Dec 9, 2008

Communications Specialist - Florida

Are you interested in working for a Fortune 500, publicly traded company recognized as a global leader in our industry?

 

The Mosaic Company (www.mosaicco.com), headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is nearly a $10 billion company that stands alone as one of the world's leading producers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. Our world-class mining and processing operations produce the highest quality fertilizer and animal feed ingredients. We move these products down the value chain to wholesalers and retail dealers through our global distribution system. As a global leader in nourishing crops and delivering distinctive value to the world's agriculture, Mosaic offers an opportunity to share in an exciting future.

 

We are currently seeking a Communications Specialist for our Riverview, FLlocation.  This position reports to the corporate Manager of Internal Communications and the Assistant Vice President-Public Affairs for the Phosphates Business Unit. This person develops and executes strategic communications for the phosphate business unit.  This position works with corporate communications to ensure consistent message development across organization. This person develops relationships with human resources and facility/plant managers in the business unit to understand specific communications needs and challenges. As part of the Phosphates Business Unit Public Affairs Team, provides support for the company's permitting activities from an employee education and engagement perspective.

 

Principal Accountabilities:

 

·         Develop and execute communications for phosphate business unit internal audiences, including phosphate-wide print and electronic communication vehicles, employee event planning and promotional communications, management presentations, employee recognition, meetings, surveys and other forms of communications encouraging employee engagement.

·         Build relationships with managers and human resources at each Florida and Louisiana facility to provide communications counsel and programs in support of new and current initiatives, facility goals and objectives and strategy communications. Promotes and tracks employee volunteer involvement and recognition.

·         Work with facility newsletter editors to ensure high quality publications and a standard look and feel

·         Optimize and leverage current communications channels and develop new channels when appropriate, including opportunities for dialogue and feedback.

·         Create employee news articles for Mosaic intranet site.

 

This position is covered by Mosaic's Employee Dispute Resolution program.

Mosaic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Required Education, Experience, Skills:

 

·         Bachelor's Degree is required.  Major in Communications, Journalism or, related discipline is preferred.

·         3 - 4 years of progressive employee communications experience, ideally in a corporate environment. 

·         Proven written and verbal communication skills.  

·         Experience developing and implementing communications plans.

·         Confident team player able to work with individuals at all levels of the organization. 

·         Experience preparing written and power point presentations.  

·         Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft office.

·         Enthusiastic, goal oriented and self-motivated individual who exhibits a solid work ethic.

·         Demonstrated ability to operate successfully within a fast-paced team culture.

·         Strong analytical, problem-awareness, and decision-making skills

·         Excellent organizational skills with superior follow-through.

·         Professional appearance and demeanor.

 

All applicants should apply at: www.mosaic.jobs

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