Specialist, PAC

CONA Services•New York, NY

2d•$84,252 - $99,710•Hybrid

About The Position

Working at Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC is all about pursuing a career not just a job. Discover what it means to be energized by a multitude of possibilities and a dynamic team. About LibertyAt Liberty Coca-Cola, we strive to make our workforce as inclusive and diverse as the communities we serve. Our associates are our #1 asset, and we are committed to investing in our people, maintaining the highest safety standards, and creating a culture of growth and innovation. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages to full-time, regular associates, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription drug plans, 401K with company contributions, paid vacation, company paid holidays, and more. Discover what it means to be energized by a multitude of possibilities and a dynamic team. Join us here at Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC.SummaryThe Public Affairs & Communications Coordinator supports Liberty Coca-Cola’s regional engagement, communications, and public affairs initiatives across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. This role plays a critical part in keeping the department’s strategic plans on track—coordinating community partnerships, supporting legislative outreach, managing logistics for major events, and ensuring visibility for Liberty’s local impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Political Science, Public Affairs, or related field.
1–3 years of experience in public affairs, communications, event planning, or community relations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Team-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with legislative processes, stakeholder engagement, or corporate social responsibility is a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate logistics, schedules, and materials for community events, ribbon cuttings, and sponsorship activations (e.g., FIFA, A250, Trophy Tour, parades, All-Star Game, etc.).
Support onsite event execution—managing setup, press materials, signage, product donations, and stakeholder hospitality.
Maintain sponsorship and donation trackers, ensuring product and payment requests are processed accurately and on schedule.
Manage post-event follow-up including recaps, media clips, and thank-you outreach.
Serve as a point of contact for nonprofit and community partners, assisting with inquiries, confirmations, and logistical coordination.
Track and update stakeholder contact lists, ensuring accurate representation across Liberty’s priority markets.
Assist in preparing briefing materials for leadership ahead of community, media, and legislative meetings.
Monitor key bills and policy issues (e.g., Bottle Bill, EPR, Soda Tax, GRAS) during state sessions.
Support communication with trade associations (e.g., American Beverage, NY/NJ PA partners) and external stakeholders.
Help summarize policy developments for internal leadership updates.
Support proactive and reactive media outreach by coordinating press materials, media lists, and event photography.
Track press coverage and maintain media clip reports.
Assist with social content ideas or recaps highlighting Liberty’s community presence and partnerships.
Maintain internal planning documents and calendars for PAC priorities (legislative timelines, events, sponsorships).
Prepare and distribute weekly status updates summarizing ongoing projects and upcoming deadlines.
Support administrative functions such as vendor forms, invoices, and reporting.