Overview In this role you serve as a strategic partner to Division Leadership, shaping external policy and community engagement to protect operations and enable growth. You will lead efforts across community relations, government affairs, expansion support, and communications to support operational objectives. You partner with plant leadership to address neighbor concerns, manage emergencies, and build social license. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that guides public messaging, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory interactions. You will be a trusted advisor at the division level, influencing policy, campaigns, and crisis readiness. ResponsibilitiesPlan and run grassroots community programs and events (quarry tours, school relationships, community events)Oversee donation intake/evaluation and manage budgets for Public Relations and FoundationPartner with Plant Managers to address neighbor concerns and maintain social license to operateCultivate local stakeholder and leadership support ahead of permits and public announcementsDirect external affairs, stakeholder engagement, messaging, and regulatory approvals with cross-functional teams and consultantsLead post-closing site evaluations to assess political, community, and environmental factors and guide integrationServe as trusted advisor to Division President and leaders on local/state political issuesLead state/regional industry association roles and assist external lobbyistsMonitor policy trends and advocate for transportation/public infrastructure funding and regulatory issuesExecute grassroots and political advocacy to grow VMCPAC and public supportSupport brand-building to educate residents and civic leaders about aggregates' role in societyIdentify and mitigate emerging issues to prevent crises and act as primary media spokespersonCollaborate with Communications to build crisis plans and messaging Key requirements10+ years in government affairs, public policy, community relations, or land-use advocacyProven experience managing relationships with elected officials and securing rezonings/entitlementsStrong public speaking, written advocacy, and media relations skillsAbility to build advisory relationships with Division Presidents and Plant ManagersProject management experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and consultantsExtensive regional travel and ability to work in field settings near active quarry sitesBachelor in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Public Relations, or related field (or equivalent)Master's degree preferred in related fields (not required)Emotional intelligence and interpersonal agilityOrganizational and strategic agilityAbility to engage, inspire, and drive visionRegulatory and political acumenStrong communications capability (public speaking, advocacy, media relations)Stakeholder management and advisory skills
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