General Staff Jobs

Are you a highly motivated professional with a strong passion for member engagement and networking? We are in search of a talented Member Engagement Manager to lead our efforts in recruiting, onboarding, and retaining over 1000 valued members.

Location: Sacramento, Ca

Compensation: $80,000.00-$90,000.00

Key Responsibilities:

• Membership Recruitment: Develop and execute marketing campaigns and strategic outreach initiatives to attract new members. Showcase membership benefits at statewide events to engage potential members.
• Member Onboarding: Create and implement strategies to ensure that new members are actively engaged. Maintain up-to-date and accurate member profiles.
• Member Retention: Collaborate with various departments to educate districts about the advantages and value of membership, fostering higher member retention rates.
• Promotion of Profession: Understand the hiring needs of school districts and build relationships with higher education institutions and students/career centers. Represent our members at career fairs.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to ensure a seamless and engaging experience for our members.
• Performance Metrics: Collaborate with Executive Leadership to develop and meet departmental performance metrics.
• Networking and Staying Current: Build and maintain outstanding relationships and networks internally and externally.

Qualifications:

• Education: An Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in managing association memberships. 2-3 years of recruiting experience is required, with a preference for candidates with experience working directly with colleges and universities. Prior experience in a hiring position at a local school district is a plus.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, with the ability to deliver engaging presentations.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills are required, along with the ability to build and maintain relationships with academic institutions, faculty, and student organizations.
• Time Management: Proficiency in managing multiple tasks and deadlines within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Travel: Ability to travel within California for up to 25% of the time during peak periods.

Join our dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of education in California. We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and generous paid time off. Our work environment is a hybrid model, combining scheduled in-office and remote workdays.

Nelson Connects

Are you a talented communicator with a passion for connecting with people? Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? We are seeking a highly motivated Communications Assistant to join our team!

As a Communications Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our internal and external communications efforts. Your attention to detail and strong writing skills will be essential in delivering clear and compelling messages to our target audience.

Why Choose Us?

• Exciting Industry: Be part of a dynamic field, where each day brings new challenges and opportunities.
• Collaboration: Work alongside a supportive team, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
• Professional Growth: Expand your skills and knowledge with ongoing training and development.
• Impactful Role: Your communication expertise will directly influence our brand’s reputation and success.
• Diverse Projects: Engage in various communication initiatives, from media relations to content creation.

Responsibilities:

• The Communications Specialist will coordinate and develop marketing and communications platforms and policies, programs, and campaigns
• In this position, the Marketing and Communications assistant will maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the market while identifying opportunities for new products and services
• Drive product adoption and promotion
• Collaborate in the development of new products
• Compose, develop, evaluate and conduct training on marketing activities, strategies, and policies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading abilities
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools and analytics platforms
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Creative thinking and ability to generate innovative ideas
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience in graphic design or video editing is a plus

Join our team and be part of a vibrant and collaborative work environment where your communication skills will be valued. Apply now to become our Communications Assistant and contribute to the success of our organization!

RecVance

Be the Creative Force – Marketing and Public Relations Assistant Wanted!

Ready to take your marketing and public relations skills to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a dynamic Marketing and Public Relations Assistant to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of persuasive communication materials for sales and events, including presentations, proposals, and sales scripts
• Support the coordination and logistics of various events, such as trade shows, conferences, and promotional activities
• Assist in crafting engaging and informative event invitations, promotional materials, and follow-up communications
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth event execution
• Analyze event feedback and data to identify areas for improvement
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain consistent messaging and branding
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in sales and event coordination

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw insights
• Previous experience or internships in marketing, events, or public relations are a plus

Join our team and gain valuable experience in marketing, events, and public relations. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to our success in various aspects of our business. Apply now to become our Marketing and Public Relations Assistant and embark on an exciting career path!

Hurley Recruitment Consulting

Are you a talented communicator with a passion for connecting with people? Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? We are seeking a highly motivated Communications Assistant to join our team!

As a Communications Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our internal and external communications efforts. Your attention to detail and strong writing skills will be essential in delivering clear and compelling messages to our target audience.

Why Choose Us?

