Government & Community Relations Manager

Role Government and Community Relations Manager

Under limited general direction, plans and develops programs for residential, commercial and event recycling throughout the region. Develops and directs public education, public relations, and advertising materials and programs in support of programs, events, goals and activities in the region.

Essential Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison for recycling issues between the Company and all jurisdictions within the region.
• Seeks and cultivates opportunities to educate the public on the importance of recycling.
• Acts as liaison for local media on waste and recycling issues. Serves as the media contact for the region.
• Works with Group Manager and Group Government & Community Relations Manager to develop public relations goals and objectives.
• Works with Group Manager and General Managers to develop individual company goals and objectives for public outreach and education efforts.
• Maintains press clippings pertaining to waste related issues in service area.
• Develops educational and advertising materials to support various programs, as needed, for the companies and events in the region.
• Develops and implements on-site waste reduction programs with educators.
• Oversees the development of educational and advertising materials to support various programs, as needed, for the companies and events in the region.
• Identifies and participates in community events that are advantageous to the Community Relations department.
• Develops and maintains contacts with industry group peers, external coalition groups, and other related third parties.
• Participates in determining the objectives of assignments and plans, schedules, and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives.
• Represents Company at meetings, conferences, and hearings.
• Prepares and delivers speeches and presentations within the community.
• Monitors state and federal legislative/regulatory updates that impact various operational and business practices of the Company.
• Attends and becomes active in local community organizations and events.
• Travel may be required for meetings and/or site visits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in community relations, public relations, legislative analysis or related field.
• In-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of principles, concepts, practices and standards within your discipline.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Recology Offers

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

Recology Benefits May Include

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

Supplemental Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.