This is a phenomenal opportunity to join our P&G/Gillette family in Boston, MA. As the Communications & Community Affairs Coordinator, you will have the amazing opportunity to support employee & external communications and community outreach for P&G’s Global Grooming business including its Boston and Andover sites.   This role includes a range of responsibilities such as: managing projects, drafting and deploying communications, engaging with external partners, and tracking outcomes.  You will also work closely with the Communications VP and the HR VP to support the administrative needs of both functions.  You will be given important responsibilities from day one, building and developing your expertise in one of the best organizations in the world.  You will also benefit from tools and resources that enable our people and organizations to perform at their best.

Do you have a results-oriented spirit, a real passion for winning and an interest in professional development? If you have proven communication skills, an ability to drive projects forward to completion, strong attention to detail, and you are look for an exciting job, then you should join our team.

AS the COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COORDINATOR you will HAVE THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBLITIES:

Community Support

• Serve as an overall ambassador for Grooming’s Community Giving program, fielding inquiries about our donation process and following up with existing nonprofit partners to track outcomes
• Lead the bi-annual community grant process including assembling applications, serving as a grant reviewer, synthesizing committee feedback, leading nonprofit notifications, processing donations and tracking core program metrics  
• Identify and lead internal and external community storytelling opportunities on an ongoing basis, working with external partners as needed to bring these to life
• Manage special programs and volunteer opportunities with non-profit partners including the United Way
• Manage the company’s memberships in a range of community organizations and coordinate employee engagement in related special events and community forums throughout the year  
• Attend community meetings and networking events on behalf of the company as needed

HR Communications

• Independently lead Global Grooming’s internal employee communications (announcements, internal stories, social media / yammer, etc.) to strengthen employee satisfaction and engagement
• Work on high impact HR programs with both internal and external components.  Examples include: being a key partner on the United Way Campaign and organizing employee activities around key cultural and community moments, etc.
• Partner with HR in Employee Communications to ensure high quality communications and consistent messaging
• Lead the coordination of internal company events, working closely with a range of teams and departments throughout the event planning process

Brand Communications

• Serve as a knowledge network leader for the brand communications team –independently leading the development of a calendar of Share & Reapply events, ensuring presenters are prepared for each session and updating and maintaining the team’s online content library
• Serve as a team expert on key media measurement platforms like Talkwalker (training can be provided) to help analyze and report on brand communications performance over time
• Help build and execute Boston-area visibility plans and provide media relations support as needed
• Provide content and project management support for select brand or executive communications needs (e.g., emails, presentations, message tracks, remarks, social posts, etc.)

Administrative Support

• Act as the administrative assistant to the Communications and HR VP’s, scheduling meetings, running special events, booking travel, managing expense reports and other ad hoc administrative tasks
• Manage the budgets and financial processes including processing and tracking purchase orders, managing invoices and tracking the overall budget with the finance department 

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• A non-management position (administrative)
• Training and learning every day and possibilities of a long-term career
• Projects with meaningful responsibilities from your first day of work
• Continuous coaching & mentorship -- we will make sure you receive both formal training and regular mentorship from your manager and others
• Dynamic and encouraging work environment – We live our Purpose, Values, and Principles daily.  We value every individual and encourage initiatives promoting agility and work/life balance.
• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• The opportunity to build and develop your expertise in one of the best organizations in the world – for a company that lives its values
• The ability to belong to a global community of hardworking and motivated co-workers who are among the best at what they do worldwide

Qualifications

• Live in and /or willing to commute 2-3 days a week to the Greater Boston area
• High School Graduate
• Good social skills and ability to persuade, influence and adapt communication style to different situations and individuals
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to drive projects forward to get to desired outcomes with minimal supervision
• Operational excellence and attention to details with tasks
• Strong collaboration skills –able to effectively work with others including those with diverse roles, levels, and backgrounds
• Excellent administrative skills – able to plan, organize, and execute vital activities to deliver on business needs, with proven attention to detail and data accuracy
• Clear ability to handle multiple priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to learn and use a range of online tools such as Cybergrants, Coupa and more