TARGET Hiring for Director Communications, Internal, Employee Engagement & Experiential Events (FT Remote or Hybrid) Job at Minneapolis, MN Full Time

Job Title: Director of Internal Comms /Employee Engagement & Experiential Events

Classification: Exempt

Date: October 2022

About Us:

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America’s leading retailers.

Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It’s how we care, grow, and win together.

The Enterprise Communications team builds confidence, pride and advocacy for Target, connecting and counseling companywide to move our $100-billion business forward. Using our wide-reaching access and influence, we shape Target’s culture and protect and strengthen its reputation, and we help to drive traffic, sales and guest loyalty.

We’re looking for bold communicators and relationship-focused pros who think strategically and creatively and are committed to excellent execution and top-quality storytelling for all stakeholders.

Comprised of everything from public relations, internal and external communications and experiential and multimedia production, to executive communication and crisis management, Enterprise Communications offers a world-class canvas for communicators to serve Target’s millions of stakeholders.

The Director of Internal Comms/Meetings & Experiential Events

• Innovates and executes on experiential internal strategy to engage and delight Target global team members.

• Builds annual roadmap of event programming, and is responsible for the strategy and execution of branded experiences including Outer Spaces, REDtalks, Spot On, Behind the Bullseye, Bullseye Beat, Take 5 campaigns and more

• Responsible for generating new ideas which successfully support our hybrid approach to team member programming, as well as accessibility/inclusivity best practices

• Uses audience/business insights and awareness of cultural trends to pitch and evolve new programming accordingly

• Partners closely with Enterprise Communications counterparts to build holistic communications plans in support of company priorities

• Leads execution of Enterprise Communications-led meetings, including C-Suite, Officers, Town Hall, Leader Connect and more

• Partners closely with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team to support heritage months through external speaker series

• Builds and fosters strong working relationships with key internal partners, including HR, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Insights, Creative, Target tech, and more

• Leads industry benchmarking for capability

• Responsible for team member engagement budget and external agency relationships

• Leads a team and develops best-in-class talent.

• Lead the planning and workflow process for your team, including oversight and adherence to Enterprise Communications’ review and approval process

• Leads talent development routines for the team and participates in pyramid routines to ensure coaching and development, training and growth, and ongoing recognition

• Create and maintain a positive team culture by demonstrating behaviors consistent with Target’s values of Inclusivity, Connection and Drive

• Up to 25% Travel

• Other duties as needed

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs

About You:

• College degree or equivalent experience

• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant corporate communications experience

• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience

• Experience building and developing a diverse team of video, design and other creative/functional leads.

• Key awareness of current technologies and external cultural trends

• Ability to manage ambiguity, facilitate meetings with senior leaders, resolve conflict, build consensus, establish rapport and collaborate effectively, internally and externally, across all levels of an organization up to and including the Leadership Team and board of directors

This position may be considered for a Full-Time Remote or Hybrid work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the team members core role will be a blend of virtual and onsite at a Target location. A Full-Time Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that’s not a Target location, does not have a desk at their primary HQ work location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year.

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada residents is $119,500 to $215,100. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.

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