Temporary Employee Experience & Communications Manager

Company Overview

Talking Rain Beverage Company creates better-for-you beverages. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity, hiring people who enhance the company.
Position Overview

Role: Employee Experience & Engagement Specialist – a 32‑hour‑per‑week temporary position through September212026. Reports to Senior Employee Experience & Brand Manager. Location: Hybrid – Preston, WA office 3+ days a week and on‑site at events as needed. Hourly rate: $51.00–$58.00. Note: New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, with possible higher based on experience, internal equity, and market.
Key Responsibilities

Design, manage, and execute an annual rhythm of employee experience initiatives, collaborating with the CE&E leadership team.
Lead campus events and experiences with CE&E leadership, Business Coordinators, and facilities teams.
Champion diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives through storytelling and as a member of the Rain Maker Inclusivity Council.
Manage the Rain Maker101 onboarding program, coordinating presenters, scheduling, scripting, and activities for quarterly sessions.
Maintain the internal communications and events calendar, ensuring consistent storytelling aligned with company goals.
Create and maintain content on the intranet, IceBox Drive, campus signage, campus TV, flyers, and internal channels (Teams, intranet, email).
Provide copywriting, editing, and editorial support for internal channels and campaigns.
Partner with Talent Acquisition and People Operations to enhance the employer brand across LinkedIn, social media, and recruitment channels.
Produce branded materials for employee awareness, events, and community engagement in collaboration with creative teams.
Support additional responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications

7+ years of experience planning, building, and managing employee experiences, events, and activities in organizations with 450+ people and a wide geographic footprint.
7+ years of writing and editorial experience, preferably in corporate communications, PR, or employer branding.
Strong proficiency in project and program management, able to plan and execute complex programs independently.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – clear communicator and collaborator.
Strong organization and planning skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (SharePoint, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), Canva, and Trello.
Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Ability to travel locally or regionally as needed for special assignments.
Benefits

Three weeks of vacation per calendar year, with additional weeks accrued over time.
Six weeks of paid parental leave for FMLA qualifying employees, with additional medical leave for birth mothers.
Flexibility stipend for eligible employees to cover phone, internet, or other remote work expenses.
Relocation assistance when available.
Mileage reimbursement program for carpooling to work at least twice a week.
Immediate vesting 401(k) with company match and investment customization.
Reimbursements for fitness and community events (fun runs, triathlons, cycling tours).
On‑site gym access in Preston, including a personal trainer twice a week.
Medical, dental, and vision plans, with one plan free for Rain Makers.
Vehicle program: mileage reimbursement at IRS rate for field sales specialists; company car or stipend for sales managers; cost‑effective vehicle reimbursement solutions for senior sales roles.
Eligibility for the full benefits package is based on an average of 30+ hours per week in regular (not temporary) positions.

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