Associate, External Affairs
Location: Spartanburg, SC | Hybrid
Employment type: Direct hire
We’re looking for an organized, strong writer to support a growing External Affairs team. Reporting to the Director of External Affairs, you’ll help the Director and Community Relations Manager keep communications, events, and stakeholder activity moving.
What you’ll do
- Draft FAQs, talking points, briefings, and other external communications.
- Help create content for social media, newsletters, and the website.
- Turn technical and operational updates into clear, community-friendly language.
- Coordinate community events and stakeholder meetings, from vendors and materials through on-site support and follow-up.
- Maintain event calendars, stakeholder inquiry logs, and team records.
- Track sponsorship and community program documentation and support research or other team priorities.
What we’re looking for
- 2–4 years of experience in external affairs, communications, public affairs, community relations, or a related coordination role.
- Strong writing skills, with experience drafting external-facing materials. A writing sample may be requested.
- Professional experience coordinating events or logistics.
- Excellent organization and the ability to manage several deadlines at once.
- Confidence representing a company at community events and working with different stakeholders.
A related bachelor’s degree is preferred. Experience with stakeholder tracking tools, social media scheduling, corporate philanthropy, or data center, energy, and infrastructure environments is a plus.