Public Affairs Advisor - Pasadena, TX

Turner Industries•Pasadena, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries has an opening for a Public Affairs Advisor to join our team in the Pasadena, TX area. Our ideal team member will have excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills, but also the ability to foster positive relationships with both individuals and organizations. You will be one of Turner's ambassadors to our community and clients. This is an exempt role that reports to the Director of Public Affairs & Community Outreach. The position performs a variety of routine duties within established policies.

Requirements

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than the current employer
Minimum 5+ years of experience in government relations, social performance or communications related role work; local/community relations work preferred
Bachelor's degree in communications or in any related field is required
Up to 30% travel
Knowledge of local community/region and community related issues
Extremely strong writing skills and ability to communicate and connect effectively
Strong social media platform skills
Ability to see and anticipate issues
Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the Turner Industries Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Responsibilities

Co-Create Developing a strategy to build and maintain programs and activities that will have a positive impact on the community
Build and maintain relationships with members of the community
Be an ambassador for the organization
Act as a mentor to other community relations staff to assist their professional development and ensure they are aligned with strategic initiatives
Assist in Developing Strategic Community and United Way Goals for Turner across our regions
Co-create the asset strategy for community alignment on business planning and execution including identifying internal and external channels for sharing
Employee activation lead (volunteerism, outreach, ambassadors)
Co-create the Planning the United Way Yearly Campaign
Maintain the Turner narrative for internal/external audiences
Assist in running the United Way Campaign making presentations, and other day-to-day task to ensure a successful campaign
Work with the Marketing Team to provide community updates for various communications that promote the company, as well as individuals or groups within the company
Attend relevant events and activities to represent the company and build strong relationships with community members
Build cross-functional relationships within the company and promote the Turner Brand
Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction