Senior Community Relations Specialist

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.

I. Job Summary

This experienced position, under general supervision and guidance, plays a key role in the enhancement, implementation and support of community relations, branding, and education efforts, as well as employee community involvement programs. This position assists in the development and implementation of the community relations strategy for the Upper Midwest Area in alignment with WM's strategic growth and social impact strategies.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

Assists in the coordination of community programs designed to enhance the company's standing in the community.

Maintains a favorable relationship with charitable programs, community, and brand partnerships.

Partners with various educational institutions to develop outreach campaigns, projects, customer and community presentations, seminars and special events.

Oversees WM's community outreach and education programming by assisting with facility tours, presentations, community events, workshops and projects.

Supports community involvement by supporting the company's programs for volunteerism, giving and related community involvement (e.g., volunteer committees, campaigns, Earth Day events).

Assists with the communication and updating of volunteer assistance and community relations tools for Corporate and Areas. Ensures the collateral for community events appropriately reflects the company's brand and is effective and compliant and employee communications are clear and effective.

Assists with tracking company community projects such as employee volunteers and company dollars for events that support the communities where WM currently resides and where the company is strengthening community and municipal relationships.

May coordinate and assist in the administration and planning of large company events.

May be responsible for providing guidance to less experienced Communications team members.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory duties.

IV. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Communication, Journalism or Public Relations, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.

Experience: Five years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

None required.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Proven experience in community engagement, public relations, or related field

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple projects with competing deadlines.

• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills to implement innovative community engagement strategies.

• Demonstrated experience in planning and executing successful community engagement initiatives.

V. Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Normal setting for this job is: office setting and/or landfill/outdoor.

Benefits

At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran