Director of Corporate Affairs

Director of Corporate Affairs

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Department: Executive

Chicken of the Sea is an iconic American brand that was founded in 1930. Today, Chicken of the Sea enjoys broad distribution across all major retail channels, with growth opportunities in foodservice and outside the U.S.

Chicken of the Sea International (COSI) has been wholly owned since 2000 by Thai Union (TU), the largest global producer of ambient seafood. Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods is a sister U.S. company that focuses on frozen and chilled seafood sales. Other iconic seafood brands in the TU Global portfolio include John West, Mareblu, and King Oscar. Under the leadership of CEO Thiraphong Chansiri, Thai Union has more than tripled its revenue to over $4 billion annually and has an aggressive growth agenda.

Chicken of the Sea International operates under the common corporate vision, mission and values of Thai Union, an industry leader in sustainable fishing practices and manufacturing processes that capture the freshness, nutritional value, and sensorial experience of seafood. The global organization lives by the 6 deeply held values: Passionate, Humble, Respectful, Responsible, Collaborative, and Innovative.

COSI is an organization that is very proud of its heritage. First established as VanCamp seafood company more than 100 years ago (1914), the company celebrates its story as one of the oldest food companies in the country that is still in operation. The company is currently undergoing a significant business transformation aimed at accelerating business growth.

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented Director of Corporate Affairs to join our team and work closely with our Executive team, our Marketing and Sustainability teams, and other domestic and global colleagues. We are at an exciting stage in our North American business and are assembling a team with diverse skills, experiences, and an entrepreneurial spirit that will propel us to new heights in the years ahead.

Responsibilities:

· Serve as our leader for external corporate communication.

· Oversee our public relations efforts with our agency partners.

· Facilitate external messaging on our branded campaigns and Thai Union’s SeaChange initiative.

· Manage community engagement, including local engagement at our future Pittsburgh office.

· Coordinate corporate giving and tie this activity with our public relations plan.

· Lead employee events and meetings at our future Pittsburgh office.

· Play a lead role in crisis management and media relations.

· Play a supporting role with government relations activity, when needed.

Requirements:

· Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, preferably in CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods).

· Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally.

· Strong presentation skills and effective written communication.

· Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

· Undergraduate degree in Corporate Communication, Journalism, or related disciplines.