What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Communication Specialist position at WE Soda USA?
At WE Soda, we believe you are the most important asset. We are taking steps to attract and retain talented and motivated salaried entry-level and experienced individuals. Come utilize your skills and contribute to our continued success. Your new rewarding career begins here!
WE Soda is the world’s largest and most sustainable producer of soda ash, with operations in Turkey and two US-based facilities, located in Green River, Wyoming. At WE Soda, we strive to be the global leader in safe, sustainable, and innovative soda ash solutions, inspiring progress and creating a lasting positive impact for our industry and communities.
Why Join WE Soda?
Location: Green River, WY
Role Purpose
The Internal Communications Specialist will play a key role in delivering engaging, culturally sensitive communications across WE Soda US team. Working within a small, cross-functional communications team, this role supports the development and execution of internal communications strategies that foster a shared sense of purpose and direction across all employees and locations.
The successful candidate will bring strong communication skills in English, a creative storytelling mindset, and hands-on experience across digital communication channels, social media, events, and design tools.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Employee Engagement
Experience & Education
WE Soda is the world’s largest and most sustainable producer of soda ash, with operations in Turkey and two US-based facilities, located in Green River, Wyoming. At WE Soda, we strive to be the global leader in safe, sustainable, and innovative soda ash solutions, inspiring progress and creating a lasting positive impact for our industry and communities.
Why Join WE Soda?
- Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance, Vision, Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Pre-paid Legal, beginning first day of employment: company funds a portion of HSA contribution if eligibility is met.
- 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan for salaried employees, the company makes Safe Harbor matching contributions (fully vested immediately) of 100% up to the first 5% of eligible pay you contribute.
- Tuition reimbursement programs are available to qualifying employees for approved programs.
- Paid time off based on years of service with potential credit given for previous work experience.
- Company-paid transportation available for our Wyoming-based employees to our plants from Green River, Rock Springs, and Bridger Valley.
- Flexible work schedule (may be available and will vary based on location and/or position).
- Relocation assistance may be available based on position.
Location: Green River, WY
Role Purpose
The Internal Communications Specialist will play a key role in delivering engaging, culturally sensitive communications across WE Soda US team. Working within a small, cross-functional communications team, this role supports the development and execution of internal communications strategies that foster a shared sense of purpose and direction across all employees and locations.
The successful candidate will bring strong communication skills in English, a creative storytelling mindset, and hands-on experience across digital communication channels, social media, events, and design tools.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Employee Engagement
- Support the development of culturally sensitive and unifying internal communications strategies for WE Soda US.
- Advise on communications approaches that deepen engagement across professional and operational employees in Wyoming, as well as having a strong understanding for the needs of employees on the field.
- Liaise with internal departments and management to gather updates and announcements, ensuring timely and accurate communication across the organization.
- Spotlight new employees and tailor communications across US sites to support these processes.
- Create and edit engaging content, including announcements, newsletters, presentations, etc., that reflects the company's voice and values.
- Apply strong storytelling skills to bring company updates, milestones, and people stories to life in a compelling and accessible way.
- Collaborate with site contacts to gather operational and people-related updates for global and local communications.
- Support management in delivering clear, empathetic, and culturally sensitive messages to a diverse employee base.
- Co-manage US social media channels of WE Soda, working closely with leadership to create content that drives both internal and external engagement. This also includes branding for recruitment sites, community advertisements, and facilitating broader US recognition and engagement of the WE Soda brand.
- Monitor and respond to social media activity in alignment with company policy.
- Develop and manage internal communication channels (e.g., intranet, apps, newsletters, video) to deliver consistent and engaging content.
- Demonstrate strong digital literacy, including familiarity with intranet platforms and social media management tools..
- Use design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe suite or equivalent) to produce visually engaging communication materials.
- Support leadership team with media and press relations activities, ensuring all external communications are aligned with company messaging and brand guidelines. This work when applicable, will be in partnership with the Governmental Affairs department.
- Coordinate and deliver communications events with leadership, including townhalls and other employee engagement sessions.
- Manage event and sponsorship communications, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are briefed and engaged throughout.
- Lead the planning and communication of employee events including but not limited to Service Award Banquets, Holiday parties, etc.
- Work with relevant agencies to create video content for internal and external use, including management messages, operational highlights, and event coverage when necessary.
Experience & Education
- 5–10 years' experience in a communications role, delivering content across a range of channels.
- Specific internal or corporate communications experience strongly preferred.
- H.S Diploma or equivalent required with a bachelor's degree in languages, journalism, or communications preferred.
- A background in the mining, industrials, or energy/resources sectors is beneficial.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English with a strong storytelling ability.
- Proficient in using design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent).
- Digitally literate, with hands-on experience in social media management, intranet platforms, and digital communication tools.
- Articulate, persuasive, and confident in engaging with senior stakeholders.
- Sharp eye for detail and a commitment to producing accurate, polished written material.
- Strategic thinker and experienced in long term planning / execution of a communication and branding strategy.
- Culturally aware and sensitive, with the ability to build relationships across senior and junior team members in multiple locations.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-growth environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Reliable, collaborative, and proactive with a commitment to building trust across teams.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple workstreams independently.