Community Outreach Specialist

Overview

Reworld Waste is a leader in sustainable waste solutions with a focus on carbon-negative outcomes. We partner with businesses to reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and to meet or exceed sustainability goals. Our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships supports a smarter, more sustainable world.

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Location: Massachusetts Region

Reports to: Community Relations Manager

Experience

Required:

Ideally, 3 years. Candidates with lesser experience will be considered. Travel percentage:
As needed

Education

Required:

Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

This job offers an exciting growth opportunity with a very competitive Total Rewards package that includes:

• A Competitive Base Salary
• Performance based Annual Incentive Plan
• Great benefits including PTO, health insurance from Day 1, up to 7% company contribution for Retirement Savings Plan and 401K match

• Build and maintain relationships with members of the community, organizations, and elected officials
• Develop, implement, track and report on Community Outreach Plans and activities
• Plan, develop, implement, and organize events and volunteers to advance the mission and goals of the company
• Organizes multi-jurisdictional community outreach programs and coordinates special events that will engage the community and support Reworld's efforts to promote sustainable waste management
• Uses social media to coordinate community relations
• Draft and distribute various content pieces to support the company's mission
• Select positive publicity materials and distribute them through a variety of both external and internal channels
• Respond to inquiries from community members and other interested parties, when needed
• Plan, coordinate, and execute special events
• Work with other departments including but not limited to Operations, Environment Health & Safety, Asset Management, Communications and Government Relations
• Develop and maintain community outreach budget to support the community outreach plan
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Travel required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both small groups and larger public gatherings
• Ability to work independently and manage an effective work schedule
• Excellent persuasion skills and a strong sense of self
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, integrity and professionalism
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible schedule since many events may occur on the weekend or after normal business hours

• Ideally, three (3) years of work in community outreach OR five (5) years of work in the private or public sector where there has been a focus on public sector engagement. Candidates with lesser experience will be considered
• Community or school volunteer experience preferred
• Prefer a bachelor's degree in environmental science, related science, political science, communications, or related field
• Involvement in the communities that Reworld serves

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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