Engagement And Executive Communications Manager

Summary

Join Harbor's growing team as the Manager of Engagement and Executive Communications! This key role supports the executive office, ensuring seamless communication and coordination between executives, employees, and stakeholders. You will manage employee engagement initiatives, executive communications, event planning, and leadership team support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and passionate about effective communication. This full-time position offers remote work flexibility from anywhere in the US or Canada (East Coast hours preferred). Contribute to meaningful engagement strategies and work in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in internal communications, event coordination, or executive support
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, engaging, and professional content
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with communication tools like SharePoint, Teams, or similar platforms
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing employee engagement initiatives, such as town halls, leadership Q&A sessions, and employee recognition events
• Develop materials to promote engagement programs, including email campaigns, intranet updates, and visual content
• Draft, edit, and coordinate executive messages, presentations, and announcements to employees and stakeholders
• Collaborate with the Sr. Manager of Internal Communications to ensure messaging aligns with the company’s tone, goals, and culture
• Maintain and update key communication materials, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination
• Support the planning and execution of leadership events, off-site meetings, and strategic workshops
• Coordinate event logistics, including venue selection, vendor management, attendee registration, and post-event follow-ups
• Monitor budgets and timelines to ensure event success
• Assist the Chief of Staff in assembling agendas, materials, and presentations for leadership meetings and events, ensuring accuracy and readiness
• Coordinate meeting logistics, including scheduling, invitations, and on-site or virtual arrangements
• Act as a liaison between the executive team and various internal stakeholders to facilitate efficient communication
• Maintain project trackers and timelines, ensuring deadlines are met for communication and engagement initiatives
• Assist in tracking metrics to assess the effectiveness of internal communications and engagement strategies
• Handle ad-hoc tasks and special projects in collaboration with the Sr. Manager of Internal Communications and Engagement

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services or corporate environment
• Familiarity with executive-level communications and employee engagement best practices
• Basic graphic design skills or experience with tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite

Benefits

• Opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and contribute to meaningful engagement strategies
• A supportive and collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation
• Exposure to diverse projects that enhance leadership communications and employee connection
• This is a full-time position that can be worked from anywhere in the US or Canada (East Coast hours preferred)