Temporary Employee Experience & Communications Manager

Talking Rain Beverage Co®, makers of Sparkling Ice•Preston, WA

2d•$51 - $58•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re Talking Rain Beverage Company, we create better-for-you beverages featuring great flavors and colors from natural sources. We live life in full flavor and believe the world should too. We create connections with every sip of our iconic Sparkling Ice, Sparkling Ice Caffeine, Sparkling Ice Energy, and Popwell. When it comes to success, we know we’re only as strong as our team. That's why we're an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and practice inclusivity, hiring great people who enhance our company. Our Rain Makers are our most important asset. That’s why we invest in them with benefits and development opportunities ⁠that reflect just how much we value them. Please note: This is a 32-hour-per-week temporary position slated to last through September 21, 2026. Advocates of the culture, our People team is here to attract the best talent, empower them to build careers they love, and foster an engaging environment. Rain is good for growth. On the Community Experience & Engagement team we’re in the business of providing culture, opportunities, and support to empower our Rain Makers to build careers and lives where our Rain Makers and communities thrive. This role builds culture, communications, events, processes, and structures to ensure our Rain Makers are fully equipped and empowered to make meaningful contributions and enjoy a world-class employee experience at Talking Rain.

Requirements

7+ years of experience planning, building, and managing employee experiences, events, and activities, ideally in organizations with over 450 people and with wide geographical footprint.
7+ years writing and editorial experience, preferably in corporate communications, PR or employer branding.
Strong proficiency in project and program management.
Ability to plan and execute complex programs and communications independently.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Clear communicator and collaborator.
Strong organization and planning skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Sharepoint, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
Familiarity with Canva and Trello.
Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, occasionally working evenings and weekends for assignments or events.
Ability to travel locally or regionally as needed for special assignments.

Responsibilities

Manage an annual rhythm of the business for employee experience, working with the CE&E leadership team to identify activities, activations, events, and experiences that drive employee engagement, and fit in the annual business calendar.
Design, manage, and execute planned initiatives that strengthen company culture, promote connection, and enhance the overall employee experience.
Lead campus events and experiences in partnership with CE&E leadership, Business Coordinators, and facilities teams.
Champion diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives through storytelling and internal programs as a member of our Rain Maker Inclusivity Council.
Manage the Rain Maker 101 program to create a seamless employee onboarding and cultural immersion program to welcome new Rain Makers to Talking Rain.
Manage presenters, scheduling, scripting, presentations, activities, vendors, and experiences during the quarterly RM101 sessions.
Maintain the internal communications and events calendar, ensuring consistent storytelling and alignment with company goals.
Create and maintain content, structure and pages on the company intranet, the IceBox
Drive the tone and content of employee messaging with the CE&E leadership team, including the corporate values program, campus signage, campus TV content and flyers, cultural touchpoints, internal campaigns and communications, aligned with the TR brand, voice, and direction.
Craft compelling messages, newsletters, announcements, and internal channels. (e.g., Teams, intranet, email).
Provide copywriting, editing, editorial advice and support.
Partner with Talent Acquisition and People Operations teams to enhance Talking Rain’s employer brand across LinkedIn, social media, and recruitment channels.
Partner with CE&E on management of creative campaigns highlighting employee stories, company culture, and values.
Collaborate with CEE leadership and creative teams to produce branded materials for employee awareness, events, and community engagement.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Three Weeks of Vacation per calendar year.
Six weeks of paid parental leave.
Flexibility Stipend.
Relocation Available
Mileage reimbursement for carpooling.
401k with Immediate Vesting.
Fitness Reimbursements.
Access to on-site gym in Preston complete with a personal trainer 2 days per week.
Medical/Dental/Vision.
Company car or vehicle stipend included (for Field Sales Managers and Market Managers).
Vehicle reimbursement program (for Regional Sales Managers and Sales Directors).