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Community Relations Coordinator

Kelly Services, Minneapolis, MN, United States


Location:

North Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403

Shift:

20 hours a week. Hours to be discussed with Manager. Flexibility to participate in after‑hours activities as needed

Pay:

$60/hr.

Duration:

2‑year Contract Only

Owen Corning is seeking to fill a newly created

Community Relations Coordinator

position based in Hennepin County, Minneapolis. The position is part time, 15‑25 hours per week, and reports to the Plant Leader in the Owens Corning Minneapolis Roofing and Asphalt Plant.

The Community Relations Coordinator will build and maintain structured, ongoing relationships with local community organizations, residents, and stakeholders to support Owens Corning’s continued operations in Minneapolis. The role is responsible for proactive engagement, issue identification, and coordinated follow‑up to reduce community escalation risk, support regulatory responsiveness, and preserve operational flexibility.

Responsibilities

Serving as the primary contact for community organizations, neighborhood groups, and residents, including intake, coordination, and follow‑up on concerns.

Coordinating community efforts with Owens Corning communications, legal and government affairs representatives to ensure consistent, timely and defensive messaging.

Working closely with plant management and consultants to develop appropriate messaging and responses to community concerns/questions, including documenting actions taken and closing the loop with stakeholders.

Identifying organizations, causes, programs and/or events to support through grants, sponsorships and employee volunteers.

Representing Owens Corning on select community boards and committees.

Representing Owens Corning at community events and association meetings.

Managing structured engagement between concerned residents and internal operations representatives to ensure issues are addressed, tracked and resolved with clear accountability and follow‑up.

Tracking, measuring, and reporting on community engagement activities and outcomes, including responsiveness, resolution timelines, and effectiveness of mitigation efforts.

Qualifications

3‑5 years of experience in community relations, communications or nonprofit engagement, public affairs, or related roles involving issue management.

Strong self‑starter and ability to exercise sound judgment in sensitive or high‑visibility situations.

Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Ability to manage budgets and prioritize resources based on risk and impact.

Familiarity with social media, nonprofit management and neighborhood association structure preferred.

Due to timing of community events, working some nights and weekends is required.

Ability to work effectively in environments involving regulatory oversight, public scrutiny, or complex stakeholder interests.

Position Specifications

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.

3‑5 years of experience in community relations, communications or nonprofit engagement, public affairs, or related roles involving issue management.

Strong self‑starter and ability to exercise sound judgment in sensitive or high‑visibility situations.

Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Ability to manage budgets and prioritize resources based on risk and impact.

Familiarity with social media, nonprofit management and neighborhood association structure preferred.

Due to timing of community events, working some nights and weekends is required.

Ability to work effectively in environments involving regulatory oversight, public scrutiny, or complex stakeholder interests.

Benefits
Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans, and a transit spending account. Employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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