Community Relations Specialist

The Community Relations Specialist will help develop strategies designed to favorably represent the company and make positive contributions to the community. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with key external stakeholders, community organizations, and business groups. This position will provide guidance to internal business partners on local political activity, and community issues that may impact state and federal government relations.

At Global Partners, business starts with people. Since 1933, we’ve believed in taking care of our customers, our guests, our communities, and each other—and that belief continues to guide us.

The Global Spirit is how we work to fuel that long term commitment to success. As a Fortune 500 company with 90+ years of experience, we’re proud to fuel communities—responsibly and sustainably. We show up every day with grit, passion, and purpose—anticipating needs, building lasting relationships, and creating shared value.

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local legislators, and industry groups.
  • Educate the company on community viewpoints to help accomplish business objectives, and ensure the company is best positioned to receive favorable support from municipalities and communities.
  • Attend community events, fundraisers, and industry seminars.
  • Facilitate planning and implementation of events and other activities.
  • Ensure timely and effective communications with municipal leaders on permitting, and/or maintenance activities.
  • Identify corporate giving opportunities within assigned territory and at regional and statewide levels.
  • Collaborate and work cross functionally with relevant departments within the company.

  • Deep understanding of the Greater Boston area
  • Availability to attend community meetings or events outside of regular business hours.
  • Ability to clearly and persuasively communicate company positions to various audiences.
  • Effective organizational and time-management skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self-motivated with entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
  • Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Relations or related field

Pay Range

$69,600.00 - $97,400.00

The pay range for this position is outlined above. The final amount offered at the start of employment is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience level, knowledge, skills, abilities and geographic location, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

Our Commitments to You


Coins! We offer competitive salaries and opportunities for growth. We have an amazing Talent Development Team who create trainings for growth and job development.

Health & Wellness - Medical, Dental, Visions and Life Insurance. Along with additional wellness support.

The Road Ahead – We offer 401k and a match component!

Professional Development - We provide tuition reimbursement; this benefit is offered after 6 months of service.

What to Expect From the Hiring Process

We value passion and potential. Please apply if you’re qualified and interested—we’d love to hear from you.

A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and may connect you with the hiring manager if your experience is a strong match.

Interviews are conducted virtually and in person, depending on the role. We’ll provide more details about next steps if selected to move forward.

Global Partners LP is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a company culture where ideas from all people help us grow, move and thrive. We embrace the diversity of all applicants and do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our recruiting department at 781-747-9675 or 781-7GP-WORK.

Disclaimer. At Global Partners, we don't use lie detector tests for any employment decisions. We follow all the rules and regulations, so we need to let you know. In Massachusetts, it's illegal to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment of continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Location 800 South Street, Waltham MA 02453, United States
Category Corporate Affairs, Sustainability, Branding and Communications
Requisition ID R0027506
Job Type Full Time
Work Location Office
Candidate Flow Workday - Corporate
Posted Date 2025-12-11