• Exciting Industry: Be part of a dynamic field, where each day brings new challenges and opportunities.
• Collaboration: Work alongside a supportive team, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
• Professional Growth: Expand your skills and knowledge with ongoing training and development.
• Impactful Role: Your communication expertise will directly influence our brand’s reputation and success.
• Diverse Projects: Engage in various communication initiatives, from media relations to content creation.

Responsibilities:

• The Communications Specialist will coordinate and develop marketing and communications platforms and policies, programs, and campaigns
• In this position, the Marketing and Communications assistant will maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the market while identifying opportunities for new products and services
• Drive product adoption and promotion
• Collaborate in the development of new products
• Compose, develop, evaluate and conduct training on marketing activities, strategies, and policies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading abilities
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools and analytics platforms
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Creative thinking and ability to generate innovative ideas
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience in graphic design or video editing is a plus

Join our team and be part of a vibrant and collaborative work environment where your communication skills will be valued. Apply now to become our Communications Assistant and contribute to the success of our organization!

Verbal Mixon

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, is hiring a Communications Manager on a long-term contracting basis.

Work Location: Phoenix, AZ

On-Site

Pay: $55 – $60/hr

*W2 Position Only*

Summary:

This position will be responsible for the development and execution of innovative integrated communications strategies and programs to support local initiatives. A self-motivated and talented communications lead who will drive internal and external communications for Phoenix office including building external engagement within the Phoenix community to support site operations, corporate social responsibility, and a brand as employer-of-choice. The person will be in charge of producing high-quality content and managing local employee events that engage employees and deliver a consolidated change management plan and support culture change initiatives at the site. The role will stay attuned to current operational and project activities and adjusts communication strategy and plan to address changes and emerging issues. The person will also be responsible for building Phoenix office brand recognition in the wider talent marketplace.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective communication strategies and action plans that helps build and drive employee engagement. Components include but are not limited to employee events, business objectives, communication objectives, strategy, tactics, audience segmentation, key messages, measurement, and time & event schedule, surveys & questionnaires, newsletters, and other communications channels.
• Lead and design employee events and communication forums in partnership with the Phoenix Leadership Team, presenting and moderating at these various local employee communications and events, e.g. Town Halls
• Serve as Change & Communications Lead for Phoenix Site Expansion Program to ensure an integrated change management plan that enables change readiness and drives engagement
• Serve as a “change agent” for the continued education with key stakeholders on Change Management processes and Organizational Culture, best practices, templates, and guidelines.
• Establishes metrics for measuring effectiveness of global campaigns implemented locally as well as local campaigns, leveraging them to drive continuous improvement.
• Support local roll-out and translation of enterprise-wide initiatives/communications such as corporate values, pulse surveys, total rewards communications, employee giving, etc.; pulls through all communications related to the people strategy and culture.
• Partner with GPS Corporate Affairs to ensure consistent and compelling local messages and strategies are aligned with them, and ensure recognition and showcasing of the Phoenix site as the GPS and enterprise level to build internal awareness and branding
• Build relationships and collaborate with Phoenix LT, business partners and cross-functional leadership in the development of communications strategies for key initiatives.
• Maintain an integrated calendar of communications considering cadence, timing and tone, creating clarity in our communications channels for the site.
• Supports issues management and policy communications related to employee communications as needed, responding in a timely manner
• Develop BMS Phoenix brand awareness in the wider talent marketplace by understanding workforce sentiment and impact of external forces; aligns communications accordingly, e.g. LinkedIn communications.
• Monitors and analyzes the local industry as it relates to the role to ensure effective and appropriate communications strategies are being utilized in the market.
• Build and maintain understanding of core business functions to manage strategic and tactical initiatives.
• Manage cross-functional projects to support business strategies and execution, develop and implement successful strategies to support uninterrupted product supply
• Writes, edits, manages and/or translates creation of local communications.

Qualifications:

• Strong creating writing and messaging skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Must be self-directed and takes initiative

TSR Consulting Services, Inc.

Be the Creative Force – Marketing and Public Relations Assistant Wanted!

