Manager, Communication & Community Engagement

$100,524 - $165,851/Yr

Continental Mills - Tukwila, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Tukwila, WA

51-100 employees

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

About the position

The Manager, Communication & Community Engagement at The Krusteaz Company is responsible for developing and executing the internal and external communication strategy, as well as engaging with community partnerships. This role ensures that all communications align with the company's strategic direction and business objectives, while fostering collaboration across departments to enhance corporate communications and community relations.

Responsibilities

• Act as representative for corporate communications matters and partner with leaders for strategic planning.
• Build and foster collaborative relationships with all KCO departments to stay informed of new initiatives.
• Lead the planning and implementation of KCO's corporate public relations policies and procedures.
• Provide consultation to company leadership for internal communications activities ensuring message consistency.
• Manage responses to all corporate media-related inquiries and ensure message consistency.
• Partner with HR Managers to develop ideas for public relations activities to promote KCO as an employer.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to manage crisis communications and align with marketing communications.
• Support strategy for company giving and community outreach initiatives.
• Serve as an advocate with IT partners to leverage technology for communication processes.
• Manage KCO's corporate social media properties and ensure consistency of voice.
• Co-lead Culture Crew and support company engagement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related fields.
• 6-8 years professional experience in communications or related field.
• 3+ years implementing a company communication strategy.
• 1-3 years' experience managing website, social media and/or intranet properties.
• Broad practical knowledge of external and internal communications theories and practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Highly proficient in project management and event planning.
• Experience developing and posting social media content.
• Highly collaborative with attention to detail and excellent follow through.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in crisis communications and corporate social responsibility.
• Ability to convey complex information in understandable terms at all levels of the organization.
• Resourcefulness and creativity in resourcing projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(K) matching.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• 10 paid holidays and 1 paid personal holiday.
• Company provided life insurance and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account and healthcare saving account.
• Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.