Employee Engagement & Community Relations Coordinator

Lone Star Instrumentation & Electric Corporation•Odessa, TX

About The Position

Lone Star is seeking a creative, outgoing, and organized coordinator to strengthen company culture, recognize employees, manage social media, and coordinate community involvement. The role aims to create a positive workplace where employees feel valued, appreciated, and connected, while building meaningful relationships in the community. The coordinator develops employee recognition activities, plans company events, creates social media content and promotional materials, and coordinates charitable initiatives and community outreach. The position also supports communication and engagement among office employees, field crews, and management; works with leadership on engagement ideas and traditions; and coordinates event supplies, gifts, vendors, and budgets. The role represents Lone Star at company and community events and maintains communication with management about upcoming activities. The employee is expected to learn about the company, its services, and values; follow employment standards, best practices, policies, and procedures; provide excellent internal and external customer service; and perform other duties as assigned. Compensation depends on experience and qualifications. Benefits listed apply to full-time employees.

Requirements

Positive, outgoing, and personable, with a genuine passion for people.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Creative mindset with the ability to develop and implement new ideas.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
Comfort interacting with employees, management, and community organizations.
Strong attention to detail and ability to coordinate events and activities within established budgets.
Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality when appropriate.
Self-motivated, dependable, and willing to take initiative.
Willingness to occasionally attend company or community events outside normal business hours.
Prefer 1 year's experience in a related role.

Nice To Haves

Experience with social media platforms, content creation, and Canva.
Experience in event planning, marketing, employee engagement, or community relations.
Photography and basic graphic design skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate employee appreciation and recognition programs.
Organize employee birthdays, work anniversaries, Employee of the Month, and other milestones.
Create ways to recognize employee achievements and outstanding performance.
Manage company social media accounts and create engaging content.
Highlight employees, company accomplishments, events, and community involvement on social media.
Capture photos and videos at company events and job sites as appropriate.
Create professional graphics, announcements, and promotional materials.
Plan and coordinate employee appreciation lunches, holiday celebrations, and company events.
Develop initiatives to improve employee morale and strengthen company culture.
Coordinate charitable donations, sponsorships, volunteer opportunities, and community outreach programs.
Build and maintain relationships with local schools, nonprofit organizations, and community partners.
Organize seasonal giving initiatives, including holiday family sponsorships and donation drives.
Maintain an annual calendar of employee recognition activities, company events, and community involvement.
Help strengthen communication and engagement between office employees, field crews, and management.
Work with leadership to develop employee engagement ideas and company traditions.
Coordinate event supplies, employee gifts, vendors, and related budgets.
Represent Lone Star professionally at company and community events.
Maintain ongoing communication with management regarding upcoming events, initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
Become and remain knowledgeable about the company, its services, and values.
Adhere to company employment standards and best practices, and comply with company policies and procedures.
Provide the highest level of internal and external customer service.
Perform any other duties as assigned.