Community Engagement Specialist

Community Relations & Employee Engagement Specialist #AMI-1528 Company Location Location Job Description The Community Relations & Employee Engagement Specialist serves as the primary ambassador for AISIN Illinois Companies both internally and throughout the community. This position is responsible for strengthening AISIN's reputation through employee engagement initiatives, community partnerships, corporate communications, and company-wide events. The role develops and executes programs that reinforce AISIN's culture, promote the company's values, enhance the employee experience, and increase community awareness of AISIN as an employer of choice. Other duties and responsibilities of the MAC Recruitment Specialist include: Community Relations & Corporate Citizenship Develop and maintain strategic relationships with community organizations, educational institutions, chambers of commerce, charitable organizations, local government representatives and workforce development partners. Represent AISIN at community events, job fairs, networking opportunities, school outreach activities and public functions. Coordinate corporate donations, sponsorships, charitable giving, scholarship programs and volunteer initiatives. Identify opportunities to enhance AISIN's reputation, community involvement and workforce development efforts. Employee Engagement & Workplace Culture Develop and execute employee recognition programs and engagement initiatives that reinforce AISIN's culture and values. Coordinate company-wide activities including appreciation events, holiday celebrations, service awards, recognition programs, wellness initiatives, charitable campaigns, and employee activities. Collaborate with HR and leadership to improve employee engagement and workplace culture. Maintain an annual employee engagement and communications calendar. Event Planning & Corporate Hospitality Lead planning and execution of company events including Open House, holiday meals, executive visits, blood drives, inventories, customer visits, recruitment events, and other corporate functions. Coordinate vendors, logistics, budgets, schedules, volunteers, event communications, catering and event-related supplies. Ensure visitors, executives, customers and community partners receive a professional and welcoming experience. "Communications & Brand Management Develop internal communications supporting employee awareness, engagement and organizational initiatives. Partner with marketing and administration leadership to ensure consistent messaging and brand standards. Coordinate recognition announcements, bulletin boards, newsletters, employee communications, promotional materials, and digital communication platforms. Ensure communications accurately reflect AISIN's values and business objectives. Program Administration Manage assigned budgets and expenditures responsibly. Maintain vendor relationships, contracts and purchasing activities related to employee engagement and community programs. Track community partnerships, event participation, donations, outreach activities and engagement metrics. Maintain organized documentation, procedures, planning materials and historical event records Identify opportunities to improve employee engagement, event execution, communications and community outreach. Skills & Abilities: Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills Strong project and event management abilities Budget management and vendor coordination Public speaking and presentation skills Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Strong organizational and planning skills Creativity and attention to detail Minimum Level of Preparation & Training Required: High School Diploma or equivalent is required Salary Range: $49,888 - $61,535 Salary Range $49,888- $61,535 Requirements The Community Relations & Employee Engagement Specialist serves as the primary ambassador for AISIN Illinois Companies both internally and throughout the community. This position is responsible for strengthening AISIN's reputation through employee engagement initiatives, community partnerships, corporate communications, and company-wide events. The role develops and executes programs that reinforce AISIN's culture, promote the company's values, enhance the employee experience, and increase community awareness of AISIN as an employer of choice. Other duties and responsibilities of the MAC Recruitment Specialist include: Community Relations & Corporate Citizenship Develop and maintain strategic relationships with community organizations, educational institutions, chambers of commerce, charitable organizations, local government representatives and workforce development partners. Represent AISIN at community events, job fairs, networking opportunities, school outreach activities and public functions. Coordinate corporate donations, sponsorships, charitable giving, scholarship programs and volunteer initiatives. Identify opportunities to enhance AISIN's reputation, community involvement and workforce development efforts. Employee Engagement & Workplace Culture Develop and execute employee recognition programs and engagement initiatives that reinforce AISIN's culture and values. Coordinate company-wide activities including appreciation events, holiday celebrations, service awards, recognition programs, wellness initiatives, charitable campaigns, and employee activities. Collaborate with HR and leadership to improve employee engagement and workplace culture. Maintain an annual employee engagement and communications calendar. Event Planning & Corporate Hospitality Lead planning and execution of company events including Open House, holiday meals, executive visits, blood drives, inventories, customer visits, recruitment events, and other corporate functions. Coordinate vendors, logistics, budgets, schedules, volunteers, event communications, catering and event-related supplies. Ensure visitors, executives, customers and community partners receive a professional and welcoming experience. "Communications & Brand Management Develop internal communications supporting employee awareness, engagement and organizational initiatives. Partner with marketing and administration leadership to ensure consistent messaging and brand standards. Coordinate recognition announcements, bulletin boards, newsletters, employee communications, promotional materials, and digital communication platforms. Ensure communications accurately reflect AISIN's values and business objectives. Program Administration Manage assigned budgets and expenditures responsibly. Maintain vendor relationships, contracts and purchasing activities related to employee engagement and community programs. Track community partnerships, event participation, donations, outreach activities and engagement metrics. Maintain organized documentation, procedures, planning materials and historical event records Identify opportunities to improve employee engagement, event execution, communications and community outreach. Skills & Abilities: Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills Strong project and event management abilities Budget management and vendor coordination Public speaking and presentation skills Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Strong organizational and planning skills Creativity and attention to detail Minimum Level of Preparation & Training Required: High School Diploma or equivalent is required Salary Range: $49,888 - $61,535 About AISIN offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, vehicle discounts and more. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The policy of AISIN is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal law. Additionally, AISIN is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search, email us at View email address on click.appcast.io or call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please provide a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title of the position for which you are applying. Diversity Statement AISIN is committed to workforce diversity, creating equity and advancing a culture of inclusion in which every team member is treated fairly and with respect. Our inclusive work environment brings together a variety of backgrounds, skills, education and perspectives. Attracting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce requires that everyone have an equal opportunity to participate, contribute, and advance. Position Type Full-time undefined Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The policy of AISIN is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal law. Additionally, AISIN is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search, email us at View email address on click.appcast.io or call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please provide a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title of the position for which you are applying. #J-18808-Ljbffr