Community Relations Specialist

Job Title

Community Relations And Education Coordinator
Job Description

I. Job Summary This position is responsible for assisting in the enhancement, implementation, and support of community relations and education efforts, as well as employee community involvement programs. This position assists in the development and implementation of the community relations strategy.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in the coordination of community programs designed to enhance the company's standing in the community.
Maintains a favorable relationship with the assigned charitable program and/or community. Coordinates community-contact programs to promote goodwill by disseminating information to the community (or local area staff).
Partners with various educational institutions to develop outreach campaigns, projects, customer and community presentations, seminars, and special events.
Oversees WM's community outreach and education programming by assisting with facility tours, presentations, community events, workshops, and projects.
Supports community involvement by supporting the company's programs for volunteerism, giving, and related community involvement (e.g., volunteer committees, United Way campaigns, Earth Day events).
Assists with the communication and updating of volunteer assistance and community relations tools for Corporate and Areas. Ensures the collateral for community events appropriately reflects the company's brand and is effective and compliant and employee communications are clear and effective.
Assists with tracking company community projects such as employee volunteers and company dollars for events that support the communities where WM currently resides and where the company is strengthening community and municipal relationships.
May coordinate and assist in the administration and planning of large company events.
III. Qualifications A. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or related field, or in lieu of degree
High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
Four (4) years of related experience
3 years previous experience in community relations (in addition to education requirements).
B. Preferred Qualifications
About Us

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling, and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical, and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics, and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials, and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada, and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.
Real ID
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About the Team

Where We Stand. We are 50,000+ people — from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger. Our commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity is rooted in our values and woven into our business strategies, as we work toward a sustainable tomorrow.
Job Info

Job Identification 2350937
Job Category Public Affairs
Posting Date 08/04/2026, 10:18 PM
Apply Before 08/07/2026, 07:00 AM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 2801 MADERA ROAD, SIMI VALLEY, CA, 93065, US (Hybrid)