Coordinator, Public Policy and Community Engagement

Job Summary

The Coordinator, Public Policy & Community Engagement, supports both the Public Policy and Community Engagement teams within the Company’s Global Communications and Public Affairs Department. This role involves research, writing, project coordination, and programmatic support across both teams, along with limited administrative support specifically for the Community Engagement team.

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Two (2) years’ experience in public policy, community impact, administrative, communications or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including demonstrated expertise in Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of or experience in hospitality industry.

Core Work Activities

• Develop collateral and materials for public affairs outreach and communications, supporting U.S. federal, state, and local work, as well as global government affairs efforts outside the U.S. and with foreign embassies in Washington, DC.
• Undertake research projects to inform government affairs efforts, communications, advocacy initiatives, political spending, and public affairs needs.
• Collaborate across the team to prepare for and support internal stakeholder needs and presentations, as well as external events designed to build Marriott’s reputational capital with key stakeholder groups, including supporting on-property associate participation in advocacy efforts.
• Work with internal stakeholders to support executive engagement and preparation for public-affairs and external thought leadership forums and convening organizations, including briefing materials.
• Assist in aggregating community affairs, disaster relief and contributions data, Community Engagement and Business Council activities, and visual assets in support of stakeholder requests and for inclusion in company surveys and reports.
• Collaborate with volunteerism and Business Council leaders to provide support on projects for volunteer engagement globally.
• Assist in relationship management and program development tasks for non-profit partnerships managed by the Community Engagement team including creating and maintaining project and contribution tracking tools and scheduling partnership calls and meetings.
• Support the Community Engagement, Business Councils and Archives team on projects, programs and tasks as directed.
• Conduct research and create reports and summary documents for Community Engagement and Public Policy leadership to aid in policy work, partnerships, and programs.
• Support Marriott POV, the company’s community engagement and public policy social media channel.
• Assist in administrative tasks as directed to support the SVP of Community Engagement and Business Councils, including meeting scheduling, travel planning, expense reporting and event planning/execution.
• Execute updates to relevant MGS (intranet) pages overseen by the teams.
• Manage inputs to Marriott Executive calendar sent weekly to communicators and other key stakeholders.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range for this position is $25.67 to $42.93. Marriott offers a bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii), flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, and other life and work wellness benefits. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Marriott reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

About Marriott

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

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