Community Outreach and Engagement Specialist

Lozier Corporation•Middlebury, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Outreach and Engagement Specialist is responsible for supporting community outreach, relationship development, and internal engagement initiatives at assigned location(s). This role serves as a key liaison between the company and local schools, colleges, and community organizations to help build sustainable talent pipelines, while also supporting internal communications and employee engagement efforts that reinforce company culture and values. The Community Outreach and Engagement Specialist executes established frameworks and programs while helping ensure consistency of messaging, engagement, and brand presence across plant locations.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in communications, marketing, human resources, public relations, community development, or another related field is preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in community outreach and/or relations, employee engagement, communications, recruiting support, workforce development, if degreed.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in community outreach and/or relations, employee engagement, communications, recruiting support, workforce development, if non-degreed.
Proficient PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Work, Outlook).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across diverse audiences.
Ability to represent the company professionally and positively in community and employee settings.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Basic writing skills for internal communications, event summaries, and outreach materials.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Sound judgment and professionalism when handling internal and external interactions.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to work effectively in both office and manufacturing environments including stairs.
Must demonstrate adaptability and responsiveness to off-schedule requests or emergencies in support of business-critical functions.
Ability to work on-site at assigned plant location(s) regularly.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with schools, colleges, community organizations, or employee engagement initiatives is strongly preferred.
Experience supporting internal communications or events in a manufacturing or multi-site environment is a plus.
Experience supporting community-based workforce or talent pipeline initiatives.
Familiarity with internal communications platforms, intranet tools, or basic content management systems.
Event planning or coordination experience.
Basic photography or content-capture experience for internal use (not professional production).
Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site organizational environment.

Responsibilities

Champion Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozier’s success.
Build, establish, and maintain relationships with local schools, colleges, technical programs, and community organizations within assigned area to support workforce pipeline development.
Represent company at community events, school visits, career fairs, plant tours, and partnership meetings, serving as a positive and professional brand ambassador.
Support execution of established corporate community outreach and engagement programs at plant locations, leveraging existing frameworks and best practices.
Collaborate to ensure consistent messaging, branding, and alignment with company culture initiatives.
Support internal employee engagement and culture-building initiatives, including event coordination, employee recognition activities, and internal communications support.
Assist with creating and gathering content for internal communications platforms, including basic written updates, photos, and event highlights.
Partner cross functionally to promote organizational programs such as workforce development initiatives, employee engagement events, Women in Manufacturing, and other company-sponsored offerings.
Track outreach activities and engagement efforts, including partnerships established, events supported, and participation levels, and provide updates to leadership as requested.
Serve as a local point of contact for community-related inquiries, escalating as appropriate.
Support consistency in corporate mindset and culture across plant locations through communication, visibility, and community involvement.
Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
Ability to work and interact well with others.
Participate in training, shadowing, and onboarding activities to ensure effective knowledge transfer.
Assist with special projects and initiatives related to community engagement, communications, or employee experience as assigned.
Support travel and on-site engagement activities at other plant locations as needed.

Benefits

Company bonus potential.
PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
Onsite Health Clinic.
401(k) with employer match.
Employee Assistance Program.
Educational Assistance Program.
Career Development Programs.
Casual dress.
Monday thru Friday schedule, onsite.