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Our Mission:
MidPen is building the future of affordable housing. Combining beautifully designed communities with life-transforming services for our residents, we're on a mission to help our partners, residents, and employees see what's possible. We believe community is the key to a healthy and successful collective future, and we are changing the world from our own backyard!
Role Purpose:
One of MidPen Housing's top four corporate goals is to be the "employer of choice" in our industry. We strive to create a culture of learning and innovation where our employees feel valued, connected to our mission and empowered to do their best. The Employee Communications Manager will develop and manage an integrated communications plan to help accomplish these goals. This individual will be responsible for executing against that plan which will entail managing and producing a diverse set of employee communications events and deliverables. The right candidate will be able to think both strategically and creatively.
Your day to day:
Develop an integrated Employee Communications Plan and Calendar to support all key initiatives related to employees and prospective employees. Implement and manage against this plan.
Manage and produce employee events – Quarterly field meetings; the Annual All Staff meeting; possibly other events as needed
Manage the MidPen Intranet (built on SharePoint): produce content for the Corporate News section (using various mediums including video); ensure that content managers from MidPen's business units adhere to corporate guidelines and standards; promote its adoption across the company; and ensure that it is up-to-date, relevant and an effective tool for cross-company collaboration
Assess and manage the use of Social Media to recruit talent, enhance employee communications and help employees connect to our mission and to one another.
Develop a communication s strategy to promote MidPen's Core Values (Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) and recognize individuals who exemplify those values
Establish Employee Communications protocols based on industry best practices – protocols for email, announcements, etc.
Write various communications (emails, blogs, etc.) for MidPen executives to deliver as needed – including communications that support effective change management.
What you bring:
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
4 – 6 years' experience in a communications role that included scoping, managing and producing a variety of communications deliverables. Ideally, some experience specifically in an employee communications capacity
Proven ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization and to work with / lead cross-functional teams
Excellent writing and editing skills as demonstrated by examples of previous work
Ability to manage programs and events from concept to completion, working with internal teams and, on occasion, outside vendors
Social media and digital media expertise
Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing requirements and prioritize accordingly
Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in handling confidential materials and matters
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Knowledge of In-Design, Adobe Creative Suite or other design software not required but preferred.
Commitment to MidPen's mission, core values and philosophy
Life at MidPen:
When you join MidPen, you join a team of passionate, committed individuals. Whether you work at our corporate office or onsite at one of our communities, MidPen employees help transform lives from day one while enjoying the following full time benefits and perks:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Competitive vacation and sick time accrual, and personal holiday hours
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance and AD&D
Great work-life balance, including a wellness program
Free on-site parking
In-house trainings and external classes supporting professional development
Company outings and team-building activities
Financial counseling and generous discretionary retirement contributions
Our Values:
At MidPen, we seek those with good hearts and great minds - those who share our dream of providing affordable housing to all. We are guided by five core values that shape our interactions with our partners, residents, and each other:
Integrity: We provide accurate, timely information, manage our company resources responsibly, and conduct all aspects of our business honestly and fairly.
Collaboration: We work as a team that seeks out and honors diverse opinions, ideas, and skill sets in order to achieve common goals. We understand that individual success is linked with our collective success.
Accountability: We follow through on the commitments we make to one another, our partners, our residents and our communities. We deliver specific, defined results and take responsibility for the consequences of our actions or inactions.
Respect: We treat our employees, residents, vendors, partners, investors, and the community in which we work with dignity. We welcome social and intellectual diversity and we recognize and value the unique contributions made by our diverse stakeholders.
Excellence: We set and strive to meet a high standard for quality, professionalism and competence. We create a work environment that inspires extraordinary work, recognizes results, and gives everyone a chance to make a difference and share in the organization's success.
We want you to be part of #TeamMidPen. Find more than a job. Find community.. Apply today!
We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer
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