Internal Communications and Employee Experience Coordinator (East Bay)

About MidPen 

At MidPen, we build communities that change lives. Since 1970, we have been committed to our mission: to provide safe, affordable housing of high quality to those in need; establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and foster diverse communities that allow people from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds to live in dignity, harmony, and mutual respect.

We develop affordable housing, provide professional property management for all our communities, and coordinate robust onsite support programs that help residents thrive. We are active in 12 Northern California counties and have earned recognition as one of the nation’s leading non-profit developers and stewards of affordable housing. Our current portfolio of more than 130 properties is home to 20,000 working families, seniors, and people with special needs. We take pride in delivering affordable housing solutions, and we invite you to join us on a journey toward social, economic, and racial equity.

MidPen is, once again, proud to be certified as an official Great Place to Work® in 2025.

Location: East Bay Office (with occasional travel to other locations, as needed)

Internal Communications and Employee Experience Coordinator 

In this role, you’ll help us shape a workplace where employees feel informed, connected, supported, and inspired — driving initiatives that strengthen both our culture and our talent brand. 

Responsibilities:

Internal Communications 

• Support the planning, drafting, and delivery of employee communications across multiple channels (e.g., newsletters, intranet, email, events). 


• Help maintain consistent tone, branding, and clarity in all communications. 


• Draft and edit internal communications, such as emails, intranet posts, and other announcements. 


• Support planning, coordination, and execution of internal and external events — including All-Staff meetings, in-person and virtual employee events.  


• Manage event timelines and coordinate on-site event logistics. 


• Create graphics and presentation decks in support of communications and events. 


• Track engagement metrics, gather employee feedback, and provide insights to help improve content and experiences. 


• Maintain company-wide calendars for key communications and events. 


• Provide general project and administrative support to the People team and other strategic partners (Marketing Communications, Community Values Impact & Innovation, etc.)  


• Consistently reimagining new and creative ways to share information and engage audiences. 

Employee Experience  

• Partner with Talent Development and Talent Acquisition to support onboarding and talent branding initiatives as needed.  


• Assist in developing and rolling out new employee experience initiatives to strengthen belonging, recognition, and engagement. 


• Gather feedback from employees and contribute to the continuous improvement of programs. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field — or equivalent experience (at least one year) working in a communications-related field.  


• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills. 


• Interest in employee experience, organizational culture, and communications. 


• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. 


• Comfort with digital tools and platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, etc.). 


• Video production experience would be a lovely asset! 

WIIFY? 

• Hands-on experience in internal communications and employee experience strategies. 


• Exposure to – and opportunities to collaborate with – senior leaders and cross-functional teams. 


• Mentorship and development under the guidance of the Director. 


• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on how employees experience MidPen’s culture, from day one. 

Pay Range

$29.62 - $37.02 Hourly - Pay based on applicable experience and qualifications

Benefits and Compensation (see here for full details)

• Health Insurance 


• Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance


• 403(b) Retirement Investment


• Employee Education Reimbursement Program


• Paid Parental Leave


• FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commuter Benefits


• EAP Program


• Pet Insurance


• Paid Time Off


• Company Holidays


• Wellness Days

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MidPen Housing Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, MidPen Housing Corp. will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.