Spec, Community Relations

** Experience*
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* Required:

Ideally,*
* ** 3 years. Candidates will lesser experience will be considered. More details provided below  Travel*
* ** Percentage:*
* ** As needed
**** Education*
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* Required:

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* ** Bachelors Degree preferred but not required.**·         
** Great benefits including PTO, health insurance from Day 1, up to 7% company contribution for Retirement Savings Plan and 401K match
**** Key*
* ** Duties/Responsibilities
*** 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 Covanta’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, Community Outreach, Communications and Government Relations
* Develop and maintain community outreach budget to support the community outreach plan
* Perform other related duties as assigned
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both small groups or larger public gatherings
* An ability to present and translate science into easily understandable forms
* 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, 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.
* Community or school volunteer experience preferred
* Prefer a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, related science, political science, communications, or related field
* Involved in the communities that Reworld serves
- Ideally, three (3) years of work in community outreach OR at 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

Reworld, formerly known as Covanta, is a leader in sustainable waste solutions and is dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources through innovative technologies. With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions designed to address the most complex challenges of waste management, Reworld is committed to achieving carbon-negative outcomes and supporting partners on their sustainability journey.
** Others see waste. We see potential.
** Led by the promise of what’s possible, we partner with businesses and communities to reimagine what waste can do. Together, we transform refuse into a resource, steadfast in our determination to go beyond net zero, for the good of our people, our communities, and the planet we all depend on.
** Rooted in communities, with support across North America
** Our expansive geographical footprint gives us the large-scale resources to effectively support both our customers and the communities in which we live and work.
** Working together to find the beginning at every endpoint
** Ours is a diverse group, with a wide range of skills and expertise. We are passionate about our mission to do more and to do better through innovative value creation. No matter where we come from, we’re here to put our efforts toward building a smarter, more sustainable world.
** Dedicated to redefining what’s possible with waste
** When you work with us, you’ll find a hard-working team of collaborators united by our passion for protecting people, the planet, and the promise of a more sustainable future.

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