Senior Specialist, Field Communications

Sr. Specialist Field Communications

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

General Purpose: Responsible for developing and maintaining all internal field and store communications, policies, and procedures in a clearly defined voice and brand as well as managing the distribution and timelines of communications in a variety of formats. A successful Sr. Specialist is a passionate advocate for the field and their success, and uses that passion as the lens through which communication strategy is developed and implemented. Project management, relationship building, and the ability to influence upward are key skills required for this role. The base salary range for this role is $77,900 - $117,050. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

Essential Functions:

• Field Communications and Advocacy
• Project Management and Administration

Competencies: Customer Focus, Planning/ Time Management, Process Management, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Communication/ Informing, Dealing with Ambiguity, Project Management

Qualifications and Special Skills Required: Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or another related field. 5-7 years of experience in relevant field. Solid written and verbal communication skills; experience in creating engaging communication vehicles that drive understanding and execution from the end user. Seasoned communications professional with strong business writing and project management skills, with a high level of attention to detail. Ability to interact professionally and effectively present information to all levels within the team and organization. Ability to negotiate and influence cross functional partners and leadership. Strong project management history; proven ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously while managing shifting priorities and delivering quality results. Advanced PC Skills, Microsoft Office Applications, Publisher, Adobe Suite; experience with task management software a plus. Ability to identify communication solutions and work on projects with higher scope and complexity using advanced PC skills. Enthusiastic, positive, creative, self-motivated, open to feedback

Physical Requirements/ADA: Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer. Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc. Consistent timeliness and regular attendance. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically. Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; travel or other inconveniences have advance notice; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor. This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion. Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.