Community Relations, HS2, Public Affairs - Lakeland at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in Lakeland, Florida

Job Description:

This position is to review, recommend and process all donation requests from our internal and external customers and non-profit organizations – including coordinating resources to ensure approved requests are supported as approved.  This position also coordinates all community focused events and opportunities, acting as a central contact for the division. This position also assists the Community Relations (CR) manager with managing the manager’s calendar (meetings, events, speaking engagements, travel, etc.) and researches, creates and provides initial analysis on reporting – including gathering the data, ensuring its accuracy and creating summaries to help maximize the efficiency of the department.

• At least 3 years working in a customer-facing role at a Publix  store or customer service oriented place of business


• AA or AS degree in Communications (Public Relations), English or Business preferred


• Bilingual experience

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost


• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock


• 401(k) retirement savings plan


• Group health plan (with prescription benefits)


• Group dental plan


• Group vision plan


• Sick pay


• Long-term disability insurance


• Company-paid life insurance (with accidental death & dismemberment benefits)


• Tuition reimbursement


• Vacation pay


• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria


• Paycheck direct deposit


• Credit union


• Access to over 50 discount offers including discounts on computer, vehicle and wireless purchases


• 6 paid holidays (associates can exchange the following holidays with their manager’s approval: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day).