Company Overview
Milo’s Tea Company is one of the fastest-growing beverage companies in the United States. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That is why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world-class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products.
We are the #1 and fastest-growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation.
Our core mission: People and Planet First — doing good is good for business.
We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning.
Our company is women-led and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
We pledge 1% of profits annually to charitable giving.
We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing: recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at all facilities.
Why You Will Love Life at Milo's
You will collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they are doing.
As a People First company, Milo’s is committed to the success and well-being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race, or creed. Some of the remarkable benefits offered include:
Competitive salary with bonus opportunities
100% employer-paid medical premiums for associates and families
Free Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits
401K with company match
Company-paid Life Insurance
Tuition reimbursement assistance
Continuous learning opportunities
Robust parental leave program
Care Relief Fund to help associates in need
Associate Assistance Program
Paid volunteer time
Being a Culture Champion at Milo’s
Wear the HAT (Hungry-Agile-Together)
Work effectively with others
Help our TEAm achieve safety, quality, and production goals
Interact positively, be self-aware, avoid negative commentary
Commit to outstanding attendance
Conduct yourself respectfully with all Milo's TEAm members
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
As a People First company, Milo’s is committed to uplifting our associates, customers, and fans no matter their gender, race, or creed. We invest in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in all areas of our business ecosystem. We champion these efforts through partnerships, education, and events to support and celebrate our diverse workforce and networks.
If you require assistance or accommodation to participate in the job application process, please contact [email protected].
Purpose Statement:
The Director of Public Affairs leads Milo’s Tea Company’s governmental affairs, community engagement, corporate giving, and external stakeholder strategy across home markets and key industry channels. This role owns the company’s public affairs function, advancing brand credibility and business interests through legislative monitoring, relationship development, and cross-functional collaboration. Candidate must be located in Birmingham, AL area.
Responsibilities:
Leads state and local governmental relations strategy, including relationship development, tracking and reporting on legislation, regulatory activity, and policy issues relevant to the business.
Manages economic development relationships, coordinating with home market economic development organizations to advance business interests.
Coordinates national industry association engagement, ensuring Milo’s participating across key forums, coalitions, and advocacy channels.
Leads community engagement strategy in Milo’s home markets, developing programs aligned with enterprise goals.
Manages corporate giving strategy, budgeting for and directing philanthropic investment in alignment with established philanthropy pillars and strategic business needs.
Collaborates cross-functionally to develop internal and external communications supporting key initiatives.
Facilitates associate external engagement in coordination with cross-functional partners.
Tracks stakeholder relationship development in Salesforce CRM and produces timely, consistent reporting on engagement activity and program outcomes.
Develops and manages public affairs metrics, monitoring program effectiveness and reporting progress to leadership.
This position has food safety responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills:
Government Relations
Public Affairs
Community Outreach
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Communications
Policy Analysis
Corporate Social Responsibility
Media Relations
Salesforce
Budgeting
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required in Communications, Public Policy, Political Science, Public Affairs, or a related field.
MBA or advanced leadership degree or certification from an accredited institution preferred.
10 or more years of experience, including 5 or more years in governmental affairs, public affairs, or a relevant functional area; or 8 or more years of experience with an advanced degree.
Strong industry knowledge of governmental relations, community engagement, and corporate affairs.
Demonstrated experience in state and local governmental relations, including legislative monitoring and stakeholder engagement.
Proven experience leading cross-functional teams or managing a department required.
Ownership:
Governmental Relations Strategy
Community Engagement Programs
Corporate Giving Portfolio
External Stakeholder Relationships
Trade Association Engagement
Public Affairs Reporting
Metrics:
Active Government Relationships
Legislative Issues Tracked and Reported
Corporate Giving Disbursement vs. Budget
Community Engagement Program Reach
Trade Association Participation
Salesforce Relationship Records Maintained
Supervisory: This position has supervisory responsibilities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Policy, Political Science, Public Affairs, or related field
- MBA or advanced leadership degree or certification from an accredited institution
- 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years in governmental affairs, public affairs, or relevant functional area; or 8+ years with an advanced degree
- Demonstrated experience in state and local governmental relations, legislative monitoring, and stakeholder engagement
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams or managing a department
- Experience using Salesforce CRM to track stakeholder relationships and produce engagement reporting
- Experience managing corporate giving strategy and budgeting for philanthropic investments
- Strong industry knowledge of governmental relations, community engagement, and corporate affairs
- Located in Birmingham, AL area
- Familiarity or responsibility for food safety-related duties
What We Do
Milo’s Tea Company is a family-owned, Certified Women-Owned beverage manufacturer founded in 1946. It produces, distributes, markets, and sells fresh-brewed teas, lemonades, and fruit punch made with real, high-quality ingredients and no preservatives or artificial colors. Serving consumers across the United States, the company combines refrigerated beverage operations with a People and Planet First mission, including charitable giving and zero-waste manufacturing.
