Associate, Community Affairs & Economic Development

ABOUT SALUTE

Salute is a mission‑driven organization committed to delivering high‑quality service by empowering people, promoting operational excellence, and fostering a culture built on integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Our teams support diverse operational environments and partner closely with clients to create safe, efficient, and reliable outcomes.

Salute Benefits That Put You First 

We know life doesn’t stop when work begins, that’s why we offer perks designed to support your well-being, your family, and your future:

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy 8 company-paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and PTO so you can rest, celebrate, and take care of what matters most. 
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including Medical, Dental, and Vision that you can enroll in starting on Day 1. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30-days of employment. 

• Your financial future matters: Enjoy our employer-supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting, plus a 3% employer match and a 50% match on the next 2%. 
• Wellness Support: Access to HSA, mental health resources, and gym discounts—because your health matters.
• Extra Protection & Perks: Through discounted group programs, such as legal services, home & auto insurance, pet insurance, and ID theft protection for life’s unexpected moments.

DEPARTMENT: Marketing and Growth

REPORTS TO: Director/VP of Community Affairs & Economic Development

LOCATION: Remote

DIRECT REPORTS: No

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate, Community Affairs & Economic Development plays a critical execution and coordination role in advancing Salute’s community engagement, workforce development, and economic development initiatives across the Americas, with select opportunities to support global initiatives in EMEA.

Working closely with the Director / VP, the Associate owns day-to-day execution of assigned programs, manages cross-functional coordination, supports external stakeholder relationships, and contributes to messaging and reporting related to community affairs and economic development. This role is designed for an early-career professional who has demonstrated leadership at scale, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate with increasing independence and judgment.

While the primary focus will be the Americas, the role offers periodic exposure to global markets and international stakeholders, supporting Salute’s broader mission and providing professional development through limited global collaboration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as an active participant in maintaining relationships with local community organizations, non-profits, educational institutions, and civic partners across Americas-based markets
• Coordinate engagement activities, meetings, and events with external partners, ensuring professional communication, preparation, and follow-up
• Support select global community initiatives by collaborating with internal teams and partners in EMEA, as appropriate

Workforce & Economic Development Initiatives

• Support execution of workforce pipeline initiatives in collaboration with local colleges, universities, vocational programs, and workforce development organizations
• Assist in coordinating global knowledge-sharing and best-practice exchange related to workforce and community initiatives, particularly with EMEA counterparts
• Track and summarize engagement activities, outcomes, and community impact metrics to support reporting and continuous improvement

Program & Project Ownership

• Own planning and execution of assigned community affairs and economic development programs, including timelines, logistics, stakeholder coordination, and post-initiative reporting
• Coordinate across internal stakeholders (Operations, HR, Marketing, Learning & Development, Vendor Management) to ensure alignment and successful delivery
• Identify risks, gaps, or process improvements and escalate thoughtfully with proposed solutions

Communications & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Marketing and Communications to support development of internal and external content related to community initiatives
• Assist in preparing briefing materials, presentations, and summaries for leadership that may include both regional and global context
• Ensure consistent messaging and documentation across community affairs programs in alignment with global standards

Operational Focus & Professional Growth

• Maintain structured documentation of community engagements, contacts, and program outcomes
• Demonstrate strong organizational discipline while managing multiple initiatives in parallel
• Leverage exposure to EMEA initiatives as a learning opportunity to build global perspective and cultural awareness

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Demonstrated leadership experience involving team leadership, program ownership, or large-scale coordination
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with comfort engaging diverse audiences
• Proven ability to operate in a cross-functional environment with professionalism, discretion, and accountability

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in community engagement, workforce development, event management, or service-oriented initiatives
• Interest in global business, international collaboration, or multicultural environments
• Exposure to nonprofit partnerships, fundraising, or volunteer coordination

Salute is an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants; if you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@salute.com for more information.

(For specific Recruitment related questions, please contact our Talent Acquisition department at recruiting@salute.com.)