Community Relations Advisor

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower‑carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy

Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

Oxy is looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Community Relations & Employee Engagement Advisor within our Community Relations & Employee Engagement Department based in Houston, Texas.

The Community Relations & Employee Engagement Advisor is responsible for supporting and implementing Houston‑area community investment, sponsorship, volunteerism, and employee engagement strategies that advance Oxy’s business objectives, strengthen community relationships, and enhance employee pride and advocacy. This position serves as a key liaison between Oxy, community partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful execution of community partnerships, employee engagement initiatives, volunteer programs, charitable investments, and corporate sponsor ships throughout the Houston region.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders, employees, nonprofit organizations, and community stakeholders to create meaningful experiences that strengthen Oxy’s reputation and social impact.

• Support management of Oxy’s Houston community investment portfolio, including charitable contributions and sponsor ships.
• Evaluate community investment opportunities and prepare recommendations that align with company priorities and business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and civic stakeholders.
• Coordinate sponsorship benefit fulfillment, activation strategies, and partner communications.
• Represent Oxy at community meetings, nonprofit events, volunteer activities, and public engagement opportunities.
• Research community needs, trends, and emerging issues to identify opportunities for engagement and investment.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to maximize the impact and visibility of community investments.

• Plan and execute employee engagement programs, volunteer activities, charitable campaigns, and employee recognition opportunities.
• Coordinate employee volunteer events, including registration, communications, logistics, staffing, and post‑event reporting.
• Develop initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, advocacy, and connection to Oxy’s community impact efforts.
• Support employee‑facing programs including ticketing opportunities, community partnerships, employee giving campaigns, and company‑sponsored events.
• Maintain employee engagement calendars and coordinate activities across multiple business units and locations.

• Partner with Corporate Communications and Marketing teams to develop internal and external communications related to community partnerships and employee engagement initiatives.
• Draft employee communications, newsletter content, event announcements, executive briefing materials, presentations, talking points, and impact stories.
• Coordinate branding approvals and sponsorship benefit execution, including logo usage, promotional materials, advertising, social media, websites, and event collateral.
• Identify and develop community impact and employee volunteer stories for internal and external communications channels.

• Track community relations and employee engagement metrics, including volunteer participation, event attendance, sponsorship utilization, and community impact outcomes.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports demonstrating…