Internal Communications Specialist

Summary

Join Vital Farms as their Internal Communications Specialist and help shape and amplify employee communications, ensuring clarity, transparency, and engagement across the company. You will work collaboratively with the production facility crew, developing effective communication strategies that align with Vital Farms' broader strategy. Responsibilities include drafting, editing, and distributing internal communications, monitoring communication effectiveness, and contributing ideas for improvement. This remote role requires strong writing and communication skills, experience in internal communications or a related field, and the ability to travel occasionally to Springfield, MO. Vital Farms offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, retirement contributions, annual bonuses, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, in lieu of degree relevant year of experience will be considered
• 3+ years of experience in internal communications, public relations, or a related field
• The ideal candidate must be located near Springfield, MO or the surrounding area
• This role is remote. Ability to travel to Springfield, MO approximately 2-3 times monthly with flexibility required
• Ability to travel 20-30% for company onboarding, team meetings and other business needs
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Collaborative team player with the ability to build relationships across departments and with external partners
• Comfortable with the flexibility of working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing priorities

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and distribute a variety of internal communications including newsletters, announcements, intranet, and campaigns
• Develop a strong pulse for sentiment among Egg Central Station (ECS) crew members and how day-to-day work relates to Vital Farms’ strategy to proactively identify and address gaps
• Collaborate with the Egg Central Station (ECS) leadership team to deliver updates in a clear, consistent, and compelling manner
• Partner with internal stakeholders such as Inclusion & Belonging, Crew Engagement and People teams to align communications with company-wide initiatives
• Assist in monitoring the effectiveness of internal communication efforts through surveys, feedback, and engagement metrics
• Contribute ideas to improve communication strategies based on data and insights

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the CPG production industry preferred
• Proficiency in communication tools such as Microsoft Office, email marketing platforms, and intranet systems
• You’re no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own
• You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of
• You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day
• You can walk in someone else’s boots – You seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table
• You don’t walk on eggshells – You’re not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations

Benefits

• A fast-paced, energetic, remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table
• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few)
• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1
• Annual bonus and equity grant (subject to business results and company approval)
• Free eggs and butter, along with friends and family discounts
• Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town
• Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth