Culture and Community Engagement Director

Cavco Industries, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Culture and Community Engagement Director at Cavco will operationalize the One Cavco culture and drive internal employee empowerment programs across our 8,000-employee footprint. Reporting to the VP of HR, the role focuses on program adoption, scaled communications, and measurable engagement across decentralized teams, partnering with ELT and plant HR leads to elevate employee experience and retention.

Success is measured by adoption rates of One Cavco, participation in Homes For Our Own and

Qualifications

• Requires 5–7+ years leading multi-site initiatives.
• HR, talent or communications background with change leadership experience.
• Experience driving organizational change at scale across a large footprint.

Responsibilities

• Scale culture and One Cavco principles across all segments.
• Advise ELT and partner with local HR leads for training and education programs.
• Drive enrollment and adoption of Homes For Our Own and financial literacy initiatives.
• Improve Cavcommunity visibility and enhance employee onboarding and recognition.

Skills

HR leadership

Change management

Communication strategy

Employee engagement

Job description

At Cavco, we build more than just affordable homes. We build environments where our employees develop and thrive. We are seeking a dynamic Culture and Community Engagement Director to operationalize our "One Cavco" cultural identity and champion employee empowerment programs across our 8,000-employee manufacturing footprint. If you are an HR, talent, or communications professional with 5 to 7+ years of experience leading multi-site initiatives that drive meaningful organizational change on a massive scale, we encourage you to apply.

Reporting directly to the VP of HR, you will bypass traditional event planning to focus on strategic program adoption, scaled communications and measurable engagement across decentralized teams. From advising our Executive Leadership Team to collaborating with local organizational leadership, you will be the driving force behind strengthening company values while elevating employee engagement to drive retention and enhance employee experience.

Position Summary

The Culture and Community Engagement Director will operationalize the One Cavco culture and drive internal employee empowerment programs across all business segments. Rather than focusing on event planning, this mid-level management role focuses on program adoption, scaled communications and measurable employee engagement across the entire Cavco organization.

The ideal candidate will act as a strategic coordinator, working closely with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to identify cultural needs, while partnering with local plant HR leads to execute training and financial education programs. Success in this role is measured by increased adoption of One Cavco, influencing Homes for Our Own (HFOO) participation and employee program enrollment, elevate Cavcommunity visibility, and enhance Team Member recognition programs and onboarding experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Scale One Cavco Delivery: Standardize and scale One Cavco principles, curriculum development and onboarding across all Cavco business segments.
• Collaborate with Local Leadership: Partner directly with local Leaders throughout Cavco to understand One Cavco adoption to ensure consistent execution and messaging. Identify opportunities for improvement and develop strategic plans to improve outcomes.
• ELT Advisory: Collaborate with the ELT to diagnose regional or segment-level organizational needs, offering data-driven training solutions to influence positive structural change.
• Strategic Program Enrollment (Homes For Our Own & Financial Literacy)
• Drive Program Adoption: Champion internal marketing, communication, and enrollment strategies for the Homes For Our Own (HFOO) housing and financial literacy programs to meet corporate utilization targets.
• Partner with Operations: Work alongside the dedicated HFOO Program Facilitator to bridge the gap between back-end program operations and front-end employee awareness.
• Expand Education Outreach: Organize, schedule and increase the frequency of cross-plant meetings and workshops focused on financial education and first-time homeownership.
• Enhance Capital Fundraising: Increase visibility to employee giving and identify key opportunities for strategic donations.
• Community Impact & Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Tracking
• Align Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR