Rewards & Recognition Specialist I

EchoStar•El Paso, TX

About The Position

The Direct Sales Department is hiring a Rewards and Recognition Specialist to lead employee engagement strategies across national onsite and work-at-home environments. The role supports a cohesive company culture and continuous communication across distributed teams, while streamlining administrative operations, content generation, and event execution to improve program awareness and participation within budget constraints. The specialist develops and evaluates engagement programs; plans and executes site-level and national events; creates communications for web, digital, and print channels; uses generative AI to improve workflows and content production; and manages inventory, reward tracking, and accounting coordination in accordance with fiscal and tax guidelines. The role requires at least one year of relevant experience and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time. Candidates must participate in at least one in-person interview. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 1 year of experience in employee engagement, internal communications, or recognition program administration.
At least 1 year of experience using generative AI platforms, such as Google Gemini, for drafting and process optimization.
At least 1 year of experience with Google Workspace and Microsoft Excel for reporting and data tracking.
At least 1 year of experience with digital design software, such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, for promotional asset creation.
Professional written and verbal communication skills for audiences ranging from localized team meetings to national presentations.
Expertise in third-party vendor negotiation, event logistics, and facility coordination.
Working proficiency in budget oversight, inventory allocation, and report generation.
Strong decision-making and operational problem-solving skills to manage organizational changes and competing deadlines.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Willingness to participate in at least one in-person interview.

Responsibilities

Develop, evaluate, and implement Rewards and Recognition engagement programs to increase employee awareness across onsite and virtual work environments.
Plan, promote, and execute site-level and national event logistics, including facility coordination and vendor negotiations within budget.
Create communication materials for web, digital, and print channels to increase incentive awareness among Direct Sales employees.
Use generative AI applications to automate routine administrative workflows, optimize data handling, and accelerate departmental content production.
Maintain inventory management and reward tracking, and coordinate accounting to support compliance with fiscal and tax guidelines.
Support site needs through budget oversight, inventory allocation, and report generation.