Education & Community Relations Assistant

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

Rumpke Waste & Recycling, one of the nation’s largest privately‐owned waste and recycling firms, is looking for an energetic and proactive public relations professional to join its corporate communications team with the primary goal to strengthen Rumpke’s position as a total waste management solutions provider dedicated to protecting and preserving the environment. The ideal candidate for this full‐time position is an outgoing, self-motivated professional that excels at all aspects of communication from public speaking to written communication. The role demands a professional who enjoys a fast-paced working environment filled with variety.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Coordinate and conduct educational tours and presentations throughout Rumpke’s Area footprint 
• Coordinate and attend special events, community meetings and trade shows throughout Rumpke’s Area footprint 
• Support and assist with Rumpke’s scholarship program
• Support the management of Rumpke’s fan club program
• Respond to customer inquiries and other requests
• Assist and coordinate contractually required communications with municipal clients and foster positive relationships with communities serviced 
• Write internal communications, including company newsletter articles and employee announcements
• Assist with public relations, marketing and community outreach campaigns 
• Assist with advertising campaigns for print, broadcast and online media
• Ensure and maintain corporate branding standards
• Prepare weekly project updates and other required reports
• Assist the corporate communications manager upon request
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere with a culture of respect for others
• Support planning and execution of internal and external events, community initiatives and meetings
• Assist management for professional team sponsorship maintenance 
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will not manage employees

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Ability to suggest and implement ideas or programs to increase efficiency and/or assure effective communications to target audiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to speak in front of large and small groups
• Dependable team‐player with ability to prioritize multiple projects and work independently
• Professional and polished customer service skills
• Creative and innovative
• Proficiency in office management software and Microsoft Word products
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to multitask

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• Minimum 1-3 years of work or internship experience in public relations or communications, OR a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing or related field
• Familiar with Associated Press (AP) style guidelines
• An understanding of media relations strategies

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 20 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs
• Rarely working outside in changing temperatures
• Rarely working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Frequently sitting/standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Ability to travel between offices, as required
• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.