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Occidental Petroleum Corporation

Community Relations College Hire Full-Time (Oil & Gas)

Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


Community Relations & Employee Engagement Specialist

OXY is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information

Our greatest asset has been and will continue to be our people. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Community Relations & Employee Engagement Specialist role within our Community Relations and Employee Engagement Department based in Houston, TX.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Community Relations & Employee Engagement Specialist to join our team at Oxy. This entry-level position is perfect for recent college graduates eager to make a positive impact in the communities we serve. The Specialist will help develop and implement strategies that strengthen relationships between the company, local communities, and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in shaping our internal culture through strategic and creative community partnerships and engagement activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow in a dynamic and fast-paced environment at one of the leading companies in the oil and gas industry.

Description

Partner with Community Relations & Employee Supervisor to ensure outstanding implementation of Oxy’s community relations and social investment programs; identify ways to further enhance our social impact, leverage employee engagement, and create sustainable solutions in the communities where we live and work.

Support community investment projects and initiatives that align with the company’s goals and values. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective project execution.

Conduct research on community demographics, needs, and interests to inform program development and engagement strategies.

Analyze data and feedback to identify trends, community needs, and opportunities for engagement.

Establish metrics for community investments and involvement and provide recommendations on future projects.

Coordinate logistics for events, including venue selection, catering, materials preparation, and attendee communication.

Collaborate with Marketing and Communications teams for external marketing deliverables.

Update and maintain internal community relations site, including posting upcoming community engagement events, updating content to community partner pages, and highlighting community partners, and social impact announcements.

Demonstrate planning, change management and strategic thinking capabilities.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate community and employee engagement into broader company initiatives.

Assist with community partnerships and program implementation.

Prepare pre and post event reports and maintain engagement metrics.

Attend and represent the team at sponsored events as needed.

Assist in training sessions for employees on community engagement initiatives.

Foster relationships with local organizations and stakeholders to enhance community partnerships.

Support the Community Relations & Employee Engagement team and special projects as assigned.

Location

Houston, Texas

Benefits

Begin investing to your 401(K) and Retirement on your first day with combined 14% company matching

Relocation Assistance and/or fully furnished Corporate Housing provided, if applicable

9/80 Work Schedule. Enjoy a 3-day weekend every other week!

Hybrid work schedule