Community Engagement Specialist

At Kelly®, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? We’re seeking a Community Relations Advisor III to work at a top oil and gas client in Hopkinsville, Kentucky . With us, it’s all about finding the job that’s just right.

Pay Rate: $150.44–$173.00 per hour

Why you should apply to be a Community Relations Advisor:

• Exceptional Earning Potential: Highly competitive pay rate of $150.44–$173.00 per hour.
  
• High-Impact Community Role: Play a pivotal, visible role establishing a dedicated public‑affairs presence for an advanced graphite operations facility.
  
• Flexible Growth Model: Starts at part‑time (~20 hours/week) with potential to ramp to full‑time (~40 hours/week), alongside hybrid/remote flexibility.
  
• Direct Engagement Focus: True grassroots relationship building—no central messaging, corporate spokesperson duties, social media management, or newsletter creation required.
  
• Local Focus: Long‑term 1‑year contract with minimal travel outside the Hopkinsville area.

What’s a typical day as a Community Relations Advisor III? You’ll be:

• Building and sustaining trusted relationships with local government officials, civic organizations, nonprofits, and community leaders.
  
• Planning and managing community investments and local budgets, proactively identifying community gaps and impactful funding opportunities.
  
• Representing the company through direct, face‑to‑face engagement at local community events and public forums.
  
• Coordinating local logistics, stakeholder touchpoints, and preparations for public hearings and major project milestones.
  
• Serving as the local site steward for the Public & Government Affairs component of OIMS, including community information and emergency‑response protocols (comprehensive training provided).

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Skilled communicator and natural relationship‑builder who easily establishes trust and rapport with diverse stakeholders.
  
• Possess sound judgment, professional integrity, and the ability to combine high‑level strategic planning with hands‑on grassroots execution.
  
• Have a professional background in public affairs, community relations, local government, economic development, or nonprofit leadership.
  
• Bring established local or regional relationships within the Hopkinsville/Christian County community (strongly preferred).
  
• Have proven experience proactively developing community investment strategies and managing budgets (preferred).
  
• Available to work primarily on‑site integrated with the ~100‑person local operations team, with flexibility to attend occasional evening or weekend community events.