Communications Specialist | Community Relations

This Fortune 500 client is a global manufacturer of residential and commercial building supplies and has won awards for sustainability and leadership while consistently maintaining a place in the top 10 Best Corporate Citizens list for multiple years in a row. With options for growth and development, as well as a commitment to inclusivity, health & wellness, and competitive benefits options, this is a great company to grow your career!

Opportunity: Contract (2 years)

Schedule: Monday – Friday (part time, flexible hours)

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Payrate: $55-$60+/hour (depending on experience)

• Serving as the primary contact for community organizations, neighborhood groups, and residents, including intake, coordination, and follow up on concerns.
• Coordinating community efforts with company communications, legal and government affairs representatives to ensure consistent, timely and defensive messaging.
• Working closely with plant management and consultants to develop appropriate messaging and responses to community concerns/questions, including documenting actions taken and closing the loop with stakeholders.
• Identifying organizations, causes, programs and/or events to support through grants, sponsor ships and employee volunteers.
• Representing the company on select community boards and committees.
• Representing the company at community events and association meetings.
• Managing structured engagement between concerned residents and internal operations representatives to ensure issues are addressed, tracked and resolved with clear accountability and follow-up.
• Tracking, measuring, and reporting on community engagement activities and outcomes, including responsiveness, resolution timelines, and effectiveness of mitigation efforts.

• 3-5 years of experience in community relations, communications or nonprofit engagement, public affairs, or related roles involving issue management.
• Strong self-starter and ability to exercise sound judgment in sensitive or high visibility situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and prioritize resources based on risk and impact.
• Familiarity with social media, nonprofit management and neighborhood association structure preferred.
• Due to timing of community events, working some nights and weekends is required.