Job Description: Community Outreach and Culture Specialist

Department: Human Resources – Employee Experience Team
Reports To: Employee Experience Manager
Location: Pryor, OK

Job Summary: The Community Outreach and Culture Specialist plays a critical role in fostering a positive company culture and enhancing RAE Corporation's community impact. This role focuses on two key areas: leading community outreach efforts for the RAE Family Foundation and heading up initiatives to reduce microcultures and promote a unified culture across the company. The ideal candidate will act as a bridge between the organization and the community, while also helping to improve cohesion and collaboration within the workplace through departmental focus groups and engagement strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Community Outreach – RAE Family Foundation

• Lead and manage all community outreach initiatives for the RAE Family Foundation, ensuring alignment with the foundation’s goals and RAE Corporation’s core values.
• Attend and actively participate in foundation meetings, providing insights on community needs and potential outreach opportunities.
• Maintain and manage the outreach budget, ensuring that resources are used effectively to serve the community.
• Stay informed of the current and emerging needs within the community and make recommendations on how RAE Corporation can best meet these needs.
• Build and foster relationships with local organizations, nonprofits, and community leaders to enhance RAE Corporation's impact on the community.
• Provide regular reports on community outreach activities and their impact, and suggest new strategies to maximize effectiveness.

2. Culture and Microculture Improvement

• Conduct focus groups with department heads, managers, and employees to understand the challenges faced by each department.
• Identify and address microcultures within departments that may be hindering overall company cohesion or success.
• Collaborate with department leaders to create actionable plans for addressing breakdowns and promoting positive cultural change within their teams.
• Develop and implement strategies that help unify departments and align them with RAE Corporation’s broader cultural values.
• Facilitate discussions and initiatives that promote inclusivity, collaboration, and mutual respect within the workplace.

3. Feedback and Solution Implementation

• Develop and distribute surveys to gather feedback from employees regarding departmental issues, workplace culture, and potential areas for improvement.
• Analyze survey results and employee feedback to identify trends and issues that need to be addressed.
• Work with department heads and HR leadership to design and implement solutions based on feedback, ensuring continuous improvement in workplace culture and employee experience.
• Provide follow-up support to departments to ensure that changes are effective and sustained.

4. General Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Employee Experience Manager and HR leadership to align outreach and cultural improvement initiatives with the company’s mission and values.
• Serve as a champion for both internal and external engagement, ensuring that RAE Corporation is a positive and impactful force within the workplace and the community.
• Stay updated on best practices in community outreach and employee engagement, bringing new ideas and strategies to the company.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Social Work, or a related field.
• Proven experience in community outreach, employee engagement, or similar roles.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of survey tools, data analysis, and using feedback to drive change.
• Passion for community service and a strong understanding of the needs of local communities.
• Experience with budget management and resource allocation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a corporate foundation or nonprofit organization.
• Familiarity with organizational culture development and change management practices.
• Previous experience in leading focus groups or facilitating discussions around workplace improvement.

Working Conditions: This position will involve regular interaction with internal teams and external community partners. Occasional travel to community events or meetings may be required.