Ready to take your marketing and public relations skills to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a dynamic Marketing and Public Relations Assistant to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of persuasive communication materials for sales and events, including presentations, proposals, and sales scripts
• Support the coordination and logistics of various events, such as trade shows, conferences, and promotional activities
• Assist in crafting engaging and informative event invitations, promotional materials, and follow-up communications
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth event execution
• Analyze event feedback and data to identify areas for improvement
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain consistent messaging and branding
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in sales and event coordination

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw insights
• Previous experience or internships in marketing, events, or public relations are a plus

Join our team and gain valuable experience in marketing, events, and public relations. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to our success in various aspects of our business. Apply now to become our Marketing and Public Relations Assistant and embark on an exciting career path!

RecVance

Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) is seeking a Donor Relations Coordinator, a full-time role with the opportunity to work in-person at our HQ office in Miami. The position requires excellent written, verbal, communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for disaster relief and humanitarian aid innovation.

GEM is a public charity recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS under 26 USC.§ 501(c)(3), that responds to natural and manmade disasters all over the world. GEM partners with local NGOs, churches and community leaders to deploy aid quickly. We’re seeking an ambitious and experienced associate with public charity development experience.  The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining donor records and CRM software (experience with Blackbaud preferred), processing gifts, handling administrative tasks and engaging in special projects, such as donor prospecting, presentations, proposals, reconciliation and stewardship. The role requires independence and initiative.

This position is well suited for someone looking to bring a track record of established best practices in fund development to a fast-paced and growing department.  It is an incredible opportunity to support philanthropic relationships with a burgeoning industry leader in the humanitarian space. GEM is undergoing unprecedented growth, and we are seeking a team-oriented personality who can support a growing team gracefully in the midst of change.

Position Description

• Report directly to the Chief Development Officer (CDO).
• Responsible for all donor records database activities (“CRM”), including maintenance, donor reports, data integrity, and integration with solicitation portals.  Experience with Blackbaud and Raiser’s Edge NXT a plus.
• Matching gift and donor portal confirmations and maintenance.
• Create and send formal acknowledgement letters to Donors.
• Administrative Assistance to front-line fundraising staff, including meeting scheduling and coordination where needed.
• Serve as a primary contact for donors who call/email GEM, helping to resolve problems, questions, and concerns.
• Coordinate Third Party Fundraiser requests, peer to peer fundraising initiatives.
• Coordinate Marketing Material and outreach as appropriate with social and external channels
• Facilitates mailing for acknowledgment letters and oversees data entry of accurate log for incoming/outgoing mail in coordination with the Finance Department.
• Other duties as assigned 

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years experience in development environment for a public charity.
• Direct experience with fundraising CRM platforms, Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT a major plus.
• Competency with Microsoft Office or Google platform equivalents.
• Participation in GEM’s efforts to achieve goals and a commitment to GEM’s mission and values.
• Ability to work autonomously and be self-directed.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required.

Global Empowerment Mission

U.S. Retirement & Benefits Partners is a leading independent national financial services firm specializing in employee benefit and employer-sponsored retirement plans for public school, government, corporate, and non-profit employers. We have more than 1,110 team members across 34 offices within the U.S. and India. The business was formed in 2008 and today is one of the largest independent specialists serving over two million participants nationally in the K-12 market.

To learn more about our company, please visit our websites: www.usrbpartners.com | www.usebsg.com

The Director of Communications role is a critical strategic role leading internal and external communications efforts to build a stronger national culture and community across both our U.S. based organization and growing international team.

With a recently promoted new CEO and new investment partner, USRBP is embarking on the next chapter of its evolution which involves continuing to grow through acquisition and accelerating coming together as one national company with a common shared purpose, mission, and values.

The Director of Communications will play a vital role driving organizational awareness of critical initiatives, ensuring clear and timely information throughout USRBP and continuing to strengthen our culture and brand. You will partner cross-functionally with the senior leadership team and key departments including marketing, sales, technology and others to oversee and manage the flow of communications in the workplace. This role reports into the Vice President of Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external communications and help build company culture through strong storytelling and reinforcing our brand values
• Be a strategic partner to the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams
• Ensure organizational initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to employees and stakeholders.
• Elevate efforts to keep all employees informed through easy access to information and resources needed.
• Continue to increase employee engagement across the company, establish KPI’s and effectively summarize and report on progress.
• Ensure the company can respond effectively and appropriately in times of crisis and change.
• Partner with senior leaders to design and promote recognition initiatives.
• Continue to elevate the community impact and service to a national audience.
• Develop and manage through influence, a network of volunteer communication champions across the business to ensure a constant feedback loop and flow of ideas and content.
• Ensure the organization keeps up to date with the latest communication trends and technology.
• Collaborate with our Marketing team to manage external partners such as agencies and public relations firms.
• Plan, edit, and write content for a variety of internal communications mediums including company SharePoint sites, newsletters, job aids, emails, presentations, etc.
• Ownership of internal company communication outlets including content strategy and oversight.
• Work collaboratively with teams on strategic company projects and initiatives to develop communications strategy and oversee development and distribution.
• Draft messages or scripts from senior executives for presentation
• In partnership with human resources, develop the internal communication response to crisis situations that affect the organization.
• Coordinate website maintenance to ensure new and consistent information (articles, links, stories, events) is posted regularly and all employee and company information is kept up to date.
• Plan, develop, and distribute press releases to highlight significant company initiatives and events.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years in corporate communications with manager or director level experience
• Highly collaborative style; experience developing and implementing communications strategies
• Excellent writing/editing, verbal, and digital communication skills
• A strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives concurrently
• Relationship builder with excellent listening skills and the flexibility and finesse to “manage by influence”
• High energy, maturity, and leadership with the ability to serve as a unifying force and to position communications discussions at both the strategic and tactical levels
• Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters
• Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives
• Organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects while working on a deadline or in a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in strategic communications planning, including the development of measurable objectives and associated KPIs
• Demonstrated success developing communications with a DEI lens.
• The creativity to produce exciting and interesting content.
• Experience with public relations and/or crisis communications.

U.S. Retirement & Benefits Partners

About Butterfly Pavilion: Here at Butterfly Pavilion, we transform the way people think about invertebrates. These small but mighty animals that surround us are so much more than people think. They are everywhere because everything depends on them. They are the hidden heroes of the animal kingdom. As the leader in invertebrate knowledge, inspiration, and connection, Butterfly Pavilion works to foster an appreciation of these critical animals by educating the public about the need to protect and care for threatened habitats globally while conducting research for solutions in invertebrate conservation. Whether it is providing unique, hands-on learning experiences in our exhibits and educational programs, conducting new research that sets the standard for zoos across the country, or building innovative solutions for species and habitat conservation in countries around the world, Butterfly Pavilion is leading the way in ensuring invertebrates are protected for the future.  

Looking forward, we are committed to providing the most enriching experience for our audience, being recognized as a scientific authority, and being a leading educational resource for invertebrate animals.  To this end, Butterfly Pavilion is in the early stages of launching a $55 million Capital Campaign to build a new Butterfly Pavilion in Broomfield, Colorado, in a new, state-of-the-art facility in 2025.    

A large part of who we are as an organization is how we interact with each other. Valuing our facility, guests, donors, and our team is a priority; without these puzzle pieces, we can’t make it all work. These Core Values guide us throughout our day.  We Love What We Do at Butterfly Pavilion; we Make Science Cool by Going Above and Beyond for all guests, donors, and team members while Leading Change in invertebrate conservation.  We Know Our Stuff and work to have a healthy culture by Being Positive and Welcoming to All.  These aren’t just words, but words for us to live by here at Butterfly Pavilion. 

Core Values:

Make Science Cool: Science has the power to change the world, and education is where it starts. We immerse our guests in the world of invertebrates, creating a safe, comfortable atmosphere to make connections to nature, filling guests with wonder, and inspiring them to embrace their role as stewards of our environment. 

Go Above and Beyond: It is “our job” to find a solution, even if we did not create the problem. We never stop with okay, instead striving for world-class in all we do. 

Love What You Do: As a conservation organization, we are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to do the work we do each day. Depending on role, project, or task, we stand behind that work with an unwavering belief in the significance of our efforts to support our mission, knowing our passion will inspire others to join our efforts. 

Be Positive: We approach challenges with vibrant optimism. Always assuming positive intent, we embrace a productive problem-solving attitude and a supportive team-oriented atmosphere. 

Know Your Stuff: We are the experts on invertebrates and their conservation. We are well-informed and present knowledge in a way that is accessible to the public and allows us to embrace our role as community leader locally and globally. 

Lead Change: We approach our work with a sense of exploration and adventure, pioneering new ways to view the world in which we live. As problem solvers, we seek new ways of tackling challenges and approaching opportunities. 

Welcome All: We pride ourselves in embracing diversity of thoughts, beliefs, and lifestyles. We embrace a kind, compassionate, and engaging approach, welcoming all people in the work we do. We seek a competency of cultural understanding and social responsibility to make it as easy as possible for others to join us in conserving our natural world. 

FLSA: Full Time/Non-Exempt

Salary/Hourly Rate Range: $20-24/hour

Position Summary: The donor Relations Coordinator is responsible for supporting the donor relations department with critical research, donor support and engagement, gift fulfillment, executing campaigns, and donor database management.

The Donor Relations Coordinator will support annual revenue targets by identifying, engaging, planning, and ultimately supporting soliciting gifts from foundation, corporate, and individual donors, as well as supporting the organization’s annual gala by procuring auction items, managing ticketing and auction platforms, and communicating with gala attendees.

This position will enter all donor gifts into the organization’s CRM and provide acknowledgment and tax-deductible information to donors in a timely manner. The Donor Relations Coordinator will work with teammates to create reports and lists from the CRM and support mailings and email campaigns. The Donor Relations Coordinator will communicate with donors and be required to handle phone calls, emails, and other communications in a professional manner. 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities: 

• Create and/or maintain accurate database records of the organization’s contacts and donation histories. (Experience in Neon or an equivalent CRM system is preferred).
• Maintain accurate records of donor and prospect engagement/cultivation activity by the CEO, Vice President of Donor Relations, and other members of the Donor Relations team.
• Maintain and update CRM with critical details of current targets and future prospects.
• Manage and provide all requested donor items, including tickets, tax items, and invitations to special events.
• Work with the Donor Relations team to secure low-dollar gifts for annual giving, annual gala, and corporate sponsorships. 
• Work with the Finance Department to reconcile revenue every month and provide support for annual financial audit.
• Work within donor CRM to update prospect pipelines, track prospects and request strategies, manage task assignments, and maintain timelines. Remind team members of outstanding tasks and follow-up actions weekly, ensuring donor pipeline and revenue goals are met.
• Support donor events by creating lists, mailing invitations, managing RSVP lists, and working and attending events as needed.
• Support with the procurement of in-kind gifts.
• Communicate professionally with prospects, donors, vendors, and teammates through verbal and written communications.
• File and retrieve organization records, documents, and reports.
• Prepare documents and reports for review and presentation to boards of directors, committees, and executives.
• Work with the Marketing Department to maintain and update Donor Relations webpages.
• Use various office software programs efficiently. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM, Adobe products, and others as assigned).
• Read and analyze incoming email submissions and distribute them as needed.
• Attend all relevant events on- and off-site.
• Assist in other financial development projects and other duties as assigned.

Competencies:  

1.     Project/Time Management

2.     Technically Savvy

3.     Detail oriented

4.     Communication skills

5.     Initiative

6.     Flexible

7.     Department knowledge

8.     Teamwork 

Qualifications/Experience: 

• 3 years of experience in the nonprofit development field, office administration, or database management.
• Proven excellence in customer service.
• In-depth understanding of the entire MS Office suite. (Especially SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred, but relevant work experience is acceptable.
• Ability to organize a daily workload by setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and moving projects forward independently.
• Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, great attention to detail, the ability to process and maintain confidential information, and develop strong relationships with internal and external constituencies to promote a positive collaborative spirit across the organization’s network.
• Experience using CRM or other database.
• Public speaking and Spanish language skills are a plus.

Additional Requirements:  

• Regularly attend organization, branch, and department staff meetings and trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements:  

While performing the responsibilities of this position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the position will encounter.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

At Butterfly Pavilion, the employee is occasionally exposed to moderate to loud environmental noise for extended periods of time.

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit, stand, and use their hands and fingers to handle/feel/grasp. The employee is occasionally required to reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee should be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs. 

Butterfly Pavilion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply for open positions and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or veteran status. 

The position is open until filled.  No phone calls or drop-ins, please.  

