Ford Head Environmental Leadership Sustainability Communications Advocacy 

United States, Michigan, Dearborn 

978879363

In this position…

• Developing and carrying out an annual communications strategic plan to support Ford’s Road to Better sustainability communications platform focused on achieving Ford’s sustainability aspirations
• Leading stakeholder engagement and advocacy programs designed to engage key stakeholders (e.g., employees, customers, government officials and agencies, NGOs and other thought leaders) regarding the shared benefits of Ford’s sustainability actions
• Advising communications team members and business partners in Environmental Safety & Compliance, Government Relations, Community Engagement, Investor Relations, Marketing and other functions on sustainability matters and opportunities globally
• Providing strategic executive communications and thought leadership support for Ford’s Chief Sustainability Officer
• Supporting rapid response and crisis communications efforts for emerging sustainability issues, including environmental policy, regulations, and safety
• Developing and persistently placing stories that establish and/or advance Ford’s standing as an industry leader in climate, environmental and other priority sustainability areas through owned, earned and paid channels
• Serving as a sustainability spokesperson for the company with the major media outlets and stakeholder groups
• Being a key contributor to planning and content development of Ford’s annual sustainability report and engagement with ESG investors on emerging ESG issues
• Leading planning and implementation of the launch of Ford’s annual Integrated Report
• Helping to track and manage risks and opportunities related to environmental issues and drivers of corporate reputation
• Working in partnership with internal and agency team members