Engagement & Community Manager

Ryan Companies US Inc; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Educational Assistance

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. seeks a seasoned Engagement & Team Member Experience leader to design and implement cohesive programs across project sites. You will plan inclusive site-wide events, promote wellbeing, and champion safety and belonging, elevating voices across construction environments.

The role emphasizes feedback-driven improvement, collaboration with clients and leadership, and active community outreach to support Giving Back initiatives in line with company values.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in employee engagement, event planning, program coordination, or culture-focused roles.
• Passion for workplace culture, wellbeing, sustainability, and social impact.
• Strong interpersonal skills across roles and cultures.
• Self-starter with organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Familiarity with DEI and CSR initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implement cohesive team member experience plans across sites.
• Design, coordinate and host inclusive events and wellness activities.
• Champion inclusion, equity, belonging, and safety, elevating diverse voices.
• Gather feedback, track participation, measure outcomes, report results.
• Advocate morale and day-to-day on-site experience for all team members.
• Lead Giving Back on-site and community outreach with charitable focus areas.
• Develop partnerships and community experiences aligned with Giving Back.
• Collaborate with clients and leadership to align engagement with project goals.

Skills

Employee engagement

Event planning

Program coordination

Culture-focused roles

Bilingual Spanish

Tools

Microsoft Office

Design tools

Job description

What you can expect to do:

• Engagement & Team Member Experience: Lead the design and implementation of cohesive Mission Critical team member experience plans that reflect Ryan's values and promote community, pride, inclusion, safety, and performance across one or more project sites.
• Design, coordinate, and host inclusive site-wide events, cultural moments, wellness activities, and appreciation efforts that strengthen connection among Ryan team members and subcontracted teams.
• Champion inclusion, equity, belonging, and total safety, both physical and psychological, by elevating diverse voices, promoting access to wellness and career development resources, and fostering an environment where every team member feels valued, connected, and supported.
• Gather feedback, track participation, measure outcomes, and communicate program results through qualitative and quantitative reporting that demonstrates impact and informs future planning and decision-making.
• Serve as a visible, trusted advocate for morale, recognition, inclusion, and an exceptional day-to-day experience for everyone working on site.

Community & Giving Back

Serve as the on-site and community outreach leader for Giving Back efforts that connect project teams with meaningful opportunities to support the surrounding community.

Develop and execute programs, partnerships, service opportunities, and community experiences aligned with Ryan's Giving Back focus areas of Shelter, Wellness, and Education.

Plan and promote charitable giving campaigns, volunteer initiatives, service days, local partnerships, and community engagement efforts that create measurable and sustainable impact where Ryan builds.

Community Partnerships

Partner with regional and sector marketing to support storytelling that promote team member experience initiatives, community partnerships, giving back activities, and project milestones.

Serve as a visible ambassador for Ryan within the local community, building and maintaining strong relationships with nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, community leaders, and other community stakeholders.

Cultivate and manage strategic community partnerships that advance Ryan's community impact goals and create measurable, lasting impact in the communities where we build.

Represent Ryan at community events, volunteer activities, industry gatherings, and stakeholder meetings to strengthen local relationships, expand partnership opportunities, and enhance Ryan's reputation as a trusted community partner.

Collaborate closely with clients, project leadership, and community stakeholders to align engagement and community impact initiatives with project objectives, client priorities, and local community needs.

What we expect you to bring:

• 5+ years of experience in employee engagement, event planning, program coordination, or culture-focused roles—preferably in construction, field operations, or large project environments.
• Passion for workplace culture, wellbeing, sustainability, and social impact.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across roles and cultural backgrounds.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and multitasking capabilities.
• Proficiency in communication platforms, Microsoft Office, and basic design/marketing tools.
• Bonus if you have this! Experience working on large-scale commercial or industrial construction projects.
• Familiarity with DEI, sustainability, or corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Bilingual or multilingual communication skills (especially Spanish) are a plus.

Compensation:

The salary range is $75,000 to $88,000. The salary base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission and/or an incentive program.

Eligibility:

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Retirement and Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Parenting Benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Pet insurance
• Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Disclaimer: Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.

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