Position Overview

The Community Relations and Events Specialist will support the day-to-day management and execution of key community relations programs and events, which reinforce the Company's goodwill and legacy of investment in our communities. This position will leverage the company's Community Relations strategy to inform, inspire and engage employees in key strategic focus areas and activities. The Community Relations and Events Specialist will lead the logistics and planning for Company events, including, but not limited to, Town Halls, Senior Leader Meetings and large-scale community events.

Job Description

• Full-time, Hybrid Role
• Location: Keene, NH
• Travel Required

You will contribute by:

• Work with the Communications team to ensure that the Communications editorial calendar contains a consistent brand and channel voice:-
• Review corporate citizenship materials
• Provide content for website
• Project manage the content and design of print and digital communications for internal and external stakeholders (i.e.; United Way, National Volunteer Month, Holiday Good Works)
• Manage print donations submitted by local nonprofit organizations
• Design, coordinate and execute annual enterprise-wide community involvement initiatives.
• Execute the local grant-making program in communities where the Company has facilities.
• Develop and track annual cash contributions budget plus annual in-kind contributions.
• Create and manage enterprise-wide community service/employee volunteerism events (i.e.; Earth Day, Coat Drive, First Book reading events).
• Support the Manager of Communications and Change Management when the Company responds to extreme natural or manmade disasters (i.e. tornados, wildfires, etc.). Structure and rollout in-kind support, and possible employee fundraising campaign.
• Lead the logistics and planning for Company events, including but not limited to, Town Halls, Senior Leader Meetings and large-scale community events.
• Execute vendors and consultants, as well as partnering with community relations organizations.
• Travel Required: Yes

We’re searching for candidates with:

• Strong project management, including financial analysis and budget management
• Expertise in building relationships and representing the company to the general public
• Strong communications and organizational skills; team-oriented
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines; highly detail-oriented and meticulous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing vendors and consultants
• Experience in procurement ordering systems and basic knowledge of warehouse operations
• 2-5 years of experience in Community Relations, Communications or Project Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree - Communication

Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.