Community Engagement and Communications Specialist

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Community Engagement and Communications Specialist Company: ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages Job Location: 4900 Pitts. Support Center, PA Other Potential Locations: Pittsburgh HQ, PA We are actively seeking enthusiastic team players who want to work with the world’s most trusted and iconic brands. About ABARTA ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages is a family-owned company committed to being a visible, engaged partner to the customers and communities we serve. We value diversity and individuality and when you thrive, we thrive. ABARTA offers the perks of a large corporation with the personalized touch of a smaller company. We are a workplace that encourages sharing ideas in a supportive environment, growing professionally, maintaining a healthy work/life balance, and interacting with all levels of the organization. We would love for you to become a part of our family to help make our vision of Quenching the Thirst of Our Neighbors a reality! Summary Job Summary: The Public Affairs and Communications X is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and dynamic individual to join our team as our Community Engagement and Communications Specialist. This is a newly created role reporting to the Public Affairs and Communications X and is responsible for developing and implementing community engagement strategies and communication campaigns, supporting the team’s mission of championing and safeguarding ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages reputation, brands, and people. Position Summary: The Community Engagement and Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and executing strategies to enhance the organization’s public image and build strong relationships with key external stakeholders, focused primarily on our nonprofit community partners. This role involves working closely across the organization and crafting communication strategies and managing public relations campaigns. Responsibilities Leads community engagement, public affairs support, social impact, and communications initiatives aligned with company priorities. Develops and manages nonprofit partnerships, volunteer programs, community activations, cause-marketing efforts, and impact reporting. Owns internal communications, including newsletters, leadership updates, company announcements, HR communications, recognition, and branded materials. Manages external communications, including social media, website content, recruitment marketing, and digital campaign performance. Supports sustainability, legislative, public affairs, and high-profile community initiatives with internal and external stakeholders. Develops press releases, statements, talking points, announcements, and other media materials while ensuring consistent messaging and brand standards. Qualifications Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field. Three or more years of experience in public affairs, communications, marketing, community engagement, sales, or a related field. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital communication tools. Preferred Skills: Experience working with or for nonprofit organizations, community partners, or civic organizations. Experience developing public affairs, community engagement, or social impact strategies. Strategic selling, marketing, recruitment marketing, or marketing experience. Knowledge of relevant issues and trends affecting the beverage industry, sustainability, community impact, and public affairs. Experience preparing media materials, executive briefings, reports, or public-facing communications. Hybrid - Office-based role with occasional travel required for meetings, events, stakeholder engagement, and community activations. Flexible work hours as needed to participate in public affairs activities, community events, media needs, and company initiatives. Additional Information ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, LLC requires all applicants to undergo a background verification process prior to commencing employment with the company. Employment with ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check which may include drug screening. Background verifications will be evaluated according to ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages guidelines to determine eligibility for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC