Community Relations Specialist

Akkodis is seeking a Community Relations Specialist with a client in Newark, DE 19702 for a 6-month contract.

Job Title: Community Relations Specialist

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Location: Newark, DE 19702

Type: Onsite / Field-Based Position

Pay Range: $40-$42/hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Note

• Regularly represents the company at community events and outreach programs.
• Frequent travel throughout Delaware and occasional travel to Maryland required.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and represent the company at large-scale community events, conferences, trade shows, expos, sporting events, and public gatherings.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, schools, non-profits, homeowner associations, libraries, places of worship, and local community groups.
• Conduct community outreach initiatives to increase public engagement and strengthen the company’s presence within local communities.
• Serve as a company ambassador at community events and outreach activities.
• Create and deliver effective verbal and written communications to diverse audiences.
• Develop creative solutions to address community concerns and resolve conflicts professionally.
• Coordinate event logistics, booth representation, promotional activities, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support community engagement strategies and outreach programs.
• Travel regularly to support events and community activities throughout the assigned service territory.

Must-Have:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Relationship building and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently in field-based environments.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Must-Have Requirements:

• Valid transportation and willingness to travel extensively throughout Delaware and occasionally to Maryland.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (BA or BS) required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance