As the Culture & Communications Coordinator you’ll play a key role in designing and implementing an innovative engagement strategy for the corporate office, creating a vibrant culture where individuals feel welcomed, valued, and proud to grow their career at UDR. You’ll also play a key role in helping execute our company-wide internal communications and culture strategy.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, critical thinker, and problem solver. They are an excellent writer, highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about building employee pride and retention. They bring experience executing office-wide events and ongoing engagement programming, excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and are collaborative, adaptable, and tenacious.

This position sits within our Talent Strategy team reporting to the Manager of Culture & Communications. You will work closely with HR colleagues and cross-functional peers to lead the design, development, and execution of UDR’s employee engagement strategy, office-based communications, and other talent development programs.

This role is based at UDR headquarters in Highlands Ranch, CO, with flexibility for a hybrid schedule.

The Responsibilities

Design and deliver UDR’s employee engagement strategy for the UDR headquarters, including overseeing all on-site production, execution, and communication for the annual company picnic, holiday lunch, volunteer activities, and other events as needed.
Manage a company-wide engagement committee to share best practices, ideas, and delegate planning support.
Write, edit, and design the all-company newsletter, curating stories, updates, and spotlights that reflect our culture and priorities.
Update and amplify messaging through on‑site signage, Viva Engage, and digital monitors at UDR headquarters.
Manage and update SharePoint with news articles, announcements, and resources, ensuring content is accurate, timely and engaging.
Support the Manager of Culture & Communications in developing other internal communications initiatives, such as leadership messages, event promotions, and campaign rollouts.
Measure and assess the impact of internal communications efforts by creating metrics dashboards and analyzing trends.
Stay current on best practices and trends for communications and engagement.
Coordinate meetings, catering, and other miscellaneous support tasks for the HR team.
Collaborate with the Talent Strategy team and support prioritized projects and development initiatives regardless of their focus area.
Other administrative and HR coordination duties as required.

The Other Qualifications

You have a bachelor’s degree in communications, human resources, or related field OR equivalent experience (2+ years).
You have at least 2 years of progressive experience in writing corporate communications, managing corporate events and activities, and building effective engagement programs that deliver the desired outcomes and impact.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the company priorities. 
You exercise discernment and discipline in managing asks and priorities.
You take accountability for results – acting with integrity and ownership
You build relationships and collaborate to get to the desired outcome.

Benefits Offered

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
Medical Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Spending Account
Lifestyle Spending Account
Supplemental Term Life Insurance
Critical Illness Plan
Supplemental Short-Term Disability Insurance / AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
401(k) Plan with company match

Hourly Range

$26.44/hr. – $31.25/hr., depends on experience

Bonus Potential

Eligible for 10% annual bonus potential, based on personal and company performance

Anticipated Close Date: April 30, 2026

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UDR is committed to providing and maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment with equitable access and opportunity for associates to participate, grow, and reach their full potential.

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