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Specialist, Community Relations

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WM

19d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Customer Relations
    Government & Politics
  • Indianapolis

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's in Communication, Journalism, or Public Relations, or a High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant experience, plus 3 years in community relations.
  • You will coordinate community programs, manage outreach events, support volunteer efforts, maintain brand communication, and track project impacts within local communities.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Communication, Journalism or Public Relations, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience: Three years of relevant work experience in community relations (in addition to education requirement).
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
  • None required.
  • Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
  • None required.
  • Normal setting for this job is: office setting and/or landfill/outdoor.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in the coordination of community programs designed to enhance the company's standing in the community.
  • Maintains a favorable relationship with the assigned charitable program and/or community. Coordinates community-contact programs to promote good will by disseminating information to the community (or local Area staff).
  • 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, United Way 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.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Specialist, Community Relations?

The main responsibility is to assist in the enhancement, implementation, and support of community relations and education efforts, as well as employee community involvement programs.

What is the required education for this position?

A Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, or Public Relations is required. Alternatively, a High School Diploma or GED with four years of relevant work experience can be accepted in lieu of a degree.

How many years of experience are necessary for this role?

Three years of relevant work experience in community relations is required.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No, this job does not have any supervisory duties.

What kind of work environment can one expect in this role?

The normal setting for this job is an office setting and/or landfill/outdoor.

Are there any specific certifications required for this job?

No specific certifications, licenses, or registrations are required for this position.

What kind of benefits does Waste Management provide for eligible employees?

Waste Management offers a competitive total compensation package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability. Additional benefits include a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.

How does this role align with Waste Management's Strategic Growth Plan?

This role provides corporate and field teams with community relationship-building tools essential for enhancing community relations and education, thus aligning with the company's Strategic Growth Plan.

Is there an opportunity for career growth in this position?

Yes, Waste Management emphasizes employee growth and development, viewing the job as an opportunity to create career advancements.

Is Waste Management an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Waste Management is an equal opportunity employer and provides consideration for employment without regard to various protected characteristics.

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WM

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

WM is North America's leading provider of integrated environmental solutions. We partner with our customers and communities to manage and reduce waste from collection to disposal while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy. We are on a quest for environmental performance, a mission to maximize resource value, while minimizing – and even eliminating – environmental impact so that both our economy and our environment can thrive. WM tailors its services to meet the needs of each customer group and to ensure consistent, superior service at the local level. Headquartered in Houston, the company serves nearly 20 million municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential customers through a network of 367 collection operations, 355 transfer stations, 273 active landfill disposal sites, 16 waste-to-energy plants, 104 recycling plants, and 111 beneficial-use landfill gas projects.