Sr Manager Sustainability Communications - Chicago or Decatur, IL
**91457BR**
**Job Title:**
Sr Manager Sustainability Communications - Chicago or Decatur, IL
**Department/Function:**
Communications
**Job Description:**
**Sr Manager Sustainability Communications - Chicago or Decatur, IL**
**About this opportunity:** The Senior Manager, Sustainability Communications, will play a crucial role in shaping and communicating our sustainability initiatives to both external and internal audiences. This role requires a creative thinker with a deep understanding of sustainability issues and a knack for crafting compelling messages that inspire action and drive engagement.
**Main Responsibilities:**
+ Work closely with ADM’s Sustainability team as well as business and other leaders to develop, manage and execute an integrated, comprehensive, strategic approach to both external and internal sustainability communications and campaigns.
+ Manage and direct external agency resources dedicated to sustainability communications.
+ Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including media, community organizations, and industry groups. Manage media inquiries and coordinate interviews.
+ Manage internal/colleague communications to ensure consistent understanding and appreciation of sustainability efforts across the organization. Create engaging materials for colleague awareness and involvement.
+ Track the impact of communication efforts and provide regular reports on engagement metrics and outcomes. Use data to refine strategies and improve effectiveness.
+ Demonstrate an ability to interact, collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels, across geographies and businesses
+ Develop and grow a working knowledge of ADM’s history, strategy, culture, products and services
**Qualifications, core skills and experience:**
+ 7-10 years of experience in communications.
+ Deep expertise in the global sustainability space and ability to offer insightful, expert guidance in a wide number of areas including:
+ Strategy: How companies can best differentiate to achieve and maintain distinctive voices and leadership positions on key issues; awareness of changing and evolving opportunities and risks.
+ Issues specific to ADM, including (but not limited to): Intersection of agriculture, food and sustainability; regenerative agriculture; deforestation; carbon reduction.
+ Events: Knowledge of which sustainability-related events around the globe are important to reputation and thought leadership, and – equally as importantly – which are not.
+ Media: Understanding and familiarity with broad landscape of sustainability media and reporters, including demonstrated relationships with key reporters and outlets.
+ NGO landscape: Understanding of key players, and best opportunities for engagement and partnerships.
+ Experience in the agribusiness or food manufacturing industries is a plus.
+ Exceptional written and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex issues in an accessible and engaging manner.
+ Comfort with changing priorities and a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
+ Professional demeanor with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Every position at ADM requires a commitment to integrity, safety, inclusion and quality.
**Educational Requirements:**
+ Bachelor's Degree required
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**AJCIND**
REF:91457BR
**Req/Job ID:**
91457BR
**City:**
Decatur
**State:**
IL - Illinois
**Ref ID:**
\#LI-KK2
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**About ADM**
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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**\#IncludingYou**
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)
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**Benefits and Perks**
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
+ **Physical wellness** – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
+ **Financial wellness** – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
+ **Mental and social wellness** – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
+ Paid time off including paid holidays.
+ Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
+ Tuition assistance.
+ Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.