What you’ll do
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
- Serve as the primary liaison with local government and community leaders as Scout Motors establishes its new Headquarters in the Charlotte and broader Carolinas community.
- Develop and execute a community engagement strategy to integrate Scout Motors executives and other team members into relevant business, non-profit, and philanthropic networks of Charlotte and the broader Carolinas community.
- Support Scout Motors’ engagement with local educational institutions and partnerships that are relevant and beneficial to the company, its products and its initiatives.
- Build relationships, and partner closely together, with Scout Motors’ Communications and Marketing teams on local external engagements, plans and strategies.
- Develop strategies to raise awareness of Scout Motors’ local contributions across the region.
- Establish and execute a community affairs playbook to build local support for future Scout Motors sales and service centers as they expand across the U.S.
Location & Travel Expectations:
- This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC. This role may be remote to start but will transition to an in-office setting at the headquarters within 3-6 months of start date. This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
- The responsibilities of this role require 4-5 days attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly.
- Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.
What you’ll bring
We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:
- Minimum 8 years of experience in community, external, government, or public affairs roles.
- Deep connections within the Charlotte and greater Carolina community, including the business, non-profit, educational, local government, and philanthropic networks.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience building, developing and executing a cross functional community affairs strategy.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to work well across departments and strengthen company culture through effective collaboration.
- Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.
What you'll gain
The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:
- Competitive insurance including:
- Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with:
- An employer match and immediate vesting
- Generous Paid Time Off including:
- 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
- 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
- Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
Pay Transparency
This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.
Initial base salary range = $140,000.00 - $170,000.00
Internal leveling code: IC7
