Community Relations Specialist jobs in Chicago, IL

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Interview on the spot!
Every Wednesday from 12pm-2pm
2500 E. Devon Ave | Des Plaines, IL 60018

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Community Relations

• Develops and cultivates relationships on behalf of the casino with the community, non-profits, vendors, local business leaders, local media outlets, political leaders, and local organizations
• Promotes a positive image of the casino and attends community events as directed
• Serves as a liaison to the Rivers Gives Foundation Committee, coordinating all information for meetings and responding to requests from local businesses and institutions
• Manages casino’s relationship agreements with community organizations to ensure compliance with casino’s license commitments
• Plans, executes, tracks, and evaluates—and partners with department leaders to implement—Team Member community volunteer programs/hours and community-based team-building activities and supports HR initiatives/projects and team as needed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, in a related field or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of local community and surrounding areas including an understanding of key prevailing issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Effective public speaking skills a must
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Good computer skills, including all G-Suite applications
• Ability to communicate, build relationships, and achieve buy-in with all levels of an organization
• Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week including holidays and consistent weekends
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and twisting
• Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary licensing and successfully complete the pre-employment process