Director of Public Affairs

Company Overview Milo’s Tea Company is one of the fastest-growing beverage companies in the United States. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That is why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world-class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products.

We are the #1 and fastest-growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation.

Our core mission:
People and Planet First — doing good is good for business.

We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning.

Our company is women-led and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

We pledge 1% of profits annually to charitable giving.

We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing: recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at all facilities.

Why You Will Love Life at Milo'sYou will collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they are doing.

As a People First company, Milo’s is committed to the success and well-being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race, or creed. Some of the remarkable benefits offered include:

Competitive salary with bonus opportunities
100% employer-paid medical premiums for associates and families

Free Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits
401K with company match

Company-paid Life Insurance Tuition reimbursement assistance

Continuous learning opportunities

Robust parental leave program

Care Relief Fund to help associates in need Associate Assistance Program Paid volunteer time Being a Culture Champion at Milo’sWear the HAT (Hungry-Agile-Together)
Work effectively with others

Help our TEAm achieve safety, quality, and production goals

Interact positively, be self-aware, avoid negative commentary

Commit to outstanding attendance

Conduct yourself respectfully with all Milo's TEAm members

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As a People First company, Milo’s is committed to uplifting our associates, customers, and fans no matter their gender, race, or creed. We invest in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in all areas of our business ecosystem. We champion these efforts through partnerships, education, and events to support and celebrate our diverse workforce and networks.

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The Director of Public Affairs leads Milo’s Tea Company’s governmental affairs, community engagement, corporate giving, and external stakeholder strategy across home markets and key industry channels. This role owns the company’s public affairs function, advancing brand credibility and business interests through legislative monitoring, relationship development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities:

Leads state and local governmental relations strategy, including relationship development, tracking and reporting on legislation, regulatory activity, and policy issues relevant to the business.

Manages economic development relationships, coordinating with home market economic development organizations to advance business interests.

Coordinates national industry association engagement, ensuring Milo’s participating across key forums, coalitions, and advocacy channels.

Leads community engagement strategy in Milo’s home markets, developing programs aligned with enterprise goals.

Manages corporate giving strategy, budgeting for and directing philanthropic investment in alignment with established philanthropy pillars and strategic business needs.

Collaborates cross-functionally to develop internal and external communications supporting key initiatives.

Facilitates associate external engagement in coordination with cross-functional partners.

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