Local Community Engagement Specialist

About the role

The Local Community Engagement Specialist supports SK hynix America’s Corporate & Public Relations efforts at their state-of-the-art semiconductor facility in West Lafayette, Indiana. The role focuses on building authentic, lasting relationships between SK hynix and the local community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver communication strategies for diverse external stakeholders.
• Conduct proactive outreach to community members and government partners.
• Build long-term, authentic relationships grounded in cultural awareness and active listening.
• Represent SK hynix with professionalism, adjusting tone and message to fit different audiences.
• Prepare presentation materials for community briefings.
• Document community feedback, concerns, and meeting outcomes for internal reporting.
• Participate in occasional, routine outreach events including evening and weekend activities (town halls, school visits, fairs, etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field with at least 3 years of experience.
• Strong verbal communication skills; comfortable approaching new people.
• Basic PowerPoint proficiency; clear writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours (evenings/weekends).
• Detail-oriented, diplomatic, and tactful.
• Preferred local to the Greater Lafayette area.

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the US.
• Willingness to travel periodically to San Jose, South Korea, and other locations as needed.
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary due to global time differences.

Benefits

• Top Tier health insurance at no employee cost.
• Paid day offs: PTO + Company Holidays + Happy Fridays.
• Paid Parental Leave Program.
• 401k Matching.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Donation Matching and volunteering opportunities.
• Corporate discount programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SKHYA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, national origin, color, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.