Budgeting, Business Strategy, Community Programs, Community Relations, Computer Skills, Conflict Resolution, Detail Oriented, Internet Application, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Logistics, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Nonprofit, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Program Planning, Project/Program Management, Public Affairs, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Resolve Customer Issues, Time Management, Volunteer Management, Web Programming
Job Summary: The Public Affairs Specialist provides support in the development and direction of H-E-B's Public Affairs strategies and corporate image initiatives within the greater Dallas region.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
- Coordinates and delivers internal and external Regional Public Affairs programs and events.
- Recruits, trains, and supervises Partners for volunteer activities and manages recognition programs for Partner volunteer activities.
- Creates and develops regional H-E-B public affairs materials.
- Provides creative input into the development of the region's overall public affairs goals.
- Represents H-E-B at key functions and events, serving on internal and external task forces and/or committees as needed.
- Serves as company spokesperson to the news media within defined parameters.
- Maintains good relationships in the community including both public and private sectors and non-profit organizations.
- Plans and conducts special events and signature community programs including planning, logistics, and measurements of success to meet stated objectives.
- Defines resource needs according to budgets and develops action plans for programs and events.
- Manages third-party vendor and contractor relationships.
The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.
Qualifications & Key Requirements:
- Entry individual contributor in a professional role. Receives detailed instructions and works under close review and supervision in a developmental environment. Applies learned theories, concepts, principles, and methodologies to work assignments. Majority of work efforts are focused on supporting implementation or delivery of processes, programs, and/or policies and are not typically difficult or complex.
- Learns how to develop internal working relationships.
Work Experience:
- 0+ years No previous professional experience required. - Required
- Practical public affairs experience in one or more support roles: governmental, non-profit, community relations, media relations or public relations a plus - Required
- Experience in news media - Preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of community - Required
- Advanced PC skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook) and software and web-based programs / apps required by the job - Required
- Communication and presentation skills - Required
- Interpersonal skills - Required
- Ability to manage conflict and resolve complaints - Required
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks - Required
- Attention to detail - Required
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Affairs or related OR role-relevant experience in lieu of a degree - Required
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
- Function in a fast-paced, office environment
- Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
- Work extended hours; sit for extended periods.
- Occasionally lift 20 lbs or more - setting up and tearing down events
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.