Associate, People & Operations

THE OPPORTUNITY

We're looking for someone who is highly organized, people-focused, and energized by creating exceptional employee experiences to join our team as Associate, People & Operations. In this role, you will help bring Global Prairie's culture to life by supporting employee engagement, company-wide programs and events, community involvement, and workplace experience. Working alongside a collaborative team, you will play an important role in helping employee owners feel connected, supported, recognized, celebrated, and empowered to do their best work. If you are passionate about people and company culture and excited to make a meaningful impact on the employee experience, we want you on our team.

WHAT WE’D LIKE TO SEE

Global Prairie was built on purpose to help organizations deliver theirs. Inspired by the belief that business should be a force for good in the world, Global Prairie reimagined the typical marketing agency model, embedding purpose into our business from day one. We operate at the intersection of marketing strategy, creativity, and technology in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. Because we don’t operate like a traditional agency in terms of process, structure or output, we look for team members who are proactive, adaptable, entrepreneurial, and comfortable jumping in to help wherever they can make an impact.

Everyone at Global Prairie shares the following characteristics:

- Ownership minded

- Collaborative

- Optimistic

- Resilient

- Flexible

- Curious

- Community-minded and philanthropic

Strong candidates for this specific role will demonstrate:

- Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information

- A warm, approachable demeanor and ability to build positive, trusted relationships with employee owners at all levels of the organization

- Strong emotional intelligence, empathy, and awareness of others

- Genuine interest in people, culture, and creating a meaningful employee experience

- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities with consistency and follow-through

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- A high degree of responsiveness, dependability, and personal accountability

- Curiosity, initiative and creativity, with an eagerness to learn and contribute to employee engagement, retention and culture-building initiatives

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

As a member of the Global Prairie People & Operations function, this individual will support employee experience, culture and engagement, company-wide programs and events, executive and administrative needs, and day-to-day operational needs of the organization.

GENERAL

- Assists with employee experience, culture, engagement, and retention programs and initiatives

- Assists with the coordination and execution of company-wide programs and events, including philanthropy, health & wellness, employee ownership, internal meetings, celebrations, and large-scale company events

- Supports Global Prairie's community engagement and philanthropy efforts, including coordinating employee-owner participation, communications and event logistics, and helping track participation and impact.

- Supports company-wide meetings, events, programs, new initiatives, special projects,
and internal communications by coordinating content and preparing presentations and other meeting materials

- Coordinates employee-owner celebrations and recognition, including but not limited to birthdays, anniversaries, milestone celebrations (engagements, weddings, babies), condolences, annual holiday parties, and other culture-building efforts

- Researches and coordinates company-branded merchandise and client, community partner, and employee-owner appreciation gifts, including vendor outreach, product selection, ordering, inventory, and fulfillment

- Supports company certifications, recertifications and designations, including B Corp certification, and researches and coordinates submissions for awards, honors and other opportunities that reinforce Global Prairie’s purpose, values and distinctive market position

- Supports Global Prairie’s ESG strategy and initiatives by collecting and maintaining impact data, coordinating sustainability efforts, contributing to annual impact reporting, documenting progress and identifying opportunities to strengthen environmental, social and governance performance.

- Supports workplace experience and culture through office décor, seasonal and event-related needs, branded spaces, and other initiatives that create an engaging environment for employee owners and guests

- Manages and coordinates the company-wide calendar and scheduling of company meetings, events, and key initiatives

- Provides administrative and project support to senior leaders including calendar and expense management, travel coordination, and other special projects, as needed.

- Supports Global Prairie external awareness and Thought Leadership efforts, including social media, marketing, branding, research, content development and related initiatives.

- Stays informed on trends and best practices related to professional development, employee engagement and retention, and company culture

- Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive employee-owner and company information

- Partners with Office Managers across Global Prairie locations on company-wide initiatives, programs and workplace needs, as appropriate.

- Assumes additional responsibilities and duties, as assigned

PEOPLE

- Supports aspects of new employee-owner onboarding and exiting employee-owner offboarding

- Assists with talent management and recruitment tasks, as needed

- Supports the Junior Associate (intern) program throughout the year

OPERATIONS

- Provides responsive day-to-day administrative and operational support to People & Operations function, including organizing information, preparing presentations and reports, and coordinating meetings, among others

- Supports company-wide office buildouts, tenant improvements, relocations, renovations and other workplace projects by coordinating with internal stakeholders, property management, architects, contractors, furniture dealers, technology partners and other vendors.

- Assists with identifying and implementing opportunities for operational efficiencies,
and process improvements

- Supports the People & Operations function in the administration and consistent application of Global Prairie policies and standards

***Important Note: This Associate, People & Operations role is based in our Kansas City, MO office.

WHAT GLOBAL PRAIRIE OFFERS

We are a purpose-driven global marketing firm founded on the belief that business should be a force for good in the world.
Driving measurable, impactful results for organizations committed to making the world a better place is not simply the work Global Prairie does for its clients — it is the bedrock principle on which the company is built. As a Public Benefit Corporation, a top 1% certified B Corporation (B-Corp), and a 100% employee-owned company, we meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.

We are a team of smart, driven individuals who partner with our clients to create positive change.
Our shared commitment to making the world a better place unites us. In addition, we recognize and celebrate our individual strengths and contributions.

Our culture is best-in-class.
With generous, industry-leading benefits, supportive and progressive employee programs, collaborative office environments, and top percentile compensation packages, the culture at Global Prairie is unparalleled. And, due to our proud status as a 100% employee-owned company, each member of the Global Prairie team stands to personally benefit from Global Prairie’s success.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK CONDITIONS

The physical activity required for this position includes standing, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, reaching, stooping, talking, hearing, and use of repetitive motion.
Occasional lifting or moving objects between 10-20 pounds is required for this position.
The visual acuity of this position requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
This position will not be substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Creativity, great ideas, and lasting impact come from diverse teams. Global Prairie is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.