Specialist, Ronald McDonald House Communications

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Date: Jan 15, 2026

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60607

Company: McDonald's Corporation

Company Description: 

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world. 

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements. 

Department Overview

The Ronald McDonald House® Global Marketing and Communications team is responsible for the development and execution of the organization’s global marketing and communications strategies.  Within that area of responsibility, the team oversees the Ronald McDonald House brand including compliance, consistency, positioning and communication across the entire Chapter system in 60+ countries and regions. The Marketing & Communications team creates the brand strategy and guidelines while serving as a brand consultant for the individual Chapters. In addition, the team executes Global tactics that support and increase awareness and alignment for the brand and the Ronald McDonald House mission.  Global tactics include: planning, development and implementation across paid, owned and earned media; direct response marketing and fundraising efforts - including email and direct mail, digital and social media content and campaign creation; public relations; crisis and System communication; advertising; content management across the ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org website; and corporate marketing activation. The team also fosters alignment and engagement among key internal audiences while building connection and understanding to mobilize support of the mission, as well as manages the interface between Ronald McDonald House and the McDonald’s Global/U.S. marketing and communications relationships to ensure continuity and promote co-brand building.   

 

Principle Accountabilities | Ronald McDonald House has an immediate opening for a Communications Specialist to support and execute Communications priorities to build awareness, understanding and support for the Ronald McDonald House mission.

Duties

Key areas of responsibility include:

  • Support PR, social media, earned media and internal communication opportunities
  • Develop briefing materials, scripts, presentations and talking points for leadership engagements
  • Research event, award and speaking opportunities for leadership and Ronald McDonald House
  • Develop weekly media monitoring report
  • Monitor media inbox
  • Support social media monitoring and tracking
  • Support influencer campaigns and initiatives
  • Support McDonald's PR-related programs, storytelling opportunities and communications on co-branded campaigns
  • Support crisis communications related requests
  • Create communications toolkits and resources for Ronald McDonald House Chapters
  • Provide support for Ronald McDonald House Chapters on communications related questions
  • Support cross-functional initiatives and events

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • 2+years relevant communications expertise that includes external (stakeholder, social media, influencer, consumer), internal communications (employee, executive) and nonprofit experience
  • Agile and resilient to drive outcomes
  • Natural storyteller with excellent written and oral communications skills, including an ability to convey complex issues in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audience
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently work collaboratively
  • Self-starter with strong sense of initiative, focused on results; ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects
  • Strong advisory skills with the ability to offer credible advice to senior leaders
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, while being flexible, collaborative and deadline-driven
  • Energy and passion for the Ronald McDonald House mission

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Long - Term Incentive: No

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range range -$62,598.00 - $78,248.00 per year 
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

Additional Information: 

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.  

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance. 

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 

McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment. 


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