Manager, Government Relations
Date: Jun 4, 2025
Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60607
Company: McDonald's Corporation
Company Description
McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. As the global leader in the food service industry, our legacy of innovation and hard work continues to drive us.
From drive thru updates to delivery to mobile order and pay, we are innovating quickly and growing. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.
Department Overview
McDonald’s North America Impact Team is seeking a Manager, Community Affairs. The role will report to the Director, Government Relations.
Responsibilities
- Lead community engagement efforts that advance McDonald's objectives in assigned region
- Identify and drive partnerships that positively impact our communities and enhance brand reputation
- Represent McDonald's and foster meaningful relationships with key community leaders, civic and charitable organizations, and influencers
- Collaborate closely with respective state and local GR Director and outside lobbyists to synthesize regional advocacy and community engagement strategies
- Engage with McDonald's Owner/Operators on strategies to create positive community impact in the communities in which we serve
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of community engagement activities, regularly gathering feedback and insights from key internal and external stakeholders for continuous improvement
- In cross-functional partnership with the Global Impact and North American Impact teams, develop strategies to positively impact brand reputation and policy matters that impact the McDonald’s system and intersect with the company’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Community priorities
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree
- 5+ years of experience in local government, non-profit, or community engagement
- Proven track record building and driving successful community outreach, public relations, or community development initiatives
- Strong project management, event planning and stakeholder engagement skills
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse groups of stakeholders, with empathy and cultural competency
- Capacity to develop and execute strategic plans to address community needs and achieve business objectives
- History of developing creative solutions to effectively address community challenges
- Superior organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously
- Deep interest in the social, economic, and political dynamics of communities
Compensation
Bonus Eligible: Yes
Long - Term Incentive: Yes
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Salary Range
Salary Ranges-$112,860 - $143,900
Additional information
At McDonalds we are People from all Walks of Life...
People are at the heart of everything we do, and they make the McDonalds experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. We have a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees, and suppliers gives us strength.
We do not tolerate inequality, injustice, or discrimination of any kind. These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play.
We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonalds or elsewhere.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago