Lk Chas Public Affairs Specialist Job at Citgo Petroleum Corporation

Citgo Petroleum Corporation Lake Charles, LA 70607

Our Favorite CITGO Perks are:: • 9/80 work schedule options available for eligible positions, departments, and/or locations • Remote work options of 12 or 18 days a year for eligible employees • Paid Vacation with a Recreation Incentive of 40-120 hours of pay for eligible employees • Company-Paid Holidays • Caregiver/Parental Leave for eligible employees • Excellent 401(k) Match • Company paid Pension Plan • Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability • Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans including a FSA or HSA options • Company-Paid Life Insurance • Healthy Rewards Program • Service Awards Program • Educational Assistance Plan • Dependent Children Scholarships • Employee Discount Programs • On-site Health Clinic • On-site Fitness Center (select locations) • Reimbursement for Gym Membership PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS Relocation: Relocation Benefits are not available for this position. Note: Employer will not sponsor visas for position Job Summary:
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, La.; Lemont, Ill.; and Corpus Christi, Texas, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 769,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), CITGO ranks as the fifth largest and is one of the most complex independent refiners in the United States. CITGO transports and markets transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and other industrial products, and supplies a network of approximately 4,300 locally owned and operated branded retail outlets, all located east of the Rocky Mountains. CITGO Petroleum Corporation is owned by CITGO Holding, Inc.

The Public Affairs Specialist at the Lake Charles Manufacturing Complex is responsible for facilitating the refinery sponsorship and donation process, administering SAP requisitions, processing payments and upkeep of the department budget. Additional duties include assisting with event support and execution, completing department reports, coordinating community event ticket distribution and participating in Public Affairs activities.


Additional Job Responsibilities:

  • Execute CITGO LCMC approved sponsorships and contributions, ensuring funds are within the approved budget and comply with corporate procedures. Issue SAP requisitions and work orders. Perform monthly reconciliation of designated budgets.
  • Ensure adequate attendance at all CITGO sponsored events and be able to collaborate with senior level personnel daily
  • Work in partnership with internal departments and external community organizations to successfully implement facility tours and events. Participate in planning, organizing and execution of large department events such as the CITGO United Way Campaign, CITGO MDA Golf Classic, and a host of other events throughout the year.
  • Write and publish internal communications as needed, manage assigned story content as directed by Communications Advisor for publication, participate in various sized public speaking activities, and be familiar with media content monitoring.
  • Prepare communication and business materials by researching data and information relevant to the department
  • Prepare business materials by researching various data and information relevant to the department
  • Serve as a member of the Public Affairs Crisis Communications Team by providing support, recording information, and monitoring media outlets
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, or related field OR
  • Four (4) years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
  • Minimum (1) year of job-related experience
  • Excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a changing business environment
  • Ability to write for multiple forms of publication
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Valid driver's license required
Eligibility Requirements:
The Maritime Transportation Security Act requires all persons who will need unescorted access to a regulated facility to have a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), issued in accordance with the rules established by the United States Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration. Candidates selected for employment must meet eligibility criteria to obtain a TWIC card. To obtain more information on the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), please visit the Transportation Security Administration’s website https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.


For consideration, resumes must be submitted by 5pm on May 7, 2023.


CITGO is an Equal Opportunity Employer




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