Butterfly Pavilion

Avalara is a rapidly growing technology company that’s fundamentally changing the world of transactional tax compliance. We deliver comprehensive, cloud-based automation solutions that adapt to the ever-changing global tax landscape.

Job Summary:

The Director of Internal Communications will be highly experienced in employee-related and people manager communications in North America and, ideally, across Europe and India. This individual is a hands-on leader who can provide strategic counsel to senior executives as well as lean into the day-to-day internal communications tasks and coach a team of direct reports. The Director will possess deep experience in a variety of issues management and people-related organizational announcements and have the proven ability to not only create communications plans from scratch but also program manage a comprehensive global internal communications calendar at a high-growth technology company, where change is constant. This leader will also mentor, manage, and grow a team of talented internal communicators. This strategic position will report to the company’s Senior Director of Corporate Communications. This role will work closely with the Chief People Officer (CPO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), General Counsel, and every leader within Avalara’s People and Culture (P&C) organization. The Director and their team will draft, edit, and distribute internally facing communications for business related news as well as HR initiatives including career development, regional and global compensation and benefits programs, performance management, rewards and recognition, onboarding, employee engagement, diversity, and others. Additionally, the successful candidate will play a critical role in helping to deliver engaging digital employee communications by managing our intranet, what we call the Grove, and supporting content creation and promotion of our virtual global company meetings with our CEO and other business leaders, called AvaChats, as well as support content creation and execution of our annual global company meeting, CONNECT, which will be held in-person and virtual in February 2024.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create and program manage a global internal communications strategy, messaging and collateral (written and visual) for employee and people manager communications at Avalara.
• Support strategic communications for the Chief People Officer (CPO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), spanning internal and external media channels, positioning them as trusted, transparent, C-Suite leaders.
• Host and support critical internal stakeholder meetings to drive alignment, present plans and timelines, and gain agreement. This includes global monthly meetings with the CEO and other business leaders, HR-related meetings, leadership team meetings, and more.
• Serve as trusted strategic communications counsel to executives and HR business partners, collaborating with Avalara’s Corporate Communications team on a coordinated approach, annual communications plan, and related messaging and materials.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Marketing in updating and implementing a global employer brand narrative that is tailored to specific geographies.
• Partner with the HR leadership team and regional HR and leadership teams to develop a cohesive global calendar and communications strategies for key HR initiatives.
• Review all communications materials created by the internal communications team members.
• In partnership with HR business partners, supervise communications to managers while advancing our capabilities to reach this critical audience and convert them into communicators.
• Align to a global strategy, corporate messaging, and standards for all written and visual communications with Avalara’s Corporate Communications, Brand, and Marketing teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 15+ years of relevant internal communications experience at technology company managing a team of direct reports; strong preference for those who specifically worked with HR teams in North America, Europe, and India
• Must have deep issues management and people-related organizational announcements experience and expertise
• Strong technical skills for internal material development programs (MS Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others) and communications platforms (Slack, Zoom, Teams, etc.)
• Strong executive presence and negotiation skills
• Extreme attention to detail, time management, organization skills.
• Excellent planning, project management, prioritization, and presentation skills
• Must have a positive and flexible attitude for working in a fast-paced environment and be able to build strong relationships across various departments and functions

About Avalara:

We’re building cloud-based tax compliance solutions to handle every transaction in the world. Imagine every transaction you make — every tank of gas, cup of coffee, or pair of sneakers, every movie ticket, meal kit, or streamed song, every sensor-to-sensor ping. Nearly every time you make a purchase, physical or digital, there’s an accompanying unique and nuanced tax compliance calculation. The logic behind calculating taxes — the rules, rates, and boundaries is a global, layered, three-dimensional mess of complexity, with compliance dictated by governments and applied by every business, every day.

Avalara works with businesses of all sizes, all over the world — from corner stores to gigantic global retailers — to calculate tax accurately and automatically, at speeds measured in milliseconds. That’s a massive technical challenge, in terms of scale, reliability, and complexity, and we do it better than anyone. That’s why we’re growing fast. Headquartered in Seattle, Avalara has offices across the U.S. and around the world, in Brazil, Canada, India, U.K, Belgium and across Europe.

Equal Opportunities

Avalara is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, US Veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.

Avalara