What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the all-electric truck & rugged SUV marketplace.

The SC Liaison will initially report to the General Counsel and will play a critical role in helping to develop, maintain and address Scout Motors’ relationship with community members, community organizations, elected officials, and government representatives in the greater Blythewood, South Carolina area and on a state-wide basis.

The essence of this role is to:

• Develop and manage Scout Motors’ community and government relations activities in and around Richland County and throughout the state as we build, launch and operate our new electric vehicle production facility in Blythewood, South Carolina
• Develop strong relationships with key community members and government officials to advance matters of importance to Scout Motors
• Develop and implement a communications program to build and maintain a positive image of Scout Motors among local residents in collaboration with communications colleagues, internal stakeholders, and external partners
• Serve as the local community liaison and primary contact for inquiries, comments, concerns and questions that come to Scout Motors through dedicated inboxes, the Scoutmotors.com website, our partners and government officials
• Plan and attend local events of interest to Scout Motors and the community, including Town and County Council meetings and hearings and other public events
• Identify and build relationships with local businesses, charitable and affinity organizations, suppliers and others in the community
• Communicate with other members of the Scout Motors team so that all relevant personnel and subject matter experts are duly informed of matters of importance to Scout Motors and the community
• Monitor and provide early notification of local and state legislative developments that may have beneficial or deleterious effects on Scout Motors
• Monitor local and state publications, message boards and social media to identify issues relevant to Scout Motors
• Identify, recommend and oversee consultants and other third parties as necessary or appropriate

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events. Applicants should be based in the greater Columbia, South Carolina area, and able to spend a significant amount of time in that area, in addition to travel to other Scout Motors locations on an as-needed basis.

What you’ll bring

• Minimum 5 years of experience in community relations and/or governmental affairs
• Ability to build strong relationships, make connections and persuasively communicate messages
• Experience and interest in problem solving and working with diverse interests
• Ability to retain poise and communicate effectively at all times
• Ability to represent, balance and influence the positions of varied stakeholders advocating for sometimes disparate needs
• Strong knowledge and roots in the greater Blythewood community
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, time-management, and organizational skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to work well across departments and strengthen company culture through effective collaboration

What to expect

Scout is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing all-electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. And respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute.

What’s in it for you

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation, medical, dental, and vision plans, company holidays and paid vacation, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match.

Pay Transparency

This position is eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. The salary range listed represents the maximum and minimum starting base pay for this position as of the time of posting. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $100,000 - $120,000

Equal Opportunity

Scout is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws.