Strategic Engagement and Communications Manager

Strategic Engagement and Communications Manager

Cornerstone is an expert at converting energy into industrial chemicals on a large scale. We do it safely and efficiently to minimize our environmental footprint. We are a key part of our employees' lives and valued by our community striving to treat these critical stakeholders with the utmost trust and respect while generating economic value in return for individual investment and community support.

We recognize it is our customers who enable our existence, and we relentlessly pursue innovation to exceed their expectations in terms of quality, service, support and delivery, nurtured by a culture that fosters commitment excellence and the unwavering passion of our employees. We will grow our business, leveraging the knowledge and capabilities of our employees to create value for customers, employees, shareholders and the community.

The Manager, Strategic Engagement and Communications develops and executes stakeholder engagement, public affairs, community relations, external communications, internal communications, and employee engagement strategies that support Cornerstone Energy Park's growth, reputation, and major business priorities. This highly visible role works closely with company leaders, project teams, tenants, public-sector partners, community organizations, and employees to translate complex business and industrial developments into clear, credible, and timely communications.

The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, or economic development projects in Louisiana; the ability to build productive relationships with government agencies and community partners; and strong experience translating complex business matters into clear, credible communications for external and internal audiences.

• Partner with the Director of Business Development and Marketing and cross-functional leaders to develop stakeholder engagement strategies for industrial expansions, tenant projects, capital investments, permitting initiatives, business transactions, and other significant company priorities.
• Maintain awareness of pipeline opportunities and support industrial projects across key phases, including project positioning, public-sector coordination, community outreach, public meetings, project announcements, construction, start-up, and other major milestones.
• Conduct stakeholder listening sessions and focus groups at appropriate project stages and use the findings to shape project-specific communication and engagement strategies.
• Identify stakeholder interests, potential concerns, reputational considerations, and engagement opportunities; recommend practical communication and outreach actions to the project team.
• Coordinate with Business Development, Legal, HSSE, Operations, Human Resources, project teams, and site tenants to maintain aligned messaging and stakeholder activity.
• Develop and continuously update stakeholder maps and engagement plans; prepare briefing materials, presentations, talking points, FAQs, and progress updates for leadership and project teams.

• Help build and sustain relationships with parish, state, and federal officials; government agencies; economic development organizations; chambers; educational institutions; civic organizations; nonprofits; industry associations; and community leaders.
• Coordinate meetings and site visits with public officials and community stakeholders, including executive preparation, briefing materials, logistics, follow-up, and relationship tracking.
• Monitor Louisiana legislative, regulatory, public-policy, and community developments that may affect the company, Energy Park tenants, or planned industrial projects; summarize potential implications for leadership.
• Support company participation in industry coalitions and economic development initiatives and help coordinate engagement with Louisiana Economic Development, parish governments, regional organizations, and other relevant partners.
• Administer community investment, sponsorship, charitable contribution, volunteer, and education-partnership activities in alignment with company priorities and approval requirements.
• Represent Cornerstone at selected government, industry, civic, and community meetings in coordination with the Director and other designated leaders.
• Develop and maintain a three-year community and stakeholder engagement plan that communicates the economic, operational, workforce, and community benefits of Cornerstone Energy Park.
• Develop and administer the annual strategic engagement and communications budget, monitor spending, and operate within approved plans and authorization requirements.

• Develop external communication plans and content that support company strategy, industrial projects, business development, community…