Public Affairs Manager - Pocatello, United States - Idaho State Job Bank

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Public Affairs Manager at Simplot in Pocatello, Idaho,

United States Job Description Public Affairs Manager Location:
Pocatello, ID, US, The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R.

Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

Summary The role's primary responsibility is to execute and monitor community and public projects and processes aligned with the Company's AgriBusiness strategies, reflecting our commitment to being a valued member of the communities we operate in and a leader in Agriculture.

Key Responsibilities + Builds and fosters collaborative relationships with community leaders and influencers and internal stakeholders in support of the business objectives.

+ Collaborates with AgriBusiness Mining and Manufacturing sites in their community outreach strategies + Develops public consent strategies and supports corporate and local management in the execution of approved strategies.

Accountable to V.P. Mining and Manufacturing.

+ Schedules and conducts outreach activities with western school districts and schools supporting education of agriculture, plant nutrition, and the JR Simplot Company + Develops and directs Simplot Farm Safety Events for elementary school students in rural school districts within Simplot market areas.

Partners with school districts, FFA Chapters, St.

Luke's Childrens', and Simplot operating units at each site to plan, conduct and evaluate up to six events each year + Research and write articles and speeches for senior management as required.

Provide support for Company sustainability projects. + Supports activities of Simplot Games + Other activities as required Typical Education + Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university Relevant Experience + A minimum of 5 years' experience developing communication or community relations materials and programs. + Event management experience required.

+ Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work with all levels of the organization, and across all businesses and communities we operate in; requires the ability to lead teams towards successful completion of activities, including those that do not report directly to the position or department; must possess the ability and desire to develop an understanding of our businesses and industries and the environments we operate in; must have the ability to represent the Company in a confident and convincing manner; requires the demonstrated ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to gain acceptance of thoughts, plans, activities, etc.; must have the ability to establish strong relationships both internally and externally, and to adjust priorities as necessary.

Job Requisition ID :

17992 Travel Required :
Up to 25% Location(s) : ABW Frontier Office

• Pocatello Country: United States The J.

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Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

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