Public Relations and Communications Specialist

At Founders Brewing Co., we continually challenge ourselves into places that most won't go. We strive to be unique, to break barriers and challenge what is commonly accepted as the "norm." It's this mindset that has created our culture here at Founders and led us all to a lifestyle of no regrets. Why can't we become who we choose to become?

Our collective goal is to be one of the most highly recognized and successful breweries in the United States.

An important part of reaching this goal is by recruiting, hiring and retaining unique individuals from a variety of backgrounds possessing broad and diverse skill sets. Quite simply, we believe that these people make the world a better place - and Founders a better company.

Our work community is made up of dedicated employees that bring their best to work every day to make the most delicious beer on the planet. To continually strive for greatness, it is essential for us to have a team that reflects the diverse communities we love, serve and to whom we raise our glasses.

We believe in fostering an atmosphere of empowerment and where every Founders team member can belong…bringing their full, authentic selves to work each and every day. It's the Founders way. Sound interesting? If so, take the next step in becoming a member of the Founders team by checking out our open positions below.

Employee Benefits
Physical / Mental Wellness

Health insurance benefits are offered to all employees including a no cost plan. Our cafeteria style benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability, identify theft protection, critical illness/accident/hospital and pet insurance.

Employer Health Savings account contributions for eligible employees

We are partnered with an Employee Assistance Program and offer up to 7 free counseling sessions per issue per year for all employees and anyone living in the same household

Discounts on gyms and opportunities for monthly reimbursement

Paid Time Away

Taking time away from work is important and sometimes necessary to support personal well-being and lite responsibilities:
Personal

Observed Holidays

Floating Holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Paternity Leave

For significant work anniversary milestones, we offer sabbaticals - paid time away from your job

Beer, Food and Fun

We employe happy hours throughout the year

Internal Recognition including Employee of the Month & Employee of the Year rewards

Giveaways throughout the year

We offer a 401k plan with a Company Match

Competitive wages

Shift premiums for off-shift hours

Beer and Apparel Discounts

Enjoy a discount to use in our Taprooms, and our Company Store
50% off draft & packaged beer

33% off everything else (food, apparel, etc.)

Free keg for your wedding or renewing vows

$75/annually safety work boot reimbursement for Production & Retail employees

$100/biennial for RX safety work glasses reimbursement for Production employees

Production & Retail employee receive 5 work shirts annually

Give Back

We provide paid time away from work to volunteer in the community (Volunteer PTO)

We match employee donations through our Bigger Pitcher Giving Committee

On-site blood drives

Founders Brewing co. values
Our values reflect the ethos and culture of Founders Brewing Co. They are guidelines for decision-making, problem solving and other actions. We are all ambassadors of our company - and we know that a value-based organization can stand the test of time. Every single employee is responsible for making sure these values are part of our character.

Inclusion
Come as you are. Diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives inspire us. Each person's values, interests and palate are all part of who they are. We respect individuality. Founders Brewing Co. is strengthened when we attract, develop and retain a group of people that reflects the diversity of our communities and our customers.

Be honest and genuine. We don't hide things in our products, and we don't hide who we are or what we do. We want transparency and open communication. We look each other in the eye and tell each other the truth. Our collaboration and shared commitment with each other make us stronger and allows us to win together.

Committed to Quality
Quality stands as the cornerstone of the beverages we craft - a testament to our dedication to excellence. Quality is a guiding principle that shapes everything we do - ensuring that every product, service, or interaction reflects the highest standards. We want everyone at Founders Brewing Co. to have pride that they have a hand in creating the best possible beverage for our consumers.

Community-Oriented
We're thankful for the environmental and social communities that allow us to make and serve great products. We respect and are cognizant of the impact of our work in our hometowns, and across the country. It's all of our jobs to promote a responsible brewery culture. We're committed to sustainable practices for future generations. And we'll do everything we can to give back and support the communities where we live and work.

Brave & Inventive
While we stay true to our roots, we're dedicated to evolving, improving, and building upon our craft - every day. We never stop working to better ourselves. Innovation propels us forward, driving us to explore new frontiers and challenge the status quo. It's not just about embracing change, but positively and actively shaping it. By fostering a culture of innovation, we empower ourselves to adapt to evolving landscapes, anticipate needs and pioneer groundbreaking beverages our consumers love.

Open Positions
Position: Public Relations and Communications Specialist

Location:

Grand Rapids, MI

Job Id: 1133

# of Openings: 1

SUMMARY
Contributes to earned media and communications including public relations, website and app content, as well as select social media.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other dutiesmay be assigned.

Collaborates with Director of Corporate Communications & Public Relations on strategic communications and public relations planning, owning and executing elements as assigned by Director.

Writes and/orprovides direction on the creation and execution of internal and external communications materials, including press releases, newsletters, wholesaler communications, presentations,blog posts, social media posts, etc.Maintains high standard of quality and consistency of both voice and design in all print and digital materials.

Assists in managing external PR firm relationship, liaising on key initiatives, tracking KPIs, and executing priority projects.

Liaises with marketing department and taproom on public relations and social media initiatives.

Provides communications support to organizational departments and committees as needed.

Works with Director of Corporate Communications & Public Relations on planning and execution for corporate communications initiatives.

Manages incoming media requests from local and industry journalists. Attends events as needed.

Manages special projects as assigned.

Manages community relations requests, partnerships and acts as a ERG liaison to Communications.

Be an active participant in the Founders culture, living our principles and inspiring others to do the same.

Consistently identify opportunities for organizational improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or a related field

Minimum 3 years of working in PR & communications at a company or agency

Skilled in written and verbal communication - very strong presentation development skills required

Light graphic design skills

Strong business acumen

Demonstrable experience in seeding campaigns

Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development

Creative, decisive, collaborative, responsive, able to work independently and take responsibility for decisions and outcomes

Internal communications experience preferred

Spanish language skills are an asset, but not required

Competitive Salary Range

Health, dental, vision, and other coverage for all employees starts date of hire.

401(k) matching

Paid time off, volunteer time, and floating holidays

Founders Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please reach out to info@foundersbrewing.com

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