Community Relations Specialist

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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About the role

The Community Relations Specialist will work with Reworld's Asset Management, Operations, Community Outreach, and Communications groups to plan, develop, and implement community relations campaigns, marketing efforts, and related events that support Reworld's outreach mission and environmental justice policy.

Community Outreach Plans and resultant activities are a facility-based effort designed to represent Reworld and make positive contributions to the community in accordance with the company Community Outreach Planning initiatives and Community and Environmental Justice polices. Programs will engage and support the community as well as encourage employee interactions with the local community stakeholders. The Community Relations Specialist will develop relationships with key stakeholders including residents, community leaders, elected officials, business leaders and media representatives and be expected to communicate Reworld's benefits to the community and to promote waste to energy as a preferred technology-based solution for waste treatment. The Specialist will support marketing initiatives and help develop positive company programs using social media. This position will report to the Manger, Corporate Relations.

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 Reworld'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
• Travel to and from org/community events is expected.

Required Skills/Abilities

• 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

Education and Experience

• 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 will lesser experience will be considered
• 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

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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