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Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

We are seeking a Public Relations Coordinator to join our team in the Corpus Christi, TX area. Our ideal team member will have excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills, but also the ability to foster positive relationships with both individuals and organizations. You will be one of Turner's ambassadors to our community and clients. Exempt role; Reports to the Director of Public Affairs & Community Outreach; Develops procedures for performance of variety of duties / performs complex duties within established guidelines.

Essential Qualifications:

• You must have legal authorization to work in the USA on a full-time basis for anyone other than your current employer
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in government relations, social performance or communications related role work; local/community relations work preferred
• Bachelor's degree in communications or in any related field is required
• Knowledge of local community/region and community related issues
• Extremely strong writing skills and ability to communicate and connect effectively
• Strong social media platform skills
• Ability to see and anticipate issues
• Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the Turner Industries Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements:

Co-create developing a strategy to build and maintain programs and activities that will have a positive impact on the community; build and maintain relationships with members of the community, be an ambassador for the organization; act as a mentor to other community relations staff to assist their professional development and ensure they are aligned with strategic initiatives; employee activation lead (volunteerism, outreach, ambassadors); co-create the Planning the United Way Yearly Campaign; maintain The Turner narrative for internal/external audiences; assist in running the United Way Campaign making presentations, and other day-to-day task to ensure a successful campaign; work with Marketing Team to provide community updates for various communications that promote the company, as well as individuals or groups within the company; attend relevant events and activities to represent the company and build strong relationships with community members; build cross-functional relationships within the company and promote the Turner Brand; perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement:

May be required to do the following: reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, etc.; standing / sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; typing / data entry; stepstool use

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

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