Public Affairs and Community Relations Manager

ARE YOU READY TO BUILD PROGRESS WITH US?

Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure, and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy, Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates, and Solutions & Products.

About the Role

The Public Affairs and Community Relations Manager will help build and scale Holcim’s ongoing work with our communities, local government officials, and other policymakers and stakeholders. Specifically, you will work with Holcim’s public affairs team to craft the community engagement strategy that protects and enhances the reputation of Holcim as a growth business and key community partner. You will be responsible for helping to manage local and regional government relations/issues, stakeholder relations, and community connections. You will also help manage issues at the state, county, tribal, and local levels that impact, or potentially impact, the current business practices and the future growth and profitability of the company.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build and scale Holcim’s ongoing work with communities, local government officials, and other policymakers and stakeholders.
• Establish regular contact with politicians, political advisers, civil servants, non-departmental public bodies, First Nations, or regulators to keep them informed about the organization’s work and policy concerns.
• Organize or attend regular meetings with these stakeholders, representing Holcim and forging contacts with key decision-makers.
• Report back to colleagues on the content of such meetings and arrange follow-up submissions.
• Monitor proceedings of the county and local government institutions and provide analysis for senior staff members.
• Provide internal forecasts of the likely effect of public policy changes on the organization.
• Write or edit submissions to government or regulator consultations, keep abreast of important media stories daily, and build relationships with key local media contacts.
• Provide written or oral briefings for senior staff members and advise them on contact with decision-makers.
• Work hand-in-hand with company lobbyists to shape priorities and messaging for legislative and regulatory policy conversations.
• Execute community outreach strategy, ensuring partnerships align with business needs and objectives.
• Represent Holcim at external meetings, events, and ceremonies.

What We Are Looking For

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or 5-7 years of relevant experience.

Field of Study Preferred:

• Engineering, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Government Affairs, or related field.
• A Master’s degree or relevant certification is a plus.

Required Computer and Software Skills:

• Microsoft Office applications and ability to develop and manage complex Gantt charts.

Travel Requirements:

• 75% local travel.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong track record of managing government relations programs with political acumen.
• High energy and personal drive to work independently and across teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills for briefings, project plans, and consultation responses.
• Great networking skills to confidently engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong information gathering and interpretation skills to advise on political developments.
• Political knowledge, particularly of Colorado and regional counties.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental policies in all work environments.
• Adherence to Holcim’s safety protocols and PPE requirements, including respirators where applicable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings.
• Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care.
• Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Paid time off & paid holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity).
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Dress for your day.

This position is anticipated to be open until March 31, 2025.

Your Holcim Experience

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us, you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas, and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all, of the job requirements to apply. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.

We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our goal is to drive diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim – ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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