Director of Corporate Communications

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** Job Description Summary
** Evergreen Holdings seeks a strategic communications professional to establish and lead corporate communications across our growing portfolio of companies. Initially supporting Hunt Electric (75%) and Evergreen Holdings (25%), this role will transition to full-time Evergreen Holdings corporate communications within 2-3 years as we continue strategic growth initiatives. This position is based in our Eagan, MN office and requires regular travel (approximately 25–50%) to portfolio companies and acquisition sites to support organizational needs and collaboration.
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* Job Description:

**** Role & Responsibilities
**** Core Functions
*** Develops and executes annual corporate communications plans and calendars.
* Creates compelling key messages reflecting brand values across portfolio companies.
* Manages crisis communications with scenario-based response plans.
* Develops CEO speeches and provides executive communication support.
* Collaborates with HR, Legal, and Marketing on strategic communications.
* Manages media relations related to acquisition announcements and corporate milestones.
** Immediate Focus (~Year 1-2)
*** Creates a foundational suite of communication materials that describe the Evergreen portfolio and points of differentiation.
* Leads communications strategy for major organizational alignment at Hunt Electric, including leadership transitions and structural changes
* Develops messaging framework that positions change as strategic evolution from $100MM to $1.1B+ company structure.
* Creates and executes communication plans for ESOP stakeholder updates and education.
* Supports CEO transition communications as leadership moves from operational to holding company focus.
** Long-term Focus (~Years 2-4)
*** Manages corporate communications for expanding holding company portfolio.
* Develop acquisition announcement strategies and integration communications.
* Preserves distinct company cultures while facilitating cross-portfolio knowledge sharing.
* Creates ESOP shareholder communications for employee-owners across portfolio companies.
** Qualifications and Education Requirements
*** Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
* 6+ years of corporate, agency, or nonprofit communications experience.
* Proven track record of creating comprehensive communications materials.
* Strong interpersonal communication and writing abilities.
* Demonstrated collaboration skills across all organizational levels.
* Experience with change management communications preferred.
* Proficient in Microsoft Suite and project management tools.
** Key Skills and Competencies
*** Self-starter and builder; comfortable establishing new functions from scratch.
* Thrives while working within ambiguity; able to evolve work according to organizational needs and transitions.
* Strong critical thinking and judgment.
* Ability to thoughtfully and respectfully communicate any pushback to leadership.
* Operates with a lens of culture awareness and sensitivity.
* Ability to translate and preserve company culture throughout organizational integrations and transitions.
* Excellent at collaborating and building trusting partnerships.
* Ability to present to large groups and facilitate meetings.
* Highly organized with strong prioritization and follow-through; demonstrated experience managing competing interests diplomatically.
* Adjusts communication style and messaging to audience, context, and organizational climate.
* High degree of confidentiality and discretion.
* Embodies the organization’s culture and values, fostering collaboration and professionalism.
* Experience in ESOP and employee-owned organizations a plus but not required.
** Physical Requirements
*** This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets, and photocopiers.
* This position is generally sedentary. Employees are frequently…