Amazon is committed to being a positive presence in locations where our employees live and work. The candidate will serve as a key member of Amazon’s U.S. hyperlocal community giving team, supporting and driving community engagement with local community stakeholders, public sector entities, private industry and business groups, non-profits, and neighborhood groups.
As a part of the role, the candidate will create and own a community engagement strategy in support of Amazon’s effort to be the most trusted business and community partner in the region. A major focus of this role will be engaging with community and civic leaders, local opinion leaders, local government officials, and other hyperlocal stakeholders to establish and foster relationships and partnerships in support of Amazon’s presence in the New York region. The Senior Manager should feel just as comfortable speaking at a civic association meeting as they do speaking in front of a regional business group. The Senior Manager will meet people where they are in ways that are meaningful to customers, neighbors, and other local stakeholders. The role will require the ability to own the production of high-quality reporting for Amazon leadership decision making and to create authentic and engaging narratives describing Amazon’s hyperlocal activities.
This position will report to the Director, Public Policy and be based in New York City.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least 12 years of relevant experience in community relations, corporate social responsibility, public policy, economic development, or equivalent experience.
- An ability and desire to travel is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctorate, Master’s Degree, or other Advanced Degree.
- Experience developing and executing external affairs, community relations, and/or corporate social responsibility strategies in a corporate environment.
- Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills; demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at the highest corporate, political, and community levels for a diverse variety of audiences.
- Ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others. Must be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making skills and political acumen.
- Demonstrated ability to manage high-profile relationships with community partners and civic leaders.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $148,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $245,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.