Communications Specialist

I. Job Summary

This intermediate level position, under moderate supervision and guidance, is progressively more responsible for assisting in the drafting, coordinating and executing of both external and internal communication plans. Cultivates internal business and department head relationships and is mentored by upper level Communications experts in the development and management of external vendor relationships. Assists assigned internal partners with communication for targeted audiences.

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Location: Sacramento OR Lodi

Travel: 10%-20% ( Events and meetings in the local area)

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary communications liaison for assigned municipal franchise contracts, ensuring communication collateral, public outreach materials, and other contractual deliverables are met effectively and on schedule.
• Under supervision, engages and assists assigned internal partners (business and department heads) with targeted communications to both internal and external audiences.
• Assists with external company message positioning on assigned issues and branding and is responsible for recommending delivery and timing of company messages to target audiences.
• Create, edit, and distribute a variety of communication materials, including newsletters, press releases, social media content, educational collateral, presentations, website content, customer communications, and stakeholder messaging.
• Manage communications associated with municipal franchise agreements, including project coordination, budget tracking, outreach campaigns, and public education initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Government Affairs, Community Relations, and other cross-functional teams to develop messaging that supports business objectives, operational priorities, and contractual commitments.
• Monitor communication activities and provide reporting, documentation, and performance metrics to support communication objectives and franchise contract requirements.
• Provides assistance to company personnel in preparing speeches, letters and articles which are to be made public.
• Works with management to execute internal communications tactics designed to contribute to the company's employee engagement campaign and the related behaviors to support a motivated workforce.
• Responds to field communicators to assist with the strategy implementation, delivery of tools and messaging.
• May coordinate and assist in the administration and planning of large company events.
• Assists in creating and supporting internal communications regarding weather related disaster or crisis preparedness and aftermath.
• Monitoring and compiling and distributing company and industry daily news throughout the company via intranet.
• Organizing and monitoring media from all outlets.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor''s Degree (accredited) in Communication, Journalism or Public Relations, or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.
• 2 years previous experience in a communications department or agency (in addition to education requirement).

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in communications, community outreach, stakeholder engagement, or public education.
• Proven project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience developing communication materials and campaigns for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Suite, and related tools.
• Strong organizational, collaboration, and communication skills.

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

PAY: The expected base pay range for this office/on-site position is $85,000 - $95,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America''s leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.