Community Affairs & Relations Associate II - (6 Month V Assignment)

Primary Purpose
Coordinates community programs and outreach activities to strengthen partnerships with civic and nonprofit organizations. Provides logistical and communication support to advance corporate social responsibility objectives and enhance the company's presence in local communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates logistics for community programs, including scheduling, vendor management, and event setup.
• Builds relationships with neighborhood associations, nonprofits, and civic groups to support outreach goals.
• Drafts press releases and community updates for distribution through local media channels.
• Tracks and reports engagement metrics such as attendance, volunteer hours, and donation impact.
• Assists in managing small-scale sponsorship agreements and ensures compliance with company guidelines.
• Researches local ordinances and community priorities to inform program planning.
• Supports internal teams by providing timely updates on community sentiment and emerging issues.
• Collaborates with marketing teams to align community messaging with brand objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: Typically requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience

• Required: Typically requires 2 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Required: Ability to assess straightforward community issues and recommend appropriate actions.
• Required: Ability to balance competing priorities within defined guidelines.
• Required: Ability to explain policies, practices, and initiatives in moderately complex situations.
• Required: Knowledge of common community engagement programs, partnerships, and outreach models.
• Required: Knowledge of organizational branding and messaging fundamentals as applied externally.
• Required: Skill in adapting written and verbal communication to different stakeholder groups.
• Required: Skill in coordinating activities across internal teams and external partners.