Community Relations Coordinator

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

Function:

Public Affairs and Corporate CommunicationsJob Summary:

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. When you join CF, you become part of a team that brings varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work. You will be able to pursue complex and exciting opportunities that promote growth and help achieve potential across different areas. You will take pride in working for a company that lives its values; where you can be yourself at work as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our seven manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom; an unparalleled storage, transportation, and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach, help us leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

Job Description:

The Community Relations Coordinator will be responsible for implementing a portfolio of projects and activities in Ascension Parish that enhance the corporate brand, educate local stakeholders on CF’s values and goals, and advance business objectives. Specifically, the Community Relations Coordinator will oversee all community relations activities for CF in Ascension Parish, including implementing comprehensive local outreach activities, special events, programming and presentations to increase awareness of and support for CF in the community and our ESG Goals. This position reports directly to the Community Relations Manager. The successful candidate will provide integrated communications, outreach, and public affairs services support in Ascension Parish, and as needed, in other parishes with a focus on community relations, community engagement, and community investment programs. This is a full-time position based in Ascension Parish. Frequent travel within Ascension Parish and to East Baton Rouge and other parishes will be required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies that inform and educate the public on issues of importance to the company
• Establish and maintain relationships with collaborative partners, including local policymakers, businesses, community and business groups, and the media
• Implement a tactical plan for building and maintaining local programs and engagement activities in support of CF’s mission and promote a positive impact on the community
• Serve as a point of contact responsible for sharing CF's vision with the local community
• Serve as a key point of contact for local schools and non-profit organization partners
• Implement, lead, and participate in community outreach programs and coordinate special events as appropriate
• Attend relevant events and activities to represent the company and build strong relationships with key community members and other stakeholders
• With oversight from the Community Relations Manager and Corporate Communications and Corporate Public Affairs, draft and distribute communications that promote the company as well as individuals and groups within it
• In partnership with the Community Relations Manager, plan, coordinate, and execute public meetings and/or other public opportunities and help prepare public education outreach materials on projects
• Collaborate with Community Relations Manager to support broader business communications strategies and address local concerns as needed
• Foster goodwill and build trust with external and internal partners, including any CAPs which may be established
• Assist in supporting communications during crisis events and drills
• Identify traditional media and social media opportunities to enhance CF's local profile and promote engagement activities

Successful candidates will have:

• Legal authorization to work in the USA on a full-time basis
• A minimum of 5+ years of relevant public relations, community relations, and/or community outreach activities experience
• Bachelor’s degree (communications, marketing, business, journalism, public relations, political science, or any related field is preferred)
• Most possess a valid driver’s license and up-to-date car insurance
• Extremely strong writing skills and ability to communicate and connect effectively
• Knowledge of local community/region and community related issues
• Understanding of and experience with news media
• Ability to write compelling content for various channels
• Demonstrated success in developing and delivering public relations strategies and plans in complex organization
• Ability to plan and manage public-facing events
• Must be able to manage quickly changing priorities and/or external events that impact business goals
• Cultural sensitivity and ideal familiarization with the working environment of a large international organization
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to influence
• Self-motivation, enthusiasm, and be a team player
• Strong knowledge of social media and MS Office applications
• The ability to manage multiple projects at a time
• Ability to acquire a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
• Ability to prove drug and alcohol free at random or for cause
• Experience with industrial manufacturing preferred

• CF Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

• Employees in the US can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster (PDF)  and others as detailed below:

Pay Transparency

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

FMLA:

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

• Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the “Canadian Human Rights Act”.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at [email protected].

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