Tillamook, Oregon Corporate Communications Manager Job at ...

Responsible to develop a communications? organization capable of effectively coordinating communications to key stakeholders that includes members, employees, the media and the community that enhance the image of both the Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) and the Tillamook brand. This position oversees reactive and proactive employee communications, media relations, consumer relations and consumer messaging on corporate issues; monitors news coverage; serves as a public information contact; researches and authors reputation management tools; manages content of employee and patron newsletters; and coordinates with others to assure integration and integrity of Association messages.

Duties:

A.???? Develops and executes an annual corporate communications and reputation management plan

1.????? Media, trade and editorial relations

2.????? Community relations and philanthropy

3.????? Public and governmental affairs

4.????? Employee communications

5.????? Member communications

6.????? Consumer relations

7.????? Media and online communications monitoring

B.???? Develops rapport with media representatives by being responsive to their inquiries; addressing their information needs; building personal contacts and networks.

C.???? Develop and execute community outreach, public affairs, and industry programs and employee communications and events

1.????? Manage the TCCA scholarship program by serving as chairman for the committees in both Tillamook and Boardman and supervise communications and administration of the program

2.????? Plan, organize, and supervise volunteers to ensure successful implementation local corporate sponsorship activities and evaluate the effectiveness of these activities

3.????? Manage company events involving governmental affairs

4.????? Manage regional and national corporate giving and corporate donations budget to meet Association objectives

5.????? Prepare and monitor public relations program budget

6.????? Manages Tillamook Online Employee Store, the store vendor, content and purchases

7.????? Oversee content of corporate employee newsletter

8.????? Oversee employee communication events, serve as chair to the annual employee event and evaluate the effectiveness of these activities

D.???? Coordinates with consumer brand communications team to ensure consistency of message to all stakeholders

1.????? Achieves corporate communications operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews

2.????? Establish key messages for documents such as the corporate social responsibility statement, the supplier code of conduct

3.????? Collaborate with internal partners to insure elements of key messaging are integrated into all stakeholder communications

4.????? Manage the development of publications such as newsletters, brochures, fact sheets, display materials and the cooperative membership handbook

E.????? Develops and implements corporate crisis communications plan

1.????? Creates crisis communications messaging

2.????? Identifies who is authorized to represent TCCA with the media

3.????? Provides media training for key managers

F.????? Provides communications counsel and support to the CEO and executive team

1.????? Prepare drafts and/or proof read memos and other written communications from the CEO and others

2.????? Plan and implement arrangements for the Annual Member Meeting and District Meetings

G.???? Chairs Communications Steering Committee

1.????? Coordinate Visitor Center and farm tours for student groups, industry professionals, and civic leaders

2.????? Coordinate media events at the Visitors Center ? Made in America, Unwrapped, KGW special feature Discoveries America DVD series etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

A.???? Responsible and accountable for the hiring, training, and development of their direct reports

1.????? Responsible for the orientation of new employees in the department

2.????? Establishes and monitor annual development plan for each direct report and oversees the process for all indirect reports

B.???? Establishes, monitors, and reviews individual and team performance

1.????? Reviews and updates as needed Position Evaluation Form for all direct reports

2.????? Establishes and monitor SMART Goals for all direct reports

3.????? Provides coaching and mentoring to all direct reports

4.????? Accurately completes annual performance review form and holds review meeting with direct reports

5.????? Reviews all performance reviews of indirect reports to ensure consistency

C.???? Responsible to develop budget and authorize expenditures within approved department budget

1.????? Labor (staff count/wages)

2.????? Department materials/supplies

3.????? Recommend capital budget needs

D.???? Food Safety Responsibilities: Responsible for reporting any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action

Management Team Responsibilities:

A.???? Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system and other 3rd party audits

B.???? Responsible for taking necessary action on all food safety and quality problems reported or observed

C.???? A trained designee will be appointed by plant management to cover absences or vacancies

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

A.???? Bachelor?s degree in Communication or Public Relations

B.???? 7+ years of demonstrated experience producing mass communication documents (i.e. newsletters, annual report, press releases) and providing strategic counsel to senior organization leaders

C.???? Demonstrated portfolio of successful communication projects including a history of working with op administrators on deadline sensitive projects????????

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

A.???? Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public

B.???? Ability to communicate effectively

C.???? Must be computer literate with basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint

D.???? Must be a team player and be able to interact with staff at all levels of the company

E.????? Must be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and be flexible in working on multiple projects simultaneously

F.????? Excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision

Licenses and/or Certifications:

Valid Oregon driver?s license with satisfactory driving record; Requires overnight travel.?????

Office Work Environment:

Requires sitting majority of shift; can include standing and walking to accomplish tasks. May require stooping, bending and crouching to file, retrieve supplies. Occasional lifting of 25 pounds.??

Wage is DOE. There is no relocation assistance available for this position.? Local candidates only, please.

TCCA is an Equal Opportunity and a Drug-Free Workplace.?

Source: http://jobs.prsa.org/c/job.cfm?site_id=2170&jb=9015244

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