Strategic Community & Government Relations Lead

Legal Entity: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Business Unit: BU Corporate Affairs Department: DEP Federal Affairs Division: DIV Government and Industry Relations Work Location: Honda Aircraft Company -Greensboro - Bryan ??? Shift: 1st Workstyle: Remote Eligible up to 20% Career Level: 4 Job Grade: Exempt-3 Job Purpose Corporate Affairs is at the forefront of managing critical relationships with key stakeholders, including engagement with policymakers, community leaders, non-profits, workforce partners, and DEI collaborators. It is responsible for implementing government relations strategies and leading corporate communications to increase internal awareness of Honda’s business direction and enhance Honda’s reputation. This role is responsible for overseeing local community relations activities surrounding our state specific and surrounding regions. The Government & Community Relations Specialist will play a pivotal role focused on Honda’s external presence in these local communities. Key functions include relationship management with community stakeholders and government officials, representing Honda at events, evaluating community engagement and branding opportunities, supporting public policy objectives, and ensuring company leaders remain informed of local matters. This role will serve as a key conduit that bridges Honda to local communities, in alignment with Honda’s overall strategies and priorities. Key Accountabilities External community relations activity Build strong, trusting relationships and understanding of community needs with key external community stakeholders across the designated region. Stakeholders include non-profit organizations, government officials, community leaders, area businesses, and industry partners Represent Honda externally at local events and meetings with key external stakeholders Monitor, respond and report on local economic and community developments and issues Collaborate with Engagement, Public Relations and Corporate Communications Charitable Giving, and other Honda Business Units on relevant topics, relationships, and policies Support local Corporate Affairs engagement event staffing, as needed Provide site tours to stakeholders Qualifications, Experience, And Skills Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience 5-7 years of experience in Corporate Affairs, Community Relations, Government Relations, external community organizations or similarly relevant work Ability to represent Honda in a professional manner, including speaking at public events Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Understanding of the local community and government operations What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice? Total Rewards Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.) Paid Overtime Regional Bonus (when applicable) Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution Relocation assistance (if eligible) Career Growth Advancement Opportunities Career Mobility Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning Training and Development programs Additional Offerings Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Lifestyle Account Childcare Reimbursement Account Elder Care Support Wellbeing Program Community Service and Engagement Programs Product Programs Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Honda Motor Company, Inc.