Culture & Engagement Specialist

Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas

Full Time

Senior Manager/Supervisor

Culture & Engagement Specialist

Harvest in the Gardens (HITG) — Nassau, Bahamas

Where People Thrive and Culture Comes to Life

Harvest in the Gardens (HITG) is more than a hospitality destination—it's a place where people, purpose, and community come together to create extraordinary experiences.

We believe exceptional guest experiences begin with exceptional team member experiences.

We're seeking a Culture & Engagement Specialist who is passionate about creating a workplace where people feel welcomed, valued, connected, and inspired to do their best work.

This is an opportunity for an energetic and people-focused professional who enjoys building culture, celebrating others, fostering engagement, and helping create an environment where both individuals and teams can thrive.

About the Role

The Culture & Engagement Specialist is responsible for supporting the development and execution of Harvest in the Gardens' culture, engagement, recognition, wellness, and team member experience initiatives.

Reporting to the People & Talent Director, you will partner with leaders across the organization to strengthen workplace culture, coordinate engagement programs, support onboarding experiences, and help cultivate an environment where every team member feels connected to our mission and values.

Your work will help reinforce Harvest in the Gardens as an employer of choice while supporting the organization's commitment to developing exceptional people.

Why This Role Matters

A strong culture doesn't happen by accident—it is intentionally created through meaningful experiences, consistent communication, and genuine care for people.

As the Culture & Engagement Specialist, you will help shape the everyday experiences that make Harvest in the Gardens a place where people enjoy coming to work, feel appreciated for their contributions, and are inspired to grow.

Your work directly supports team member engagement, retention, morale, and organizational success.

Key Responsibilities

Culture & Team Member Engagement

Coordinate initiatives that strengthen organizational culture and team member engagement.
Plan activities that promote collaboration, appreciation, and connection across departments.
Support programs that reinforce Harvest in the Gardens' mission, values, and leadership philosophy.
Encourage participation in engagement initiatives throughout the organization.

Recognition & Appreciation Programs

Coordinate employee recognition and appreciation initiatives.
Support milestone celebrations, service anniversaries, birthdays, and organizational events.
Assist in administering recognition programs and engagement awards.
Help create meaningful experiences that celebrate individual and team achievements.

Onboarding & Team Member Experience

Support the onboarding experience for new team members.
Coordinate orientation logistics and welcome activities.
Help ensure new hires feel informed, supported, and connected from their first day.
Gather feedback to continuously improve the onboarding experience.

Wellness & Community Initiatives

Coordinate wellness activities and team-building programs.
Support volunteer opportunities and community engagement initiatives.
Promote programs that encourage wellbeing, inclusion, and a positive workplace environment.
Assist with internal campaigns that strengthen organizational connectedness.

Communication & Administrative Support

Assist with internal communications related to engagement initiatives.
Coordinate event logistics, schedules, vendors, and supplies.
Maintain engagement calendars and participation records.
Track engagement metrics and assist with reporting and program evaluations.

What a Typical Week Looks Like

This is a highly collaborative role that balances planning with hands-on execution.

35–40%: Planning and coordinating engagement initiatives and events
25–30%: Supporting onboarding, recognition, and team member experiences
20–25%: Collaborating with leaders across departments
10–15%: Administrative coordination, reporting, and communication

Occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays may be required to support special events, celebrations, and organizational activities.

You will be expected to:

Build positive relationships across all levels of the organization.
Maintain a visible presence throughout the property.
Coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Create experiences that strengthen culture and team member engagement.

Reporting Structure

Reports to

People & Talent Director

Works alongside

Operations Director
Experience & Events Director
Culinary & Supply Chain Director
IT & Systems Director
Food Experience Manager
Events & Experiences Manager
Venue Services Manager

Partners With

Department leaders and supervisors
Marketing and Communications partners
External vendors and community organizations
All Harvest in the Gardens team members

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Hospitality, Communications, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in employee engagement, human resources, hospitality, event coordination, organizational culture, or a related role.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong organizational and event coordination abilities.
Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across departments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard workplace technology.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting employee engagement, culture, or recognition programs.
Hospitality, service, or guest-focused industry experience.
Experience coordinating internal events, wellness initiatives, or onboarding programs.
Knowledge of employee engagement surveys, recognition platforms, or HR systems.
Passion for creating positive workplace experiences and developing people.

What Success Looks Like

High participation in engagement and recognition initiatives.
Positive onboarding experiences for new team members.
Strong relationships across departments.
Well-executed culture, wellness, and appreciation programs.
Increased team member engagement and organizational connectedness.
A workplace where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to contribute their best.

Work Environment & Culture

Harvest in the Gardens believes that people are at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to building a workplace where every team member feels respected, empowered, and connected to something greater than themselves.

We value kindness, collaboration, service, accountability, continuous learning, and a genuine passion for helping people succeed.

Location

Nassau, Bahamas

Join the Team

At Harvest in the Gardens, culture is more than a set of values—it's how we care for one another, celebrate success, and create an environment where people can do their best work.

If you're passionate about developing people, strengthening workplace culture, and creating meaningful team member experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help cultivate the culture that makes Harvest in the Gardens an extraordinary place to work.

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