Opportunity OverviewServing as a key point of coordination across internal and external stakeholders, the Enterprise Communications Strategist II supports a variety of programs and activities, including executive communications, events, sponsorships, memberships, partnerships, and special projects. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and proactive, with strong project management skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
What You Will Do:- Project Management: Lead end-to-end project execution by managing plans, timelines, budgets, stakeholder communications, cross-functional coordination, risk mitigation, and problem resolution to ensure alignment with business objectives and successful delivery of project milestones.
- Executive Visibility & Communications Support: Support executive communications by developing and delivering strategic content including remarks, briefings, presentations, and social media materials, while managing review and approval processes and supporting executive visibility initiatives.
- Events, Sponsorships, & Engagements: Support and execute events, sponsorships, memberships, and executive engagements by managing logistics, communications, stakeholder coordination, and program deliverables to ensure successful participation and fulfillment of commitments.
- Stakeholder & Partner Management: Serve as a key liaison for internal and external stakeholders by managing partner relationships, coordinating communications and cross-functional efforts, and supporting vendor, contract, budget, and program execution activities.
- Measurement & Operational Excellence: Monitor and report on project, program, and engagement performance while maintaining operational resources, budgets, and dashboards, identifying continuous improvement opportunities, and providing operational support to drive efficient execution of team priorities.
Position RequirementsWhat Experience You Need:- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 3+ years of experience in communications, project management, marketing, events, stakeholder engagement, or a related discipline.
- Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Experience coordinating with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, taking initiative to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and execute with minimal direction.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, with a demonstrated willingness to learn and effectively leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies.
Success in This Role:- Projects and initiatives are delivered effectively, with high-quality execution and on schedule.
- Stakeholders receive proactive, responsive, and reliable support, anticipating needs and identifying opportunities before they become requests.
- Executive visibility initiatives are executed with professionalism, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
- Strong partnerships are built and maintained across internal and external stakeholders, earning trust through collaboration and influence.
- Demonstrates curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning, actively seeking feedback, expanding knowledge, and staying informed on industry trends, media, and the competitive landscape.
- Invests time in understanding the firm's business strategy, priorities, and growth ambitions, connecting day-to-day work to broader enterprise objectives.
**Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week effective June 1, 2026. Before June 1, 2026, candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.**
Salary InformationEdward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.
