Internal Communications & Strategic Alignment Specialist

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) invites applications for an Internal Communications & Strategic Alignment Specialist to join our dedicated and talented team in our mission to create business solutions to poverty! 

MEDA’s work is built on a foundation of Mennonite business roots and faith-based values, within the global context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We believe business solutions are effective interventions to address poverty. Through a market-systems approach and strategic partnerships, MEDA enables access to finance and provides business and technical expertise to build transformative agri-food market systems that create decent jobs, allowing traditionally excluded groups to become active participants in a sustainable economy. MEDA welcomes all who share our values and want to join us in our mission. To find out more about MEDA, please visit our website at www.meda.org. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Internal Communications & Strategic Alignment Specialist is responsible for designing and managing MEDA’s internal communications "operating system," ensuring staff across all regions and functions are aligned, informed, and engaged with the New Horizons 2030 strategy.

The role translates strategy into clear narratives that strengthen culture, alignment and organizational performance. Occasional international travel required.

This is a currently available vacancy.

Job Status: Full-Time

Start Date: August-September 2026

Location(s): Remote, Canada

Salary Range: $65,300-72,550

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Strategic Narrative & Story Sourcing - 30%

• Translate organizational strategy, priorities and change initiatives into clear, accessible internal messaging


• Develop core internal narratives that reinforce “One MEDA”, “Program Plus” systems change approach, faith rooted values and strategic priorities


• Identify and catalog impact stories across Regional Business Units (RBUs) and translate technical "Program Plus" data into compelling internal narratives

 Internal Communication & Content – 40%

• Own and optimize MEDA’s internal communication channels including Monday MEDA Meetings, Town Halls, MEDABytes, and the various SharePoint hubs and leadership updates

• Write organization-wide posts to inform and align staff


• Post and/or edit short videos for internal distribution, in service of internal communications initiatives and projects

• Establish and maintain a consistent communication cadence to improve clarity across the organization’

• Ensure internal content is well-sequenced, timely and audience appropriate


• Design feedback loops to support two-way communication and ensure internal alignment is not merely top-down

• Synthesize staff feedback to identify themes and opportunities for leadership awareness

• Assist in organizational responses to staff questions and concerns

Organizational Change & Culture Communications – 20%

• Partner with P&C to ensure staff announcements and culture building activities reflect MEDA’s values, faith roots, and systems-change ambitions


• Develop organizational change, culture and employee experience communications

• Coordinate across regions and functions to ensure internal messaging is consistent with external messaging

• Support on leaderships communication during periods of growth and change

Measurement & Continuous Improvement – 10%

• Track engagement metrics and effectiveness of internal communications

• Recommend improvements to tools, formats and processes based on data and staff feedback

• Stay current on internal communication best practices in global and remote organizations

REQUIREMENTS

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in internal communications, organizational communications, change communications or a related field.

Experience: Minimum 4 years in a strategic communications role

Technical Expertise: Excellent editing skills, proficiency in Microsoft suite and WordPress, or similar content management system. Certification in communications, change management or employee experience is an asset.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Appreciation and support of MEDA’s faith statement, values and goals


• Understanding and appreciation of business principles, international development, and MEDA’s approach of creating business solutions to poverty


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex ideas


• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines


• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in collaboration with others


• Experience supporting communications in a global organization


• Strong judgment around sensitive information and timing


• Proficiency in French is an asset

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 5, 2026 @ 4:00 pm EST.

MEDA welcomes and encourages applications from all genders, backgrounds, religions, cultures, nationalities and abilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in the selection process.

MEDA is not in a position to sponsor or assist candidates in obtaining work permits. Employees are required to establish that they will be able to work legally in the country the role is in, during the course of employment.

MEDA does not use AI for screening, assessing or selecting applicants