the communication, social, organizational and leadership skills to work across all organization boundaries and interfaces to impact all employees regardless of reporting structure.
* Must be proactive and able to take initiative. Must work effectively both independently and in a team setting.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.
* Basic knowledge of HTML and understanding of computer programming logic and/or website design preferred.

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.