Manager, Public Affairs & Community Relations - Chicago, IL
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Job DescriptionATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post. Want to make an impact?The Manager, Public Affairs and Community Relations, you will help build and scale Ferrara's ongoing work with our communities, local government officials and other policymakers and stakeholders. Specifically, you will work with the Company's VP of Institutional Affairs & Corporate Communications to craft the strategy and plans that protect and enhance the reputation of Ferrara as a growth business and key community partner. You will be responsible for helping to manage government relations/issues, stakeholder relations and community connections and will help manage issues at the state, county and local levels that impact, or potentially impact, the current business practices and the future growth and profitability of the company.As the ideal candidate, you will have an established track record of successfully managing government relations programs and possess external and internal political acumen. You work well independently and across teams, agile, able to reprioritize and shift gears quickly, and comfortable in a high-pressure environment.Ways you will make a differenceDevelop, manage, and enable delivery of key messages to important stakeholder audiences to clearly define and communicate the company's strategic business priorities, while also promoting company brands and programsManage the identification of government-related business opportunities and facilitate discussions with government to support those effortsWork hand-in-hand with company lobbyists working to shape our priorities and messaging for legislative and regulatory policy conversationsPlan, draft and launch communications campaigns and messaging supporting government relations and community relations goals and develop and manage the budgetWork with team leader to Counsel the company Senior Leadership Team on issues management and conduct message trainingTrack and inform company of all matters of interest and help provide analysis of legislative or proposed regulations and updating with reports on subsequent action.Execute community outreach strategy, ensuring partnerships that align to business needs and objectivesRepresent Ferrara and Institutional Affairs & Corporate Communications Team at external meetings, events and ceremoniesAdditional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesSkills that will make you successfulStrong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environmentDemonstrated ability to build strategies aligned with business goals and company cultureExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong sense of initiative and ability to work under pressure on multiple projects with tight deadlinesExperiences that will support your success5-7 years of Government Relations and Public Affairs experience, including community relationsBachelor's degree requiredMicrosoft Office proficiencyTravel requirement - 20% travelThis position must pass a post-offer background and drug testProject and budget management