Communications & Engagement Coordinator

Job Description

About the Team

You’ll be part of the WSI Associate Communication and Engagement team responsible for providing communications, engagement and recognition programs across the company.

Working across our pillars of Employer Branding, Product and Company, Culture, Wellbeing, Recognition, Equity and Inclusion and Giving Back, our purpose is to ensure WSI associates are connected, informed, engaged, and have a positive associate experience as they build their career home with WSI.

About The Role

The Associate Communication and Engagement Coordinator is responsible for supporting and enabling all activities across the team, which supports all WSI associates in Corporate and Brand roles, globally. It involves administrative support, analysis, communication and activities to support all of our communication and engagement activities.

The ideal candidate is a people person who is passionate about connecting people and an agile learner who enjoys working at pace on multiple priorities and projects. You’ll be skilled in Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel, PPT, Adobe, SharePoint) with creative skills to design high quality visuals and video content. You’ll have excellent project management skills along with planning, prioritizing and organizing tasks and deliverable.

You’re Excited About This Opportunity Because You Will...

Have the opportunity to learn and develop your career, developing communication skills at a company level, working cross brands, functions and geographies

Be part of the broader HR team, partnering across HR functions to support our people plans and initiatives

Help create revised processes to help the team run as smoothly and efficiently as possible

Use your analytical skills to review data and interpret information to help shape business decisions and direction

Show your creativity and eye for design creating content and visuals that are high quality and high impact

Co-ordinate administration for the team, working across a variety of topics and projects

Key Tasks Include

Analyzing Employer Brand data for trends, provide insights and follow up actions

Analyzing communication data (email, SharePoint data etc) to review engagement and participation, making recommendations as required

Manage the WSI Corporate Communication schedule for all events and communications

Administer Programs for associate recognition and service

Update associate facing SharePoint sites and digital screens

Administer volunteer, inclusion, and engagement events – in person and online

Create communication digital content e.g. video, creative banners, and communications messaging

Why you will love working at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

We’re a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibe

A technologically and data-driven business

Competitive salaries and comprehensive health benefits

We’re at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generation

We’re passionate about our internal and external clients and live/breathe the client experience

We get to be creative daily

A smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideas

We believe in autonomy and reward taking initiative

We have fun!

Essential Functions And Experience

Minimum 1-2 years working in an HR/Communications Function; commensurate experience in an internship or college coursework acceptable

Excellent planning, time management, communication, decision-making, presentation, and organization skills.

Proven ability to perform effectively in a rapid changing environment.

Strong communication skills, including verbal and written.

Excellent attention to detail and ability to see the big picture

Problem solving skills, a flexible work style and adaptable to change

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools

Highly developed interpersonal skills and project management are critical to this position.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time

Ability to type on a keyboard and operate a PC

Ability to converse over a telephone

Ability to transport materials or equipment or lifting, moving, carrying objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis

Ability to work in office and perform in corporate environment

About Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the home.  Our family of brands includes Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham.  These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry.  We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room, and even outdoor spaces.  We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago.  What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate.  In 2017, we acquired Outward, Inc., a 3-D imaging and augmented reality platform for the home furnishings and décor industry.  Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.

Benefits

Once you are here, you can look forward to a wide variety of benefits designed to help you grow, personally and professionally, to keep you healthy, to prepare you for the unexpected, to care for your family and to build a secure future. Depending on your position and your location, here’s a look at what you might be eligible for:

A generous discount on all Williams Sonoma Inc. brands through multiple shopping channels

A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities

Paid vacations, holidays and other time-off programs

Health benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care tax-free spending accounts; medical, family and bereavement leave; same-sex domestic partner benefits; short- and long-term disability programs; life and travel insurance; an employee assistance program

Tax-free commuter benefits

A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health

In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University

Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities

Location specific sample sales

A business casual work environment

San Francisco based bike share program

Time off to volunteer

Matching donations to qualifying nonprofit organizations

The expected starting pay range for this position is $60,000- $70,000 anually. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.

About Us

Our Company

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.