Sr Manager, Fox Cities Community Relations and Partnerships

Sr Manager, Fox Cities Community Relations and Partnerships

Job Description

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.  

The Senior Manager – Fox Cities Community Relations and Partnerships is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive community relations strategy in the Fox Valley, home to Kimberly-Clark’s (KC) Neenah Innovation and Operational Excellence Centre (IOEC) campus. Reporting directly to the Leader of North America Communications, you will drive our community engagement strategy and serve as the primary architect of our local partnerships. You will serve as a representative and spokesperson for Kimberly Clark and foster strong relationships with stakeholders in the area. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with a strong background in community relations, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement.

In this role, you will: 

Develop and Implement a High Impact Community Relations Strategy

• Design and execute transformative community relations initiatives that create measurable impact in the Fox Cities.
• Lead the development of innovative partnerships that address critical community needs while advancing KC’s corporate social responsibility goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure community initiatives are aligned with wider corporate priorities and resources are effectively allocated.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of community programs and initiatives, making adjustments as needed to maximize impact.

Increase Visibility for KC’s Ongoing Contributions

• Craft proactive communication plans to showcase Kimberly Clark’s community investments and partnerships to both internal and external audiences.
• Develop an integrated content plan across multiple channels, from traditional media to digital platforms.
• Coordinate with other members of the North America Communications team to integrate community relations messaging into broader corporate communications strategies.
• Organize and manage events, tours, and presentations that showcase Kimberly Clark’s community initiatives and engage diverse audiences.

Serve as a Representative and Spokesperson

• Act as the official representative of Kimberly Clark in the Fox Valley community, attending key events, meetings, and forums.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson for community relations matters, providing clear and compelling messages to media, community groups, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure consistent and positive representation of Kimberly Clark’s values, mission, and community efforts across all interactions.
• Prepare and deliver speeches, presentations, and reports to various audiences, articulating the company’s community relations strategies and achievements.

Develop Strong and Trusted Relationships

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders in the Fox Valley, including NGO leaders, academia, media, and other relevant institutions.
• Engage with local government officials, business leaders, and community organizations to foster collaborative partnerships and advance mutual goals.
• Participate in community boards, committees, and advisory groups to stay informed on local issues and contribute to community development initiatives.
• Facilitate regular communication and feedback loops with stakeholders to understand their needs, concerns, and expectations, and to ensure Kimberly Clark’s community efforts are responsive and impactful.

About Us 

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.  

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark. 

Led by Purpose. Driven by You. 

About You 

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.  Yo