Public Affairs Coordinator

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Milo’s Tea Company is one of the fastest growing beverage companies in the US. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That’s why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products.

•  We are the #1 and fastest growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation.
•  Our core mission is that we put people and the planet first and by doing this, it will be good for our business.
•  We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning.
•  Our Company is women-led and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
•  We are committed to annual charitable giving by delivering upon our 1% profit pledge.
•  We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing; recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at our facilities            

By being a part of the Milo’s TEAm, you’ll get to collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they’re doing.

And as a "People First" company, Milo’s is committed to the success and well-being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race, or creed. Some of the great things offered that reflect our commitment include:

•  Competitive salary with bonus opportunities for various roles
•  100% paid medical insurance for our associates and their families
•  Free Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits
•  401K with a company match
•  Company-paid Life Insurance
•  Robust Wellness Program
•  Tuition reimbursement assistance
•  Continuous learning opportunities through various platforms and resources
•  Paid parental leave benefit
•  Care Relief Fund to help Associates in need
•  Associate Assistance Program
•  Paid volunteer time

Position Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and strategic-minded, action-oriented Public Affairs Coordinator to support tactics to strengthen our corporate brand, enhance public trust, and promote our reputation across key stakeholder groups. This position plays a critical role in the tactical implementation of brand-building strategies through corporate, strategic relationship development, and engagement with economic development organizations and legislative leaders. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of public affairs, corporate social responsibility, and stakeholder engagement, with a talent for relationship management and strategic communications. This role supports Milo’s People First mission through internal and external community engagement, stakeholder relations, and corporate giving to position Milo’s as a trusted brand for generations.

Must reside within 60 miles of Tulsa, OK.

Responsibilities:

Brand and Reputation Management

• Execute corporate brand building initiatives that align with the company’s strategic objectives and enhance corporate reputation.

• Support the implementation of communications strategies that highlight the company’s commitment to community investment and positive community impact.

• Collaborate internally to ensure consistent brand messaging across public affairs and corporate giving initiatives.

Stakeholder & Legislative Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with economic development and community organizations, and governmental entities.

• Support planning and logistics for stakeholder meetings and legislative events.

• Monitor public policy developments and assist in preparing briefing materials and correspondence for executives.

Corporate Giving & Community Engagement

• Administer Milo’s 1% Profit Pledge in alignment with annual budget by evaluation of incoming corporate giving requests and making recommendations in alignment with Milo’s Corporate Giving Focus Areas. 

• Coordinate and promote activities related to the company’s corporate giving focus areas.

• Uphold and demonstrate leadership in all Corporate Responsibility programming including recycling, social advocacy, and volunteering opportunities.

• Identify and manage opportunities to amplify the visibility of nonprofit partnerships, grants, and community programs.

• Develop messaging and content to showcase community impact stories through digital platforms, internal communications, and earned media.

Tactical Support & Program Execution

• Manage timelines, deliverables, and project tracking to ensure timely execution of public affairs campaigns and partnership activities.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors/agencies to support public affairs initiatives.

• Assist with event planning, speech writing, media relations, and internal reporting related to public affairs efforts.

• This position has food Safety Responsibilities.

• Other responsibilities, as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Political Science, Business, or related field.

• 3+ years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or community engagement.

• Demonstrated relationship building experience a must.

• Proven ability to implement communications tactics and manage stakeholder relationships.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills including public speaking and media engagement preferred.

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and project management abilities.

• Experience with legislative or economic development organizations is a strong plus.

• Knowledge of CRM, media monitoring, and project management tools is desirable.

Supervisory: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands: This job is sedentary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with different abilities.