Manager of STAR Events and Communication

Marriott International is a globally renowned leader in the hospitality industry, committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences through its innovative service and dedication to quality. As part of its portfolio, Gaylord Hotels offers unique environments, services, and programming that bring people together in extraordinary ways. Located at 6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd, Aurora, Colorado, Gaylord Rockies blends exemplary hospitality with a vibrant culture that promotes creativity and entrepreneurial spirit among its associates, known as STARs. Marriott International embraces diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where unique backgrounds are valued, providing non-discriminatory opportunities across all protected statuses. The company offers attractive salary packages, relocation assistance, and a variety of benefits to support employee wellbeing and career growth. The position available is a full-time management role in human resources, offering a salary range of $75,000 to $96,000 annually, with eligibility for bonuses. The role is based on-site in Aurora, Colorado, and is pivotal in supporting the company’s vision and objectives through strategic internal communications and event management.

This role centers on the development, management, and marketing of internal communication initiatives and corporate events that establish and enhance company culture. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the production of all hotel-wide communications disseminated to employees via various platforms including email templates, memos, flyers, posters/signage, intranet, and communication stations. Creativity in developing and executing communication and event concepts is crucial as this role manages the Employee Communications team, ensuring effective messaging and engagement. A key responsibility includes crafting the General Manager’s internal communications and coordinating various events such as leadership outings, STAR rallies, and leadership team meetings. The role requires continual updating of communication tools and strategies aligned with current industry trends and budgetary constraints to maintain fiscal responsibility. Additionally, this position involves analyzing service issues, collaborating with operational teams to align strategies with brand objectives, budgeting, auditing expenses, and performance appraisals. The ideal candidate will also facilitate creative solutions to improve guest satisfaction, advise leaders on communication matters, and manage human resources activities related to interviewing, training, staffing, and employee relations. This management position requires a forward-thinking individual who values teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to fostering a supportive work environment within a prestigious hospitality brand, delivering meaningful and impactful internal communications and events.