Communications Manager - Great Falls, United States - Calumet Specialty Products

Description

At Calumet we deliver innovative specialty products trusted by companies across the globe. We are the foundation to everyday essential products that help millions of people live and thrive. We are headquartered in Indianapolis and have numerous production locations in the US. We are customer focused and utilize our values of collaboration and entrepreneurship to grow the business. We offer a dynamic, high-performance environment where team members can have real input and impact on our business. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, treat the business as if it is your own and add value accordingly, come see why we're Calumet Proud


PURPOSE:

The Communications Manager will develop and maintain media, community and key stakeholder relationships and activities in and for our Great Falls, Montana operations based on a corporate strategic plan for optimal impact.

The goals of the Manager include building and maintaining positive relationships between the company and key constituencies, including local, trade, and national media outlets; government representatives; business associations; community residents; and philanthropic organizations.

Key deliverables include:

The implementation of measurable public relations campaigns
Coordinated community relations activity for Great Falls, Montana site.
Strong relationships with key constituencies:

Community, media, and other key stakeholders


KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Partners with Director and business leaders to develop public relations campaigns and then implements strategies and tactics
Partners with Director to execute media relations activities; including proactive and reactive work and crisis communications.

Supports government relations strategy to support the needs of the business with regard to Montana Renewables and the Great Falls site.

In coordination with business and functional leadership, identifies key relationships to build on behalf of Calumet and develops and implements plans to coordinate those relationships
With Director, leads building and managing the Montana Renewables brand.
Attend relevant meetings and events on behalf of the company, both inside and outside of typical work hours
Coordinates and manages community and philanthropic events
Measures and reports on results of public relations activities
Serves as a liaison and point of contact between Calumet and community organizations.
Local leader of crisis communications response
Tracks and manages issues-related communication
Works with the Director to support two-way communication between the corporate office and Great Falls employees
Promotes employee engagement
Serves as an ambassador for the company, both internally and externally
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES

:

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, or equivalent work experience in these fields

Minimum ten years related work experience including media relations, the development and implementation of strategic communication plans and measurable public relations campaigns.

Accreditation in Public Relations from Public Relations Society of America preferred but not required.
Proven experience working autonomously
Proven experience in speaking publicly and delivering impactful presentations to varied groups
Proficient user of MS Office Suite

COMPETENCIES:

Communication

– Ability to communicate and present information effectively in a written and oral manner at all levels of an organization and with all types of constituencies
Relationship-building

– Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with key constituents and publics
Leadership

– Ability to demonstrate leadership and team capabilities when necessary
Judgment/Decision-Making

– Smart, with the ability to think through issues and make sound decisions
Integrity

– Ethical in all business dealings
Demonstration of Calumet Values

– Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence
Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer including disability and veteran. A ll offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

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