At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Plant Overview

The GAF Tuscaloosa Plant is located in the heart of Alabama in the west-central region. Known as the “City of Champions,” Tuscaloosa is proud to be home to the well-known and highly acclaimed University of Alabama Crimson Tide along with other great institutions. With a population of just over 100,000, the city has broad appeal and has been recognized over the years as “The Most Livable City in America” and one of “The Best Places to Launch a Business.” In addition, Tuscaloosa offers various options for arts and culture, sporting events, and parks and recreation.

Summary

The Corporate Public Affairs Officer position works with the plant manager and leadership team, operations external affairs and corporate social responsibility teams and is responsible for the development, planning, and execution of GAF’s community engagement (CE) strategy, initiatives and programs that advance GAF in the communities and with key stakeholders in our Tuscaloosa plant community while providing support to other plant communities in that region if necessary. This role will lead and manage the strategic implementation of community engagement efforts and initiatives - including stakeholder engagement with business, civil sector and government leaders, education, relationship management, executing corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy and programs. This role represents GAF in the local community and regionally when necessary and works primarily with plant leadership and GAF shared services departments including legal, compliance, HR and marketing/communications.  

Essential Duties 

Public relations: Plan, organize, and evaluate public relations efforts, including representing GAF with various local and regional community, business and government stakeholders and in community events

Key stakeholder engagement: Establish and manage relationships with key influential stakeholders in our local community(ies) including local government officials, business community leaders, local membership organizations, nonprofits and community organizing groups

Brand promotion: Use marketing and communications to raise awareness of the organization's social responsibility commitments and activities in our local community(ies)

Policy formulation: Participate in policy formulation and advise on how the public might react to proposed policies in local communities

Communication strategy support and implementation: Plan and implement local communication efforts aligned with overall communications strategy and evaluate communication strategies, programs, and materials to meet local and regional needs 

Sales support: Build and maintain strong relationships with GAF sales organization to support customer engagement in strategic community activities and engagements 

Regulatory compliance: Understand all key regulatory requirements for representing plants, support regulatory compliance teams and plant leadership to ensure the company is adhering to existing and new rules and regulations 

CSR best practices: Share CSR best practices with internal partners through GAF and apply them when suitable in our communities

Under This Roof, We Require  

High School diploma or GED required

5+ years of related experience in external and/or public affairs, external stakeholder engagement, lobbying, community engagement and/or management roles in the manufacturing industry with experience in communications or marketing preferred

Strong initiative and capability for proposing/developing new stakeholder engagement strategies and approaches

Proven ability in stakeholder and community engagement, communications, project planning and management, and business operations

Advanced written and verbal communication skills

Strategic management and implementation 

Cross-functional team leadership and management

Ability to build deep, lasting relationships

Agility in managing projects across multiple deliverables with moving timelines/priorities

Entrepreneurial, self-starter, and self-motivated

Detail oriented

Comfortable working as a team leader and player 

Under This Roof, We Also Value  

Bachelor degree preferred

Creativity and a diversity of thoughts and ideas

Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Engagement with people of all backgrounds and beliefs across all the GAF communities and throughout North America

Dimensions
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Number of Direct Reports: 0Travel Requirements: 30%

How We Protect What Matters Most:1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).