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Description
This Public Affairs Manager position is responsible for current and emerging public policy and community issues that impact the company's diverse interests and formulates strategies that improve revenue opportunities, reduce corporate liabilities and expenses, support key business objectives, and enhance Rayonier's reputation. Each of these responsibilities is critical given the growing influence of state, regional and local government issues on the Company's success and the high priority we have placed on developing and maintaining a superior reputation in the communities we serve.
This position manages all aspects of the Company's legislative and regulatory grassroots campaigns, develops and implements strategies for grassroots activation, and develops communication tools to support the Company's positions.
The position also manages and promotes all aspects of Rayonier's strategic community affairs and philanthropy programs, serving the needs of our Eastern U.S. field operations and the communities that surround them, to foster mutually beneficial relationships between the Company and its various key constituencies and to create an environment in which Rayonier can operate profitably.
Required Qualifications
Job Location: Fernandina Beach, FL
How to apply: Please visit www.rayonier.com to apply.
SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 07/19/11
Description
This Public Affairs Manager position is responsible for current and emerging public policy and community issues that impact the company's diverse interests and formulates strategies that improve revenue opportunities, reduce corporate liabilities and expenses, support key business objectives, and enhance Rayonier's reputation. Each of these responsibilities is critical given the growing influence of state, regional and local government issues on the Company's success and the high priority we have placed on developing and maintaining a superior reputation in the communities we serve.
This position manages all aspects of the Company's legislative and regulatory grassroots campaigns, develops and implements strategies for grassroots activation, and develops communication tools to support the Company's positions.
The position also manages and promotes all aspects of Rayonier's strategic community affairs and philanthropy programs, serving the needs of our Eastern U.S. field operations and the communities that surround them, to foster mutually beneficial relationships between the Company and its various key constituencies and to create an environment in which Rayonier can operate profitably.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years public affairs experience (or related experience) in developing strategies and policies, preferably in government affairs, grassroots advocacy, coalition building, community affairs, communications, public relations, and/or employee involvement programs
- Proven track record formulating strategies in political and regulatory environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must self initiate and work independently; exercise good judgment and convey personal trust and credibility; demonstrates strong interpersonal skills; proven record of building strategic working relationships; must effectively collaborate with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders; must be a team player with the ability to effectively manage multiple functions in a busy environment
- Initiative
- Communication
- Influence
- Relationship Building
- Customer Focus and Teamwork
Job Location: Fernandina Beach, FL
How to apply: Please visit www.rayonier.com to apply.
SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 07/19/11
