WHO WE ARE:

Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Director, Community Relations and State Public Affairs role is an integral part of both the Clarios Sustainability and Government Affairs team, as well as the Region’s Management Team, and, working with others in the Region (including human resources, communications and plant/operations management), is responsible for: Building, maintaining, and managing positive relationships between Clarios and government agencies, public officials, and regulatory bodies at the local and state levels in the United States and Canada (“Region”);
As part of broader Clarios strategy, driving impactful advocacy and fostering strategic relationships with local/state public officials and agencies and community stakeholders on a variety of key social and governmental issues that allow Clarios to conduct business in the most productive and competitive way consistent with Clarios’ Values and Strategies;
Playing a critical part in shaping Clarios’ public policy strategy and ensuring regulatory compliance, particularly as it relates to permitting, manufacturing operations, and broader corporate objectives and facilitating support of the same with relevant local and state government agencies, public officials, and regulatory bodies;
Helping shape and manage community level engagement and investment strategies (primarily at a plant, distribution center and office location level) with local communities generally and selected community level non-governmental organizations; and
Helping shape Clarios’ communications strategy in relation to the above and executing the same. This role can be a remote role.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Communications function to help shape and execute Clarios’ communications strategies in relation to the above.
• Perform other duties, project tasks and project management responsibilities, as assigned from time-to-time.