Engagement & Communications Manager

Engagement & Communications Manager

At Cohere, we believe community is the most valuable amenity. We do more than manage communitieswe help create places where people connect, belong, and thrive. By partnering with some of the nation's most innovative master-planned communities, we create places residents are proud to call home and where meaningful relationships flourish.

We're looking for an Engagement & Communications Manager to join our team at Silverwood, one of Southern California's largest new communities. Built around the idea of Life Panoramic, Silverwood is designed to make the most of its natural surroundings, with nearly half of its land dedicated to open space, conservation, parks, and the Serrano Preserve. At buildout, the community will span more than 9,000 acres and include more than 15,000 homes.

In this role, you'll help bring the Silverwood community to life by creating meaningful opportunities for residents to gather, connect, and become involved. You'll lead resident-focused community events and programming from concept through executionfrom smaller, intimate gatherings to larger community celebrations of 300+ attendeeswhile partnering closely with the developer's marketing team and other community stakeholders.

You'll also lead resident and community communications, creating clear, engaging information that helps homeowners stay connected to what's happening in their community. This is not a traditional corporate events or broad marketing roleit's about building relationships, creating meaningful resident experiences, and communicating in a way that strengthens community.

This is an opportunity for someone who loves both the creative and operational sides of community engagementbuilding the idea, managing the details, communicating it well, and being there to make it happen.

If you're someone who can turn ideas into memorable community experiences, build genuine relationships, and communicate in a way that brings people together, we'd love to meet you.

The best communities are built by people who feel supported, valued, and empowered to do their best work. That's why we invest in benefits, time away, and professional growth that help our team members thrive both personally and professionally.

Highlights include:

• Medical coverage available on your first day
• Employer-paid dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employer-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Pet insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health, financial, legal, and family support resources
• Travel assistance and identity theft protection
• Complimentary will preparation services
• Generous paid time off
• 16 paid holidays each year, including a Birthday Day and Volunteer Day, in addition to PTO
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Create Resident Experiences That Build Community

• Plan and execute resident-focused community events, programs, celebrations, and social activities from concept through completion, ranging from intimate gatherings to larger community events of 300+ attendees.
• Build traditions and signature experiences that reflect Silverwood's brand, culture, and growing resident community.
• Develop opportunities for residents to connect through social activities, volunteerism, clubs, enrichment programs, and other community-building initiatives.
• Identify and manage vendors, negotiate pricing and contracts, and coordinate required documentation.
• Use resident feedback, surveys, and participation data to help shape future programming and engagement opportunities.

Build Relationships & Resident Engagement

• Develop meaningful relationships with residents, community partners, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
• Create opportunities for residents to become actively involved in the life of the community.
• Partner with the Executive Director, Cohere team members, and the developer's marketing team to bring Silverwood's community vision to life.
• Support programs that create a genuine connection with new homeowners and help residents feel welcomed into the community.
• Inspire and coordinate volunteers, vendors, contractors, and others involved in community programs and events.

Lead Resident & Community Communications

• Create clear, engaging, and authentic resident-facing communications that reflect the Silverwood and Cohere brands.
• Write and edit content for resident eblasts, website updates, event communications, community notices, print materials, and other resident-facing channels.
• Manage digital communication tools, website content, event registration platforms, and related systems.
• Coordinate with vendors and partners on community print collateral and other communication projects.
• Maintain brand standards and consistency across resident and community communications.

Plan, Coordinate & Deliver

• Manage multiple projects, timelines, vendors, and priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Participate in budgeting and manage program and event expenses responsibly.
• Bring a hands-on approach to community events and activities, stepping in wherever needed to ensure a strong resident experience.
• Work independently while staying closely connected with the broader Silverwood and Cohere teams.

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, community engagement, hospitality, event management, recreation management, nonprofit management, or a related field with transferable experience.
• Demonstrated experience independently planning and executing resident-facing or community-based events and programming from beginning to end.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience creating resident-facing or community-based communications.
• Experience managing communications across multiple channels such as email, websites, newsletters, print materials, event communications, or similar platforms.
• Experience managing vendors, negotiating contracts, and coordinating multiple project details.
• Experience participating in budget creation and/or budget management.
• Strong organization, prioritization, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and build collaborative relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, but not required.

Additional Requirements:

• This is an onsite role based at Silverwood in Hesperia, California.
• Typical weekday hours will generally be MondayFriday, approximately 9:00/9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Must be available to consistently work the schedule outlined for the role, including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays based on community events and programming.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods during events and community activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cohere is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all team members are valued and respected.