Community Relations Manager

Bunge • Destrehan, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Relations Manager is responsible for helping us to maintain and nurture our relationship with the Community. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills, as well as an ability to foster positive relationships with individuals and organizations. The community relations manager will be the principal ambassador for the company, addressing internal audiences and the public to share the company’s vision and plans for achieving it.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in public relations or related field required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to articulate and proficiently perform tasks within Word and Excel
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in public relations, communications, English, journalism, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategy for building and maintaining programs and activities that will have a positive impact on the community
• Build and maintain relationships with members of the community, key individuals, and other organizations
• Serve as a point of contact for neighboring businesses, institutions, and communities
• Be the principal ambassador for the company, responsible for sharing its vision with the local community
• Organize community outreach programs and coordinate special events that promote products, services, and ideas of the company
• Draft and distribute communications that promote the company as well as individuals and groups within it
• Attend relevant events and activities to represent the company and build strong relationships with key community members
• Respond to inquiries from community members and other parties, and recruit knowledgeable spokespeople or information sources for assistance when needed
• Build and promote cross-functional relationships within the company
• Plan, coordinate, and execute public press conferences, working with third-party PR agencies when necessary
• Manage social media content and virtual groups to enhance the company’s online profile
• Demonstrate Bunge’s Core Values: Act as One Team, Drive for Excellence, and Do What’s Right.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with automatic 5% company contribution and matching up to 4%
• 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5000 per year after one year of service
• Generous PTO based on professional work experience (0-9 years: 25 days, 10-19 years: 30 days, 20+ years: 35 days)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level