Community Engagement Manager

Hitachi • Alamo, TN

272d • Onsite

About The Position

Hitachi Energy is seeking an experienced, outgoing, strategic connector to join our team in the Alamo, TN area as a Community Relations Manager. This role is focused on supporting the growth of our company through the cultivation of community partnerships, consumer and employer brand awareness, and internal employee engagement. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape how we connect with and support our community in the Alamo, TN area. Externally, you will be representing Hitachi Energy by being involved with membership organizations, attending conferences, networking events, campus career fairs and more. Internally, you will be engaging our current employees through events and workshops to boost collaboration and to improve team member retention.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field and 5+ years of professional experience including employee relations and working to influence and partner with senior leadership.
• 5+ years of experience building and developing community partnerships.
• 3+ years of experience with social media management and content creation.
• Passionate about relationship-building and proven ability to make strategic connections.
• Extensive knowledge of the local area.
• Outstanding verbal and written skills, including presenting information to different audiences to drive outcomes.
• Experience in handling multiple concurrent projects and timelines/deliverables.
• A deep commitment to and passion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to a changing work environment and schedule, including weekly evening and weekend meetings and events.

Responsibilities

• Establish and foster relationships with local universities, key community organizations (e.g. Chamber of Commerce and other peer companies) and individuals such as community and university leaders.
• Act as an ambassador for Hitachi Energy, focused on building relationships and sharing our company's vision with the community, with a focus on driving our diversity, equity and inclusion ambitions and strategy.
• Develop a strategy to build and maintain programs and activities that will have a positive impact on the community, including volunteer efforts and strategic donations.
• Organize community outreach programs and coordinate special events that promote products, services, or ideas of the company.
• Identify opportunities to maximize brand exposure in order to generate additional business and recruit and retain top talent.
• Identify and attend networking events and conferences to drive awareness and make new contacts.
• Represent Hitachi Energy in local membership organizations.
• Partner with Employer Branding and Talent Acquisition teams to build strong university relations.
• Utilize social media to showcase our dedication to the community and connect with community partners digitally.
• Engage with current Hitachi Energy employees in Alamo, TN through events and in-office activations to drive team member engagement and collaboration.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on the Employer Brand, Communications and Marketing teams to align with and support their strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree