Mission Critical Community Engagement Lead

Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Educational assistance

Volunteer time off

Employee discounts

Charitable matching

Volunteer events paid

Job summary

Ryan Companies is seeking an Engagement & Community Manager for either our Westmont, IL or downtown Chicago office with up to 50% travel to engage communities where we build.

This strategic, visible role leads community impact, partner development, and team member experience across Mission Critical projects, coordinating with HR, Marketing, Sustainability, and sector leadership to translate values into measurable local impact.

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 cultural backgrounds.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and multitasking capabilities.
• Proficiency in communication platforms, Microsoft Office, and basic design/marketing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.

Skills

Employee engagement

Event planning

Program coordination

Culture-focused roles

Tools

Microsoft Office

Design tools

Job description

Ryan Companies is seeking an Engagement & Community Manager for either our Westmont, IL or downtown Chicago office with up to 50% travel to engage communities where we build.

This strategic, visible role leads community impact, partner development, and team member experience across Mission Critical projects, coordinating with HR, Marketing, Sustainability, and sector leadership to translate values into measurable local impact.