Community Relations Specialist

Domino’s Pizza, which began in 1960 as a single store location in Ypsilanti, MI, has had a lot to celebrate lately: we’re a reshaped, reenergized brand of honesty, transparency and accountability – not to mention, great food! In the rise to becoming a true technology leader, the brand is now consistently one of the top five companies in online transactions and 80% of our sales in the U.S. are taken through digital channels. The brand continues to ‘deliver the dream’ to local business owners, 90% of which started as delivery drivers and pizza makers in our stores. That’s just the tip of the iceberg…or as we might say, one “slice” of the pie! If this sounds like a brand you’d like to be a part of, consider joining our team!

This role drives impactful community outreach initiatives and manages strategic relationships in key corporate markets to help maximize impact in a world in which our business can be successful. The Community Relations Specialist will work cross-functionally to execute the annual fundraising campaign for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This role will collaborate with internal and external communication teams to drive storytelling of community relations activity and impact. They will also support events and initiatives of national community partners.

Main responsibilities

(30%) Community Relations Logistics & Relationship Management

• Manage relationships with and recommend appropriate monetary and in-kind donations to nonprofits in the communities surrounding Domino’s HQ and corporate stores, aligned with corporate strategy and values; coordinate payment from the company’s annual budget and track resulting impact
• Facilitate Supply Chain Community Outreach program – consult with center leadership, coordinate donations and manage nonprofit engagement
• Coordinate in-kind donations (pizza and gift cards) according to giving guidelines
• Connect with Business Consultants on “pizza relief” program

(30%) Support Cause Marketing Campaign for National Charity Partner

• Assist in development and execution of annual fundraising campaign by partnering with cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with internal and external communications in development of campaign communication plans
• Create weekly fundraising reports and distribute to campaign stakeholders
• Manage fundraising reward programs

(30%) Community Impact Awareness & Communications

• Manage Community Relations and St. Jude PieNet pages with frequent updates and storytelling
• Collaborate with Internal Comm, PR and Social Media to incorporate community relations into respective content calendars
• Create compelling stories, reports, and content to demonstrate Domino’s contributions to social good, employee volunteerism, and partnerships with local organizations.
• Support quarterly impact report to be shared with key stakeholders (Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, BRGs, Investor Relations, etc.)

(10%) National Partner Support & Activations

• Support national charity partners in initiatives, including events and engagement opportunities

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business or related field experience preferred
• 3+ years of experience
• Passion for philanthropy
• Compelling storyteller with the ability to communicate well to a variety of audiences in multi-media environments
• Strong proofreading ability and attention to details
• Ability to think strategically and advise those in higher-level roles
• Comfortable with tracking a budget
• Strong networking skills with the ability to professionally represent Domino’s Pizza

Benefits:

• Paid Holidays and Vacation   
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits that start on the first day of employment
• No-cost mental health support for employee and dependents
• Childcare tuition discounts
• No-cost fitness, nutrition, and wellness programs
• Fertility benefits
• Adoption assistance
• 401k matching contributions   
• 15% off the purchase price of stock   
• Company bonus   

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.