<p>We are looking for an experienced Change Manager to lead organizational transformation efforts within the retail industry. Based in East Metro, this role will focus on driving change initiatives that enhance employee engagement and adoption while minimizing business disruptions. As a Long-term Contract position, this opportunity offers the chance to collaborate with executives and diverse teams to craft tailored strategies that align with business goals and foster smooth transitions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement a comprehensive change management strategy that aligns with organizational milestones and objectives.</p><p>• Conduct stakeholder analyses, evaluate readiness, and assess potential impacts to ensure successful change adoption.</p><p>• Identify risks associated with change initiatives and establish mitigation plans to address them effectively.</p><p>• Lead communication efforts across the organization, including crafting executive updates, employee messaging, and facilitating town halls.</p><p>• Design and maintain communication materials tailored to various audiences to ensure clarity and consistency.</p><p>• Collaborate with leaders to enhance their communication skills and ability to advocate for change initiatives.</p><p>• Partner with project teams and HR/L&D to develop training programs that support user readiness and adoption.</p><p>• Coordinate go-live communications, gather feedback, and address issues to ensure smooth implementation.</p><p>• Monitor adoption metrics and provide recommendations for post-implementation reinforcement.</p><p>• Support ongoing change advocacy and engagement throughout the organization.</p>
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Communications Specialist III to join our team in St. Paul, Minnesota. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in crafting and executing marketing communications strategies that support global hospitality brands and contract management groups. Your efforts will focus on developing compelling sales materials, managing advertising assets, and organizing tradeshows and industry events to enhance brand presence and drive commercial success.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and manage a variety of sales support materials, including brochures, advertisements, case studies, and digital assets tailored to customer needs.<br>• Develop advertising content across digital, print, and event-related channels in collaboration with internal teams and external agencies.<br>• Ensure all marketing materials align with established brand standards, messaging frameworks, and legal requirements.<br>• Coordinate logistics for global tradeshows and industry events, including registration, vendor management, and exhibitor requirements.<br>• Oversee the production of tradeshow collateral, booth graphics, signage, and promotional items to ensure brand consistency.<br>• Partner with sales and marketing teams to execute events seamlessly and maximize their impact on brand visibility.<br>• Manage event budgets by tracking expenses, forecasting needs, and ensuring alignment with procurement policies.<br>• Facilitate post-event follow-up activities and organize assets for reuse to support ongoing sales initiatives.<br>• Ensure timely delivery and quality of marketing assets by managing content workflows, reviews, and approvals.