Finance Manager

Roanoke Valley Resource Auth

Date: 1 week ago
City: Roanoke, Virginia
Contract type: Full time
ROANOKE VALLEY RESOURCE AUTHORITY

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

The Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA) is seeking qualified candidates for Director of Community Engagement.

The Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA) consists of four Member communities: the Cities of Roanoke and Salem, the County of Roanoke and the Town of Vinton. Our mission is to provide environmentally sound solid waste disposal in the most cost-effective manner to our members, residents and commercial haulers.

The Director of Community Engagement is responsible for building and fostering meaningful relationships between RVRA and its community and regional partners in the Cities of Roanoke and Salem, Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton by facilitating communication, organizing community outreach initiatives, gathering feedback, and developing and leading engagement efforts on various RVRA projects. The Director of Community Engagement will also serve as the spokesperson and media relations expert for the RVRA. The Director of Community Engagement will report to the RVRA Chief Executive Officer.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field and experience in community engagement, public relations and media relations or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in social media management and digital communication tools.

• Strong project management skills to plan and execute community engagement initiatives.

• Experience with media relations, public speaking and presenting information to both small and large groups.

Benefits

• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System

• Basic Life Insurance (employer paid)

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Short Term Disability

• Supplemental Vision Insurance

• Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, uniforms, and service awards.

Required pre-employment exam includes Drug Screen and Criminal Background Check.

RVRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, religion, national origin, race, disability, political affiliation, genetic information and others protected by law.

To view the complete job description and to apply, please visit www.rvra.net. Salary commensurate with experience. Position open until filled.

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