Social Responsibility & Community Relations Manager

Although innovation is the key to our success at Niagara, our family tradition of high quality, value priced bottled water will never change. Niagara continues to grow and is the leading private label bottled water company.

As a producer and supplier of private label bottled water to many of the nation’s leading retailers, Niagara has over 60 years of experience offering our customers unmatched quality, price and service. Our customers choose Niagara® bottled water products based on high quality, affordable prices and exceptional service.

Description

The Social Responsibility & Community Relations Manager is responsible for the development and execution of community engagement and social responsibility initiatives that strengthen relationships with local communities and key stakeholders.

Role Responsibilities and Scope

• All responsibilities include, but are not limited to the below outline
• Develop and implement community relations, social responsibility and sustainability initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with local communities, government authorities, NGOs and other key stakeholders.
• Identify community needs and lead projects that generate meaningful social and environmental impact.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Human Resources, EHS, Legal and Communications, to execute community programs.
• Track program commitments, measure impact and support the development of sustainability metrics and reporting.

Requirements and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Business Administration or a related field.
• Strong experience in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Community Relations, Sustainability, Public Affairs or social impact project management.
• Knowledge of ESG, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and sustainability reporting is preferred.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of initiative.
• Availability to travel approximately 50% of the time and work in a hybrid role with frequent field visits.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Competencies

• Strong verbal, writing, and presentation skills to communicate effectively with immediate team and peers.
• Analytical and problem solving and project management skills
• Great customer service.
• Excellent documentation, organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication, organization,
• Knowledge of local government processes and stakeholder engagement.