Open Source has taken over the world of software development. However, the largest trade off still persists, security. Companies spend an enormous amount of time and resources patching and fortifying open source software in order to ship with confidence & compliance.

Founded by the industry's leading experts on open source software, security and cloud native development, Chainguard has built the largest library of open source software that is secure by default. Customers including Snowflake, Canva, and HPE rely on Chainguard to build securely with open source software across the organization.

Chainguard is the safe source for open source.

About Us

We live and breathe our company values:

We are customer obsessed - Our true advantage is the strength of our relationships with customers through collaboration, empathy, and responsiveness. We establish trust as we educate, advocate, and listen to their needs. Our focus is on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better.

We have a bias for intentional action - We're a start-up and we need to move fast. However we need to move fast through intentional action to make sure we're able to deliver quickly and efficiently on what is most impactful to our collective success. We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast. We think about how what we do impacts other teams and communicate our progress - owning the whole solution from start to finish. If we move fast enough, we can make two or three mistakes, learn, and correct them before competitors even make their first decision.

We don't take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) - Though we are solving an important problem which takes focus and a degree of seriousness, we don't take ourselves too seriously while we do. We laugh, have fun, embrace uniqueness, and enjoy the journey. Together.

We trust each other and assume good intentions - We hire great team members and trust them to do their work. We're transparent with data, news, and decisions - positive or negative - to empower team members to make well informed decisions. Showing up for each other fully means we celebrate each other's accomplishments as well as give compassionate direct feedback when needed. We always default to assuming good intentions.

The role, in a nutshell:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Internal Communications Manager to join our team. The internal communications manager will play a crucial role in developing our strategy, processes, and tools for keeping Chainguard employees informed, engaged, and aligned with the company's goals and values.

What you'll do:

Develop and implement an internal communication strategy: This involves identifying target audiences, choosing the right communication channels (e.g., email, Slack/Chat apps, newsletters, all hands meetings and events), and crafting compelling content that resonates with each audience.
Become a bridge between employees and leadership, amplifying their voices.
Partner with executives and leaders across the business: Translate complex information and messages from leadership into clear and understandable language for employees.
Streamline internal communications to boost cross-departmental collaboration and promote transparency of company level decisions and initiatives.
Regularly assess existing communication tools, propose improvements, or introduce new technology as needed.
Create and edit high-quality internal messaging, including emails, newsletters, presentations, and other internal communications.
Craft key performance indicators (KPIs) and track data to drive continuous improvement for internal communications.
Organize and promote company engagement initiatives.
Guide other team members regarding communication best practices.

What we're looking for:

Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years in corporate communications, employee/workplace engagement or internal communications, preferably in a technology or start-up environment that provided many opportunities to innovate and grow.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics.
Excellent storytelling abilities and experience crafting impactful stories that resonate with internal audiences and bring our remote culture closer through informed programs and tactics.
Craft messaging and communications for executive/leadership team on important company announcements, initiatives and changes.
Demonstrated experience building and improving communication processes and tools for remote or distributed workforces.
Proficiency in digital technology, including newsletter tools, intranet systems, and social media platforms.
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and navigating change.
Demonstrated ability to create strategic communications plans that align with company goals.
Strong leadership and project management skills.

Base Salary Range
$125,000-$150,000 USD

A few of the benefits we offer (for our full time employees):

Equity/stock options
Unlimited PTO
Remote work with flexible coworking and team meetup opportunities
Home office and internet stipend
100% health/dental/vision insurance coverage for you and your family

If your experience is close but doesn't fulfill all requirements, please apply. Chainguard is on a mission to build the best team. To achieve our goal, we are focused on hiring "Guardians'' with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Chainguard is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

For US based roles - Chainguard participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employee Form I-9 Information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. Chainguard, Inc. only uses E-Verify once a candidate has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. If E-Verify cannot confirm that an employee is authorized to work, Chainguard, Inc. will give the employee written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so the employee can begin to resolve the issue before any adverse employment action is taken. For more information about your right to work, please see the Notice of Right to Work.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Chainguard will process your personal data in accordance with Chainguard's Privacy Policy.

Summary
Company name: Chainguard
Remote job title: Internal Communications Manager
Job tags: Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Cloud Native