Events & Communications Manager

Create Experiences. Tell Stories. Build a Brand That Changes Lives.

Location: St. Louis, MO (Hybrid)
Salary:$50,000–$60,000 (based on experience)
Schedule: Full-Time | Exempt

Love Planning Events? Passionate About Storytelling? Thrive on Creating Memorable Experiences?

At AB Spectrum, we're more than an autism services provider—we're building a culture where children, families, and employees thrive.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, we're the only provider of ReggioABA in the region, blending the science of Applied Behavior Analysis with the child-led philosophy of Reggio Emilia. As we continue to grow across Missouri, we're looking for a creative, organized, and energetic Events & Communications Manager to help bring our mission to life.

If you're someone who loves planning unforgettable events, creating engaging content, celebrating people, and building meaningful connections, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Why This Role Matters

Every celebration, every social media post, every employee recognition event, and every community partnership tells the story of who we are.

As our Events & Communications Manager, you'll be the driving force behind the experiences that connect our employees, strengthen our culture, support recruitment, and introduce families to the unique work happening at AB Spectrum.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine creativity with strategy and make a lasting impact on a growing organization.

What You'll Do

Create Unforgettable Events

Lead the planning and execution of events that strengthen our culture and community, including:

• Employee appreciation events
• Career fairs and hiring events
• Open Houses
• Community outreach events
• Annual Gala
• Fall Festival
• Spring Picnic
• Clinic celebrations
• Recruitment and networking events

You'll manage everything from planning and vendor coordination to logistics, budgets, and event-day execution.

Tell the AB Spectrum Story

Help shape how employees, families, and the community experience our brand by:

• Managing internal communications and company announcements
• Developing employee newsletters and leadership communications
• Maintaining a communications calendar
• Supporting executive messaging and organizational initiatives
• Ensuring a consistent brand voice across all communications

Bring Our Brand to Life Online

Create content that showcases our people, culture, and mission.
Responsibilities include:

• Managing social media platforms
• Building monthly content calendars
• Creating engaging graphics using Canva
• Coordinating photography and video
• Sharing employee stories and clinic highlights
• Supporting recruitment marketing initiatives

Celebrate Our People

Help make AB Spectrum an incredible place to work by coordinating:

• Employee recognition programs
• Appreciation initiatives
• Team celebrations
• Internal engagement campaigns
• Recognition events

You'll work closely with our People Operations team to create meaningful moments that strengthen employee engagement.

Strengthen Community Connections

Represent AB Spectrum through partnerships with:

• Schools
• Universities
• Community organizations
• Local businesses
• Event partners
• Vendors

Help us build relationships that expand awareness of our mission and connect more families to our services.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Event Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or event planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience creating social media content
• Proficiency with Canva and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, education, nonprofit, or human services
• Photography and/or videography experience
• Experience coordinating vendors and large events
• Familiarity with project management platforms such as Trello, Monday.com, or Asana

You'll Thrive Here If You Are...

• Creative and full of ideas
• Exceptionally organized
• Passionate about creating memorable experiences
• A strong writer and storyteller
• Comfortable juggling multiple projects
• Collaborative and relationship-focused
• Energized by working in a fast-paced, growing organization
• Excited to build something meaningful

Why You'll Love Working at AB Spectrum

We Offer

• Competitive salary ($50,000–$60,000)
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and generous PTO
• 401(k)
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative leadership team
• A creative, mission-driven work environment

Why AB Spectrum?

We're redefining what autism services can look like.

• Recognized as a Top Workplace
• The only provider of ReggioABA in the region
• Conducting IRB-approved research to evaluate our innovative therapy model
• Growing across the St. Louis region
• A culture built on kindness, collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement

If you love bringing people together, telling meaningful stories, and creating experiences that leave a lasting impression, we'd love to meet you.

Join AB Spectrum and help tell a story that changes lives.