Director Community Relations & State Public Affairs (Project Management)

What you will do:

The Director, Community Relations and State Public Affairs role is an integral part of both the Clarios Sustainability and Government Affairs team, as well as the Region's Management Team, and, working with others in the Region (including human resources, communications and plant/operations management), is responsible for: Building, maintaining, and managing positive relationships between Clarios and government agencies, public officials, and regulatory bodies at the local and state levels in the United States and Canada (“Region”);

As part of broader Clarios strategy, driving impactful advocacy and fostering strategic relationships with local/state public officials and agencies and community stakeholders on a variety of key social and governmental issues that allow Clarios to conduct business in the most productive and competitive way consistent with Clarios' Values and Strategies;

Playing a critical part in shaping Clarios' public policy strategy and ensuring regulatory compliance, particularly as it relates to permitting, manufacturing operations, and broader corporate objectives and facilitating support of the same with relevant local and state government agencies, public officials, and regulatory bodies;

Helping shape and manage community level engagement and investment strategies (primarily at a plant, distribution center and office location level) with local communities generally and selected community level non-governmental organizations; and

Helping shape Clarios' communications strategy in relation to the above and executing the same.  This role can be a remote role.

How you will do it:

Advocacy and Representation

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local and state public officials, government staff, and regulatory agencies to support Clarios' business interests. including mayors, city council members, local planning commissions, and other local government stakeholders

• Represent Clarios in interactions with municipal, county, and state governments, ensuring a proactive approach to emerging regulations and local initiatives, and operational needs.

• Support state and local advocacy efforts in alignment with Clarios' business objectives and values.

• Assist in drafting position statements, reports, and other materials to support government relations initiatives.

• In close collaboration with global Government Affairs, represent Clarios in industry groups, working groups, and coalitions.

Problem Solving and Crisis/Issue Management

• Coordinate and manage permitting and other regulatory processes, including documentation, renewals, and regulatory submissions.

• Support compliance with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements related to plant and other operations.

• Monitor and analyze impacts of emerging and/or proposed legislative and regulatory developments at the local and state levels.

• Address local issues impacting plants, distribution centers and offices including neighborhood complaints and any applicable good neighbor agreements.

• Help shape and implement regional crisis management structures and activities within the at the local and state levels.

Community Engagement

• Collaborate with Clarios' plants, distribution centers and offices to support events such as groundbreakings, ribbon-cuttings, and openings.

• Partner with the Community Impact team to represent Clarios at relevant events and initiatives.

• Support grassroots activities, including calls to action, plant tours, and distribution center activations.

• Manage and deepen Clarios' employee volunteerism program for the Region.

• Shape and oversee community outreach program, partnering closely with Operations and Plant Management to engage with local communities.

• Assist in drafting position statements, reports, and other materials to support community engagement initiatives.

Stakeholder Mapping, Strategic Insight, Trend and Public Policy Monitoring

• Develop a structured process, methodology and tools to help the Region identify and manage key stakeholder information and create stakeholder maps which will include state and local officials, community groups, political influencers and social influencers.

• Develop an intelligence-gathering strategy to identify non-legislative emerging trends and proactively address potential impacts to the business.

• Monitor legislative and policy developments that may affect Clarios operations; analyze and report on potential impacts.

Other Responsibilities

• Work with the Communications function to help shape and execute Clarios' communications strategies in relation to the above. 

• Perform other duties, project tasks and project management responsibilities, as assigned from time-to-time.

What we look for:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline (e.g. Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Communications, Engineering, Chemistry or related field) required.

• Minimum of [6] years of experience in relevant government affairs, community and stakeholder engagement, or public policy roles.

• Strong knowledge of governmental and regulatory processes at the local and state levels.

• Excellent relationship-building skills with a professional demeanor and political sensitivity and a track record of building solid relationships with relevant external and internal audiences across all management levels and a proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders.

• Proven ability to analyze policy and regulatory changes and develop strategic responses.

• Experience in crisis management and corporate advocacy.

• Demonstrated high energy level and the drive required to proactively lead activities within a dynamic business environment.

• Ability to identify and take advantage of new opportunities, best practices and potential partnerships, while considering business objectives and key stakeholders' expectations

• Microsoft Office proficient, familiarity with Teams using video and audio technology

• Ability to travel up to [60]% across the US/Canada region as needed

Preferred:

• Experience working in, or with, manufacturing or industrial organizations is a plus.

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What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction. 

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we're not just making batteries; we're shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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