Manager, Community Relations

Serve as the voice of Sodexo Facilities Management at Lubbock ISD, capturing and sharing the impact of maintenance, custodial, grounds, and capital improvement projects through photography, video, social media, and community engagement.

Build strong relationships with district leaders, administrators, staff, and the community while promoting facility achievements, supporting communications, managing digital content, and showcasing the value of facility operations across Lubbock ISD.

About the job

You will be pivotal in strengthening Sodexo’s relationships with both employees and the wider community. You’ll have the chance to lead impactful community outreach efforts, craft engaging digital content, and contribute to the company’s branding and communications strategies to build goodwill and enhance its online visibility.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range: $74290 per year - $96140 per year

What’s in it for you

• Coordinate programs to promote goodwill, disseminate information to employees, and connect community organizations to Sodexo units.

• Plan, direct, and coordinate projects to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished within set time frames and budgets.

• Work with vendors, marketing, and operations to support company initiatives related to employee engagement, brand promotion, and departmental strategies.

• Assist in leveraging social media for business outcomes, enhance engagement, and manage digital communications.

• Create and manage content for digital media, including text, imagery, videos, infographics, and more, to maintain an active online presence.

• Ensure continuous and optimized social media presence and improve the user experience to build affinity for the Sodexo brand.

What you’ll bring

• Expertise in building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and community stakeholders, fostering positive engagement and long-term partnerships.

• Proven ability to influence and negotiate effectively, advocating for company initiatives and driving collaborative solutions.

• Experience in team building, promoting collaboration across departments to achieve successful project outcomes.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, facilitating effective engagement with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Management Experience: 3 years

• Related Experience: 3 years

What we offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs

• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Who we are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form. (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab)