Community Involvement Specialist

ABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS:

At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.

Job Title:                         Community Involvement Specialist   

Reports To:                       Senior Director of Community Involvement

Department:                     Community Involvement
 

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Community Involvement, oversee community involvement efforts for Festival Foods. The position includes event management and execution, communication and community/media relations. The main responsibility of the Community Involvement Specialist is to assist with the strategic community involvement efforts designed to create and maintain a favorable public image for the company and Festival Foods brand.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, manage and execute in-store and off-site events and promotions.
• Serve as a sponsorship, donation and non-profit organizational contact
• Review and evaluate annual sponsorship contracts
• Coordinate event logistics with community partners and internal Festival Foods departments
• Schedule and coordinate the Festival Foods “Big Cart” for parades and/or promotions
• Solicit and evaluate proof of performance from community partners
• Serve as a media/company spokesperson as needed (radio, newspaper and TV)
• Assist with projects and PR related duties as assigned by the Public Relations Supervisor
• Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This position will be based out of the Green Bay Support Office

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent organizational, time management and oral/written communication skills
• 2-5 years public relations experience preferred
• Advanced level of competency and working knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Successful networking and interpersonal skills through both face to face and electronic communication
• Ability to work independently on a variety of tasks simultaneously
• Proven examples of strong project management skills in support of programs, events and/or promotions
• A bachelor’s or associates degree in public relations, marketing, business or related field or equivalent experience required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• Sitting at a computer 60% + of the time
• Bending, stretching and lifting of up to 50 lbs. is required
• Professional presence, demeanor and phone etiquette are required
• Periodic travel around Wisconsin is required with this position

WORK SCHEDULE

• Flexible schedule; some nights and weekends required

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