Senior Community Relations Specialist

I. Job Summary

This position plays a key role in the enhancement implementation and support of community relations and education efforts as well as employee community involvement programs. This position assists in the development and implementation of the community relations strategy. May be responsible for providing guidance to less experienced Communications team members.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the coordination of community programs designed to enhance the companys standing in the community.
• Maintains a favorable relationship with the assigned charitable program and/or community. Coordinates community-contact programs to promote good will by disseminating information to the community (or local Area staff).
• Partners with various educational institutions to develop outreach campaigns projects customer and community presentations seminars and special events.
• Oversees WMs community outreach and education programming by assisting with facility tours presentations community events workshops and projects.
• Supports community involvement by supporting the companys programs for volunteerism giving and related community involvement (e.g. volunteer committees United Way campaigns Earth Day events).
• Assists with the communication and updating of volunteer assistance and community relations tools for Corporate and Areas. Ensures the collateral for community events appropriately reflects the companys brand and is effective and compliant and employee communications are clear and effective.
• Assists with tracking company community projects such as employee volunteers and company dollars for events that support the communities where WM currently resides and where the company is strengthening community and municipal relationships.
• May coordinate and assist in the administration and planning of large company events.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree (accredited) in Communication Journalism Public Relations or related field or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant experience.
• 5 years previous experience in community relations (in addition to education requirement).

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (French and English) is an asset

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands physical and occupational risks and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers phones copy machines etc.

This role can require about 25-35% travel (locally)

The expected base pay range for this office/on-site or hybrid position is $90000 - $105000 . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates relevant experience education training certifications qualifications and work location. This position is for an existing addition this position is eligible for bonus.

V. Benefits
At WM each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan Company match on RRSP and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation Holidays and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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