Director, Corporate Communications & Community Development

Director Of Corporate Communications & Community Development

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our core four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

The director of corporate communications & community development is responsible for developing and executing integrated communication strategies that strengthen employee engagement, align leaders and teams around business priorities and enhance the organization's reputation in the communities it serves. This role leads employee and executive communications, ensuring consistent, transparent and compelling messaging that supports organizational goals, culture and change initiatives.

In addition, the director oversees the company's community development and engagement programs, building strong relationships with community stakeholders, nonprofit partners and local leaders. The position is responsible for advancing the organization's social impact objectives, coordinating volunteerism and charitable initiatives, and identifying opportunities to strengthen the company's presence and influence in key communities.

The ideal candidate is a strategic communicator and relationship builder who can effectively advise senior executives, develop high-impact communications and lead community engagement efforts that support both business objectives and corporate values. The position reports to the vice president of corporate affairs and manages a team.

Employee communications - develop and execute the company's internal communications strategy in alignment with business objectives. Create and manage employee communication channels, including intranet, newsletters, emails, digital signage and town halls. Lead communication planning for organizational changes, business initiatives and employee engagement programs. Develop messaging that reinforces company culture, values and strategic priorities. Monitor employee feedback and recommend communication improvements. Measure the effectiveness of internal communications through surveys, analytics and engagement metrics.

Executive communications - serve as a communications advisor to senior executives and company leadership. Develop executive messaging, remarks, presentations, talking points and leadership correspondence. Support executive visibility through internal meetings, video messages and leadership forums. Ensure consistency and alignment of executive communications across the organization. Prepare leaders for employee meetings, community events, media opportunities and stakeholder engagements. Manage communication plans related to significant business announcements and milestones.

Community development and engagement develop and implement the company's community development and engagement strategy. Build and maintain relationships with nonprofit organizations, local leaders, government officials, educational institutions and other community stakeholders. Identify and evaluate community partnership opportunities that align with community mission, corporate values and business objectives. Manage corporate giving, sponsorship and charitable investment programs. Manage the coordination of employee volunteer initiatives and community service activities.

Track and report community engagement outcomes and metrics.

Corporate reputation and stakeholder relations - support initiatives that strengthen the company's reputation and brand within local communities. Represent the organization at community meetings, events and industry functions. Monitor community issues and help develop proactive engagement strategies. Collaborate with operations, human resources, public relations, government affairs and other teams to ensure coordinated stakeholder communications.

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