Internal Community Engagement Coordinator

Job Description
Ares Management is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Internal Community & Employee Engagement Coordinator to work primarily in the New York City office. This individual will be responsible for facilitating and coordinating programs, events, and initiatives designed to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction within the firm. An ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to build positive, engaging relationships with both new hires and legacy Ares team members. The ideal candidate must combine strategic engagement thinking, polished communication, data fluency, and strong people skills.

Primary Functions And Essential Responsibilities

In partnership with and under the supervision, facilitates and coordinates day‑to‑day tasks and processes for new charters for employee‑led shared interest groups, events, contests, and activities through the Internal Community governance process.

Implement strategies and initiatives to improve employee engagement, drive culture and camaraderie

Tracks and monitors action items to increase employee engagement and build consistent employee experiences that align with Ares’ culture

Leverages market data, conducts surveys and focus groups on gathering employee feedback, organizing events and activities that promote teambuilding and collaboration, and developing programs that recognize and reward employee contributions

Participate in managing the end‑to‑end development and implementation of an employee‑focused engagement groups and activities.

Supports Internal Community groups by attending NY based onsite/offsite events and activities.

Collaborates with the DEI, HR teams and Employee Resource Groups to understand regional and local employee engagement needs to provide effective solutions for fostering employee engagement practices and ensuring these efforts are in alignment with the firm’s overall goals.

Ensure program deadlines are met with high quality while managing multiple projects.

Provides input in internal communication sent by Internal Community and employee‑led Internal Community groups.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.

Strong business acumen with knowledge of the firm and key stakeholders

Ability to operate strategically using solid consultative, critical thinking and analytical skills.

Demonstrated ability to drive business results

Excellent leadership, organizational, time management and communication skills, including written, verbal, and active listening

Experience Required

Minimum 3 (for Associate) or 5 (for Senior Associate) years of experience in employee engagement or human resources, or a related field

Facilitating team‑building programs and events within mid‑to‑large enterprises or global firms

Planning and execution of projects

Multi‑tasking across competing priorities

Driving action to results

Facilitating group discussions

Establishing collaborative relationships with multiple departments and teams

General Requirements

Effective prioritization strategies

Technical proficiency: programs used include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Forms, Zoom, Teams, Adobe, Smartsheet and AI

Participation in ad‑hoc projects provided by Senior leadership or acquisition integrations

Able to work some nights and weekends periodically throughout the year

Strong sense of ownership

Passionate about creating a culture that supports Ares’ employees and firmwide initiatives

Reporting Relationships
Head of Internal Community

Compensation
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance‑based bonus. The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long‑Term Disability (LTD) and Short‑Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit. Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world‑class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.

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