Community Relations Specialist

Community Relations Specialist supporting WM, North America’s leading environmental solutions provider, through outreach and education programs. Coordinating community events, educational partnerships, volunteerism, presentations, and municipal engagement.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeSimi Valley • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $77,970 - $99,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community relations and outreach, with a strong ability to coordinate programs, develop presentations, and maintain relationships with educational institutions and charitable organizations. Proficient in tracking community projects and producing effective communications and event collateral.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Community Relations Strategy DevelopmentEvent CoordinationPartnership DevelopmentPresentation and Workshop DevelopmentVolunteer Program Management

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Hard Skills

Community Program CoordinationOutreach Campaign DevelopmentPresentation DevelopmentEvent PlanningProject Tracking

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Community Relations ToolsEvent Collateral

Certifications & Qualifications

REAL IDTSA-Approved Alternative

Industry Keywords

Community EngagementCharitable ProgramsEducational InstitutionsVolunteerismPublic Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with enhancing, implementing, and supporting community relations and education efforts
Assist in developing and implementing the community relations strategy
Coordinate community programs that enhance the company's standing
Maintain relationships with assigned charitable programs and communities
Coordinate community-contact programs and disseminate information
Partner with educational institutions on outreach campaigns, projects, presentations, seminars, and events
Support WM community outreach and education programming through facility tours, presentations, events, workshops, and projects
Support volunteerism, giving, and employee community involvement programs
Update volunteer assistance and community relations tools and event collateral
Track employee volunteer projects and company funding for community events
Assist with planning and administering large company events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Accredited bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field, or an alternative of an accredited high school diploma/GED plus four years of related experience
Three years of previous experience in community relations in addition to education requirements
Ability to coordinate community programs and outreach campaigns
Experience partnering with educational institutions and community organizations
Ability to develop presentations, seminars, workshops, and special events
Ability to track community projects, employee volunteers, and company funding
Ability to produce clear, effective, compliant communications and branded collateral
REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative required or willingness to obtain one if business air travel or federal property access is needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Stock purchase plan
Company matching on a 401(k)
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Paid personal days
Incentive pay
REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative may be obtained if required for business air travel or federal property access