Associate, Corp Communications

Liberty Tire Recycling; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Tire Recycling in Sanford, NC seeks an Associate, Corporate Communications to support government affairs, public affairs and stakeholder engagement. You will help translate complex policy and sustainability topics into clear external messaging and coordinate outreach with policymakers and industry groups.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in public affairs or policy, strong writing and research skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Economics, Government, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant professional experience in public affairs, government relations, policy analysis, or communications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor federal, state, and local legislative developments affecting tire recycling and environmental compliance.
• Prepare policy briefs, issue summaries, and stakeholder materials.
• Coordinate outreach with policymakers, regulators, and industry groups.
• Translate technical and regulatory information into clear communications for diverse audiences.
• Maintain records of stakeholder interactions and project activities.

Skills

Writing

Research

Project management

Relationship management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy / Political Science / Communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

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Associate, Corp Communications

Regular Full-Time Indirect Sanford, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3119

ABOUT US:

Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people’s lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise – from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company’s commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.

Position Summary

The Associate, Corporate Communications supports the company's government affairs, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement initiatives. This position helps advance Liberty's role in tire recycling, circularity, sustainable materials, environmental stewardship, and responsible end-of-life tire management.

The Associate, Corporate Communications supports the Vice President, Corporate Affairs in managing relationships and communications with policymakers, regulatory agencies, industry associations, nonprofit organizations, and other external stakeholders. The role is suited for an early-career professional with strong research, writing, project management, and relationship management skills who has an interest in public policy, sustainability, recycling, manufacturing, or public affairs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring federal, state, and local legislative, regulatory, procurement, grant, and agency developments affecting tire recycling, waste tire management, recycled materials, environmental compliance, and circular economy initiatives.
• Prepare policy briefs, issue summaries, talking points, stakeholder backgrounders, meeting preparation materials, testimony outlines, comment letter drafts, and internal leadership updates.
• Support preparation for meetings with elected officials, legislative staff, regulators, agency personnel, public procurement officials, and other government stakeholders.
• Coordinate stakeholder outreach activities, including invitations, follow-up communications, meeting scheduling, agenda development, briefing materials, attendance tracking, and post-meeting action items.
• Translate technical, operational, regulatory, and sustainability information into clear and credible communications for nontechnical audiences.
• Monitor news coverage, public discussions, trade media, policy announcements, stakeholder communications, and social media activity; prepare summaries and recommend follow-up actions as appropriate.
• Support the development and maintenance of reporting tools, calendars, trackers, stakeholder maps, briefing templates, project plans, and communication materials.
• Maintain organized records of stakeholder interactions, communications, and project activities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Economics, Government, or a related field.
• One to three years of relevant professional experience, including internships, in public affairs, government relations, legislative research, policy analysis, communications, sustainability, consulting, trade associations, government, nonprofit advocacy, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional writing, editing, research, and proofreading skills with the ability to create concise, accurate, audience-appropriate materials.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage deadlines, maintain detailed records, and coordinate multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience using online research databases, legislative tracking tools, and collaboration platforms preferred.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and professional judgment.

EEO Statement:

Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.