Community Relations Specialist

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Simi Valley, CA

18h•$77,970 - $99,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting in the enhancement, implementation, and support of community relations and education efforts, as well as employee community involvement programs. This position assists in the development and implementation of the community relations strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or related field, or in lieu of degree
High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
Four (4) years of related experience
3 years previous experience in community relations (in addition to education requirements).

Responsibilities

Assists in the coordination of community programs designed to enhance the company's standing in the community.
Maintains a favorable relationship with the assigned charitable program and/or community. Coordinates community-contact programs to promote good will by disseminating information to the community (or local Area staff).
Partners with various educational institutions to develop outreach campaigns, projects, customer and community presentations, seminars and special events.
Oversees WM’s community outreach and education programming by assisting with facility tours, presentations, community events, workshops and projects.
Supports community involvement by supporting the company’s programs for volunteerism, giving and related community involvement (e.g., volunteer committees, United Way campaigns, Earth Day events).
Assists with the communication and updating of volunteer assistance and community relations tools for Corporate and Areas. Ensures the collateral for community events appropriately reflects the company’s brand and is effective and compliant and employee communications are clear and effective.
Assists with tracking company community projects such as employee volunteers and company dollars for events that support the communities where WM currently resides and where the company is strengthening community and municipal relationships.
May coordinate and assist in the administration and planning of large company events.