Vice President Public Affairs - Full-time / Part-time

This position is a senior level, results-focused VP of Public Affairs to serve as a generalist in support of our corporate efforts to create an environment in which our business, across all categories, can grow unencumbered. Helps enhance relationships and builds results with all local stakeholders regarding the reputation of Coca-Cola as a growth business and key community partner. This position also serves as a business partner and is responsible for all internal and leadership communications, government relations/issues management, stakeholder relations, media and brand PR and local community giving and connections.
• Develop and execute strategic Public Affairs plans for Company's Leadership Team (including speeches, presentations, briefing documents, town halls, etc.)
• Develop, manage and enable delivery of key messages to important stakeholder audiences to clearly define and communicate Company's strategic business priorities (issue positions impacting business, reputation management, ambassadorship, etc.), while also promoting, reaffirming Brand PR
• Develop, manage and enable delivery of key messages to important stakeholder audiences to clearly define and communicate Company's strategic business priorities (issue positions impacting business, reputation management, ambassadorship, etc.), while also promoting, reaffirming Brand PR
• Provide counsel to the business around Public Affairs trends, challenges, opportunities, etc. (solid recommendations around taking advantage of upcoming trends, assessing those issues which need to be raised to the Business, manage the dialogue around opportunities, etc.)
• Manage IMCR, external risk management to minimize or mitigate risk impact (alerts with recommendations around key risks or issues, determine best way to handle issues on the business' behalf, etc.)

Job Requirements

* Bachelor's Degree
* 8 years' related experience

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
* Master's degree
* Advanced Writing
* Media Relations
* Brand Management
* Project and Budget Management
* Government Relations
* Stakeholder Engagement
* Employee Communications



Additional Information
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time associates, including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, 401(k), and vacation.
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling requires all applicants to undergo a background verification process prior
to commencing employment with the company. Employment with Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check which may include drug screening. Driving records, including minor moving violations, will be evaluated according to
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company guidelines to determine eligibility. Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company produces, sells, and distributes the highest quality and best tasting Coca-Cola beverages across Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. We proudly continue the 100+ year traditions of the Coca-Cola Company while leveraging our heritage of putting people first, serving our local communities and providing great brands. Come join our winning team and be a part of the tradition!
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).