Specialist Social Responsibility

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Springdale, AR

About The Position

Community relations is a key aspect of how a corporation interacts with the communities in which it operates. It is both a value driver and a risk mitigation strategy. This role will be responsible for learning about community needs, developing strategies, prioritizing investments, communicating and arming others to communicate the positive role that Tyson plays in key operating locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
2 years experience in corporate giving, community relations, or operations
Passionate about community impact
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized, ability to multi-task, willingness to take initiative
Highly collaborative and is capable of working with many types of external and internal stakeholders
Microsoft Applications Essential
Grant Management Software (YourCause)

Nice To Haves

Nonprofit experience preferred
Project and program management expertise preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Government Affairs, Legal, Risk and Compliance, Communications and Operations to prioritize community investments in a way that maximizes the benefits to Tyson Foods.
Operate our Community Giving and Community Sponsorship programs and be the main point of contact for community organizations seeking support.
Strategic ownership of our employee engagement programs, including being a point of contact for team members and community organizations with questions about the program.
Establish feedback loop with plant leadership and community leaders on community investments made and value of those investments.
Collaborate with communications on local media opportunities and internal communications about community investments.
Data management in Grantmaking Software.
Reporting and Analytics as needed.