Government & Community Affairs Specialist

Panasonic • Sparks, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Panasonic is seeking a Government & Community Affairs Specialist, reporting to the Senior Manager, Government & Community Affairs for Panasonic Energy. The Government & Community Affairs Specialist plays a key role in strengthening Panasonic Energy’s presence, relationships, and impact within the communities it serves. This position manages community outreach initiatives, government relations activities, sponsored events, and employee engagement programs while serving as a primary liaison to community partners, government officials, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Community Development, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in community affairs, government relations, public affairs, corporate social responsibility, or related fields.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with government officials, nonprofits, and community partners
• Strong background in planning and executing community events, outreach programs, and employee engagement activities
• Experience representing an organization at public events, meetings, and community forums
• Demonstrated success managing sponsorships, partnerships, and community‑based initiatives
• Experience coordinating volunteer programs and seasonal community drives
• Familiarity with legislative processes, policy discussions, and coordinating meetings with elected officials
• Experience developing communication materials and collaborating with communications or social media teams
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholder requests
• Up to 10% travel required
• Ability to take day trips required
• Ability to represent Panasonic Energy at evening or weekend community activities
• Pre-employment drug testing is required.
• All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with large corporation, 3,000+ employees.
• Experience in manufacturing or automotive environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders, including state and local government officials, nonprofits, community organizations, and residents.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for state and local government officials, nonprofit partners, sponsorship inquiries, and community stakeholders.
• Represent Panasonic Energy at 8–10 community, industry, and partner events per month, acting as an ambassador for the organization.
• Coordinate ticketing and manage allocations for sponsored events, sporting partnerships, and community engagements.
• Plan and execute employee participation in 12+ sponsored events annually, including invitations, logistics, communication, and scheduling.
• Lead planning and logistics for community-based projects, partnerships, and sponsorships aligned with organizational goals.
• In close coordination with the Panasonic Government Affairs team, help engage with state and local government officials to strengthen partnerships and advocate for company interests.
• Support legislative and policy-related activities, including legislative tours, meetings with lobbyists, chambers of commerce, and community organizations.
• Track and report state lobbying activities as needed.
• Lead volunteer initiatives such as Month of Service, intern engagement activities, holiday programs, and year-round volunteer efforts.
• Coordinate seasonal community drives, including blood drives, food collections, and family adoption programs.
• Capture event photos and collaborate with social media teams to create engaging content that highlights community involvement.
• Assist in developing communication materials such as press releases, newsletters, social media posts, and website content.
• Support the implementation of strategic community affairs initiatives and partnerships.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of community programs, collecting data and feedback to identify improvements.
• Maintain accurate records of community affairs activities, budgets, partnerships, and reporting requirements.
• Stay informed about local issues and trends affecting community relationships.

Benefits

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.

What This Job Offers

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