Community Relations Specialist

This pivotal position involves supporting the implementation of strategic communication plans and community relations in regional operations, specifically in Araçariguama. The main activities include supporting internal, external, marketing, and social communication actions, including initiatives to support communities near landfills.

• Develop and execute integrated communication campaigns that meet organisational goals.
• Monitor social and environmental campaigns and actions to ensure effectiveness.
• Engage and liaise with local leaders to address and support social demands.
• Work closely with the Social Worker to engage with NGOs and community leaders.
• Assist in managing internal communication channels such as notice boards, intranet, weekly newsletters, and other media.
• Follow up on relationship-building and content management with the local press.
• Coordinate crisis and conflict management in collaboration with headquarters.
• Coordinate with the Marketing team on regional topics.
• Support internal teams in developing communication materials for operational units.

Requirements:

• Degree in journalism, public relations, advertising, marketing, or related fields.
• Experience in community communication, project management, and engagement with community leaders.
• Experience in corporate communication, channel management, internal campaign development, and event organisation.
• Intermediate/advanced Spanish and basic English skills.
• Creative writing and storytelling skills.
• Organisational and project planning abilities.

Why This Role Matters:

This role is crucial in building strong relationships between the organisation and local communities, ensuring effective communication and community engagement. The successful candidate will be able to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to communicate organisational goals and values to a diverse range of stakeholders.