Temporary Employee Experience & Communications Manager

Talking Rain•Preston, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a 32-hour-per-week temporary position slated to last through September 21, 2026. The role is part of the Community Experience & Engagement team, which focuses on providing culture, opportunities, and support to empower employees. This role builds culture, communications, events, processes, and structures to ensure employees are equipped and empowered to make meaningful contributions and enjoy a world-class employee experience. The position is hybrid, requiring 3+ days a week in the Preston, WA office and on-site at events as needed. Flexibility is required, with potential for on-site work outside typical days for special projects or events. The hourly rate is $51.00 - $58.00.

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, identifying activities, activations, events, and experiences that drive employee engagement.
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.
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, including 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.