Employee Engagement Manager(Project Manager, Senior) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/4450718) Apply  Employee Engagement Manager(Project Manager, Senior) Salary $79,198.69 - $132,685.44 Annually Location Norfolk, VA Job Type Unclassified Job Number 13849 Department Human Resources Opening Date 02/04/2026 Closing Date 2/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents. The Department of Human Resources attracts, develops, and retains diverse and exceptional employees committed to supporting our vibrant and resilient coastal community. We are currently seeking an experienced Employee Engagement Manager to work closely with the Directors Office in Human Resources and City leadership to make the City of Norfolk a great place to work! The Employee Engagement Manager will coordinate various employee engagement initiatives. The incumbent will coordinate and develop programs, events, trainings, and strategies related to reward, recognition, and wellness. The Employee Engagement Manager will act in a lead role to coordinate training initiatives designed to enhance the competencies and skills of employees to result in improved performance and engagement throughout the City. This position plays a vital role in serving as a “people ambassador” by providing an informative, respectful, and welcoming experience for all City of Norfolk employees. We are seeking someone passionate about workplace wellness and fostering a work environment that is consistent with the City’s company culture. The ideal candidate will work well under pressure, demonstrate active listening skills, and exhibit high organizational skills with a customer-oriented focus. Essential Functions Essential functions include but are not limited to: + Develops and coordinates employee engagement initiatives, rewards, and recognition programs. + Leverages internal communication tools to promote employee awareness and participation in City-sponsored programs. + Works collaboratively with Communications, Organizational Development, and Benefits teams. + Researches, develops, delivers, and evaluates training and engagement efforts for the City. + Assists in the creation of a work environment consistent with the City of Norfolk’s culture. + Creates and implements innovative communication and change management strategies by working closely with City leaders in an advisory capacity. + Coordinates and oversees the employee engagement calendar. Coordinate logistics for internal and external engagement activities, meetings and events virtual or in-person including, scheduling, promoting, invitations, vendor management and communication. + Promotes initiatives such as employee referral bonus programs, wellness programs, and the tuition reimbursement program. + Evaluates the effectiveness of employee engagement programs through use of surveys and analyzing employee feedback. + Engages with the local Norfolk community and employees through social media by highlighting events, sharing successes, and promoting company culture. + Develops and implements years of service awards programs. + Builds partnerships and consults with key stakeholders and team members. + Performs related duties as assigned. Education/Experience Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Over five years' experience in specialty area required. Additional Information & Requirements + Valid Driver's License may be required depending on assignment. + Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. + Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. + Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. + Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. + The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution. NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01 The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. + I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly. 02 Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee? + Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee + Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee + No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee 03 If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A." 04 Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment. 05 Please select the highest level of education you have completed. + Less than High School Diploma/GED + High School Diploma/GED + Some College (6 months or more) + Vocational/Technical Degree + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree or higher 06 How many years of experience do you possess in an employee engagement role? + No experience + Less than a year + 1-3 years + 3-5 years + More than 5 years 07 Do you have experience developing and coordinating employee engagement initiatives, rewards, and recognition programs? + Yes + No 08 Please describe your experience developing and coordinating employee engagement initiatives, rewards, and recognition programs. If none, indicate by typing "N/A." 09 Please indicate your veteran status. 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