External Affairs & Community Impact Specialist

The Scotts Company • Marysville, OH

80d • $67,800 - $79,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply! We are looking for an External Affairs Specialist to join our team! Position Description: Reporting to the Director ESG & Social Impact, you will play a key role in advancing initiatives that support our community impact, philanthropy, government affairs and other corporate responsibility programs. This includes collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to organize and participate in political and community events driving our purpose to Gro More Good. You will also provide grant management support for The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation, as well as corporate volunteerism and community impact initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Qualifications This will be a hybrid role that will be expected to work 2-3 days at our Corporate Office in Marysville, OH!

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Business or a related field.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in community relations, government relations, state or local government or a similar role.
• Mindset: Proactive and solutions-oriented.
• Skills: Excellent communication (written and verbal), planning, and organizational skills. Proven ability to manage projects, engage stakeholders, and build collaborative relationships.
• Availability: Ability to travel and attend meetings and events during evenings and weekends as needed, up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with or in philanthropic, government or community organizations.
• Experience organizing and speaking at events and public meetings.
• Familiarity with legislative or community impact programs.
• Experience in relationship management and member engagement.
• Passion for gardening, community engagement, and innovation.
• A strong desire to contribute to the "Gro More Good" initiative nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Community Impact and Philanthropy Grant Management & Partnerships: Support the complete grant life cycle, from proposal to compliance and reporting. Cultivate strong relationships with grantees and internal business units to ensure they receive comprehensive support.
• Event & Volunteer Coordination: Plan and execute philanthropic and community-focused activities. Organize employee participation and develop necessary support materials and calendars.
• Engagement: Help identify, develop and support local impact opportunities, such as nonprofit partnerships and community sponsorships.
• Government Affairs and Policy Policy Monitoring & Analysis: Track and analyze legislative developments at the local, state, and federal levels to identify impacts on the company. Prepare clear and concise summaries for internal teams and leadership.
• Government Relations Support: Assist with preparing materials, including policy briefs, talking points, and correspondence for meetings with government officials and other external partners. Help develop presentations, newsletters and reports to showcase our government affairs work.
• General External Affairs Support Communications: Partner with the corporate communications team to produce issue briefings, newsletters, and articles that highlight the impact of our philanthropic partnerships, community events and policy positions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Team Support: Collaborate with associates and stakeholders to coordinate a wide range of activities, including virtual and in-person meetings, workshops, and events. Manage the team calendar and handle various administrative tasks to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the External Affairs department.

Benefits

• Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs . Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more
• We know our talent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization's success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It's much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.
• We value the importance of family . We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy .
• Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability : Scotts Women's Network, Scotts Black Employees' Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.
• Join a company with a strong belief in giving bac k to the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees