Employee Experience & Communications Specialist

WHO WE ARE

We're Talking Rain, and we're so much more than water. We build flavorful brands, like Sparkling Ice, Sparkling Ice +Caffeine, Sparkling Ice +Energy, Talking Rain Waters, and AQA pH waters. We're creating connections with every sip!

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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

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, 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.

Reports to: Sr. Employee Experience & Brand Manager

Direct Reports: N/A

Location: Hybrid at our Preston, WA office 3+ days a week and on site at events as needed.

• Life happens and we know it. In-office days and hours are dependent on department and business needs, so as long as you're honest about your needs, we will do what we can to support when things pop up.

Annual Bonus Potential: 7% - Eligibility is based on the company hitting annual financial targets.

Hourly Rate: $30.00 - $40.00

Note: New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

• Plan 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.

• Drive the tone and content of employee messaging with the CE&E leadership team, including the Culture Connect program, campus signage, campus TV content and flyers, cultural touchpoints, internal campaigns and communications, aligned with the TR brand, voice, and direction.

• Manage on-campus Rain Maker event communications with CE&E leadership team, to build company culture and community, including but not limited to the corporate events and product launches such as summer BBQ, campus 5k, Thanksgiving, Employee Appreciation Day, building events, and the Winter Bazaar.

• Manage the Rain Maker 101 program, working with the Onboarding Manager 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.

• Craft copy aligned to our corporate voice and audience needs for internal and external communications in support of the Rain Maker and community experience. Includes social media posts/responses, press releases, internal email web and intranet copy.

• Provide copy editing, editorial advice and support.

• Oversee the intake, prioritization, and execution of communication requests across multiple stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery and impact.

• Track communications engagement metrics to optimize communication strategies and enhance efficiency.

• Manage vendors and vendor performance for reception (including maintenance of the company phone tree), South Fork (RM101) and others as required to ensure quality employee experience.

• Manage Plant and Warehouse employee programs to build community and inclusion among our hourly workers.

• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum of 3 years of experience planning, building and managing employee experiences, events and activities, ideally in organizations over 450 people and with wide geographical footprint, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 3 years writing and editorial experience, preferably in a corporate communications environment, or equivalent experience.

• Strong proficiency with LinkedIn.

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), Canva.

• Strong organization and planning skills. Excellent attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills. Clear communicator and collaborator.

• Ability to build and maintain rapport and trust by building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, and agency vendors.

• Ability to pivot quickly in response to business needs, support crisis communications, and adapt messaging strategies in real-time.

• Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, occasionally working evenings and weekends for special assignments or events.

• Ability to travel locally, occasionally working evenings and weekends as needed for special assignments.

Rain Makers are people who are accountable, curious, and inclusive.

We hold ourselves accountable and recognize room for growth while openly accepting feedback. We embrace change to deliver progressive results.

Rain Makers don't wait for answers - we go find them. Curiosity is part of what makes us so successful. Sometimes we push back, productively challenging the status quo.

We promote inclusivity. Valuing communication and respect, ensuring everyone has a seat at the table. We are an approachable bunch, building and fostering relationships with people of all backgrounds.

WHAT WE OFFER

Nothing makes a great job even better than throwing in a few perks, and we want to equip our Rain Makers with everything they need to maintain their health and well-being. That means things like...

• Three Weeks of Vacation. And that's just to start! Spend some time with us, and you'll accrue an additional week every few years, depending on your exempt status!

• Six Weeks of Paid Parental Leave. Parents get to spend time at home bonding with their new addition (whether it arrives by birth, fostering, or adoption). For birth mothers, additional time is provided for medical leave. Depending on the state in which you reside, additional time may also be available for parents who do not require medical leave.

• Flexibility Stipend. For eligible Rain Makers, spend this extra monthly stipend as you wish, but know it's intended to contribute to things like your phone, internet or other business uses while working remotely or needs outside of normal working hours.

• Relocation: Relocation Available (when available)

• Onsite and Hybrid Employees: Get paid to carpool! Drive to work with another Rain Maker every week at least 2X a week and receive $0.25 per mile.

• 401k with Immediate Vesting. With matched contributions and investment customization, we'll help build a plan to reach your goals.

• Fitness Reimbursements. We're all about going the extra mile, so we provide reimbursements for community events and competitions like fun runs, triathlons, and cycling tours.

• Employees may also enjoy access to our on-site gym in Preston complete with a personal trainer 2 days per week.

• Medical/Dental/Vision. Not only do we offer it, but our plans are excellent and flexible to your needs. And one is even free for our Rain Makers!

• Vehicle Program -

• Field Sales Specialist- Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate

• Field Sales Managers and Market Managers- Company car or vehicle stipend included!

• Regional Sales Managers and Sales Directors- We use the leader in vehicle reimbursement solutions, Motus. This program provides a monthly fixed and variable rate that adheres to IRS guidelines for the business use of personal vehicles.

Please note, eligibility for our full benefits package is based on an average of 30+ hours per week in regular (not temporary) positions.

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