Waterloo, Ontario, Canada · Remote OK
$65k–$73k/yr
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…
Skills: Internal Communications, Strategic Alignment, Change Management, Content Strategy, Storytelling
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada • Remote OK
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Design and manage the internal communications operating system to align staff with the New Horizons 2030 strategy. Translate organizational priorities into clear narratives and manage internal channels to strengthen culture and performance.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field and at least 4 years of experience in a strategic communications role. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and WordPress is required, with French language skills and change management certification considered assets.
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%
Internal Communication & Content – 40%
Organizational Change & Culture Communications – 20%
Measurement & Continuous Improvement – 10%
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:
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
MEDA creates business solutions to poverty.
MEDA is an international economic development organization whose mission is to create business solutions to poverty. Founded in 1953 by a group of Mennonite business professionals, we partner with entrepreneurs to start or grow small and medium-sized businesses in developing regions around the world. Our expertise includes a full range of economic development tools: financial services, improved technology, business training, better access to markets and equity investment. We believe that all people deserve the opportunity to earn a livelihood and that unleashing entrepreneurship is a powerful way to alleviate poverty. #FinancialServices #BusinessTraining #BlendedFinance #ImpactInvesting #MarketSystems #ValueChains #EconomicEmpowerment #DecentWork
Offices: 595 Parkside Dr, Suite 2, Waterloo, Ontario N2L, CA · 1891 Santa Barbara Drive Ste. 201, Lancaster, PA 17601, US · 80 M St SE, Washington, District of Columbia 20003, US
MEDA creates business solutions to poverty.
MEDA is an international economic development organization whose mission is to create business solutions to poverty. Founded in 1953 by a group of Mennonite business professionals, we partner with entrepreneurs to start or grow small and medium-sized businesses in developing regions around the world. Our expertise includes a full range of economic development tools: financial services, improved technology, business training, better access to markets and equity investment. We believe that all people deserve the opportunity to earn a livelihood and that unleashing entrepreneurship is a powerful way to alleviate poverty. #FinancialServices #BusinessTraining #BlendedFinance #ImpactInvesting #MarketSystems #ValueChains #EconomicEmpowerment #DecentWork
Offices: 595 Parkside Dr, Suite 2, Waterloo, Ontario N2L, CA · 1891 Santa Barbara Drive Ste. 201, Lancaster, PA 17601, US · 80 M St SE, Washington, District of Columbia 20003, US
