Community Relations & Workforce Development Manager - Texas

Oxychem Corporation•La Porte, IN

About The Position

The Community Relations and Workforce Development Manager for the Texas region is responsible for strengthening OxyChem’s community impact and sector-based workforce development approach. This role will lead a comprehensive community relations and workforce development strategy designed to build trust, expand opportunity, and deepen long-term partnerships in the communities we serve. This includes: Building Local Partnerships: Cultivating strong relationships with community-based organizations, educational institutions, workforce boards, and civic leaders to ensure alignment between local needs and OxyChem’s workforce initiatives. Community Engagement & Visibility: Developing and executing engagement plans—such as community forums, informational sessions, plant tours, and participation in local events—to increase awareness of career pathways in chemical manufacturing and highlight OxyChem’s commitment to community prosperity. Stakeholder Communication: Serving as a liaison between OxyChem and community stakeholders by maintaining open, transparent communication channels that support collaboration, address concerns, and reinforce shared goals. Philanthropic Alignment: Coordinating community investment efforts to ensure philanthropic contributions support workforce development, STEM education, and economic mobility initiatives that directly benefit local residents. Feedback & Impact Measurement: Establishing mechanisms to gather community feedback, assess program effectiveness, and report on outcomes to internal and external partners, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability. Employee Volunteerism & Engagement: Encouraging and organizing employee participation in community programs that reinforce OxyChem’s values and strengthen our presence as a committed community partner.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
At least 7 years of professional experience.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams at both manufacturing sites and in our corporate office, including executive leadership.
Ability to travel up to 25% within the first year of employment and as needed thereafter.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive community relations strategy that supports OxyChem’s community engagement and sector‑based workforce development goals.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with community organizations, educational institutions, workforce boards, and local government agencies.
Leads workforce development strategy for Texas to attract and retain top, diverse talent in the region for both exempt and non-exempt positions.
Coordinate community engagement activities such as informational sessions, career awareness events, plant tours, and participation in local initiatives.
Serve as a primary liaison between OxyChem and community stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and alignment on shared objectives.
Support philanthropic initiatives by identifying community investment opportunities that advance workforce development, STEM education, and economic mobility.
Gather, analyze, and report community feedback to inform continuous improvement of workforce development programs.
Track and communicate the impact of community engagement and workforce initiatives to internal leadership and external partners.
Collaborate with OxyChem Texas facilities to ensure community engagement efforts align with company values, operational needs, and long‑term talent pipeline goals.
Promote and coordinate employee volunteerism to strengthen OxyChem’s presence and relationships within local communities.
Represent OxyChem at community meetings, conferences, and public events to enhance visibility and reinforce the company’s commitment to local development.
Monitor community trends, workforce needs, and local economic conditions to inform strategic planning and partnership development.
Ensure all community relations activities reflect OxyChem’s commitment to safety, inclusion, and responsible corporate citizenship.