Global Public Affairs Manager

Founded in 1920

Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Responsibilities

Associated Community Benefits Plan (CBP) Deliverables

• Project Pop and CBP two-way community engagement
• Branches of Hope project completion
• Community Agreement(s) oversight
• Reporting for Department of Energy (DOE) grant obligation

Purpose

• On the ground advocacy support to protect Eastman’s social license to operate and grow, build and maintain a strong reputation, and manage public issues and community initiatives

Responsibilities

• Manage aspects of multiple related projects pertaining to Eastman’s CBP and Branches of Hope to ensure overall programs and build-out is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of DOE objectives
• Execute communications and engagement strategies
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings
• Track success measures for DOE reporting obligation fulfillment
• Ensure community agreements are upheld and followed
• Continuously manage the refinement and delivery of Eastman’s message, positions, and executive direction in the community
• Coordinate relevant external information to internal teams to ensure transparency and collaboration towards a consistent corporate direction

Skills & Capabilities

• Ability to ask, listen, and synthesize viewpoints of different stakeholders
• Experience and ability to navigate in high-pressure situations with professionalism and poise
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and adapt to rapidly changing business needs
• Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including advocacy groups, industry partners, local government, and community organizations

Qualifications

• Texas-based
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field desired; MBA strongly preferred
• Nonprofit leadership experience required
• Understanding of non-profit governance, management, and strategic planning required
• Corporate experience required
• Minimum of 10 years professional work experience
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and present it in a clear, concise, conversational manner
• Collaborative team player with strong leadership skills to influence and inspire others
• Must be able to travel as needed based on project needs

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

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