External Engagement Specialist
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish! At Apple, we work every day to create products that enrich people's lives. And on the Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives (EPSI) team, we help amplify our company's products and Values.
We are looking for a motivated External Engagement Specialist to support the execution of EPSI programs, projects, and initiatives. This role will be vital in amplifying Apple's story and social impact globally. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills, project management skills, and the ability to think creatively, strategically, and critically to identify opportunities that help elevate Apple's Values to internal and external audiences.
In this role, you will support the development of external visibility and communications strategies for all EPSI values including Environment, Education, Accessibility, Equity, and Community Investment. You will also manage, support, and execute various overlapping projects through the following: strategy development, material development (e.g. briefings, speeches, talking points, etc), event processes and execution, executive visibility and principal advance responsibilities, campaigns, cross-functional initiatives, and special projects. You will also coordinate with a range of internal and external stakeholders across various projects to drive results.
You should be self-motivated, an amazing team player, detail-oriented, intellectually curious, flexible, and adaptable. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it!
Description
- Support the development of external engagement and communications strategies for EPSI to speak to a range of audiences including: customers, employees, media / influencers, and other priority audiences
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- Develop strategies and materials including talking points, executive briefings, multi-stakeholder briefings, presentations, memos, impact reports, and other materials for a range of projects and initiatives
- Manage the processes, coordination, and development of materials related to internal and external events, domestic and international trips, and special projects
- Support the execution of the executive visibility strategy for EPSI leadership - analyzing stakeholder needs and coordinating with key decision makers on potential positioning opportunities
- Coordinate with global colleagues in Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Government Affairs, Retail, Services, Inclusion & Diversity, Sales, Product Marketing, and other relevant teams across the business to drive outcomes on projects that reflect EPSI priorities
- Work closely with the offices of the vice president of EPSI, senior director of EPSI External Engagement, senior director of Accessibility and Education, and the project management team to develop and support processes that help drive the success of the team
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing and managing processes and execution for short- and long-term projects
Excellent written, oral, and editing skills
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills with the ability to support the development of multiple projects and thrive in a dynamic environment
Effective collaborator capable of working across teams and geographies
Ability to quickly analyze information and pivot as necessary
Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment under short timelines
Self-starter who can demonstrate creative and critical thinking abilities and problem-solving skills
Willingness to travel 10-20% as needed
Minimum Qualifications
7+ years of relevant experience in communications, public affairs, public relations, or related area
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .
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