Community Relations Manager Jobs in Mequon, WI (NOW HIRING)

The Wauwatosa Scheels will open April 3rd, 2027 

This full-time position will start in November/December of 2026. We will start hiring part-time positions in November of 2026. 

Scheels Company Goals:

We strive to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes and minds of our customers, associates, and business partners.

What We Commit To – Our Employee Ownership Values

As an employee-owner, you’re expected to actively contribute to a culture that thrives on:

• Delivering a Personalized WOW Customer Experience

• Every customer interaction is an opportunity to exceed expectations
• We focus on making every visit memorable, personalized, and impactful

• Having a Team-First, Winning Mentality

•  We succeed together by supporting one another and celebrating team wins
• Collaboration and unity drive our performance and customer experience

• Learning and Adapting to Constant Change

• We embrace growth, innovation, and feedback
• Change is not a barrier–it’s a catalyst for improvement and excellence

• Taking Pride in Our Work and Thinking Like Owners

•  Every task matters, and we take full responsibility for the results
• Ownership means accountability, care, and drive to go above and beyond

• Expecting Honesty and Integrity in All That We Do

•  Trust is the foundation of our relationships–with customers and with each other
• We act with transparency, fairness, and respect at all times

Responsibilities: 

• Assist with store leadership and Scheels Campus Marketing, develop comprehensive event and promotion opportunities to increase store traffic and sales
• Assist with managing public relations with all store associates to ensure they understand the promotion or event to maximize buy-in and participation
• Seek and recommend to store leadership community engagement opportunities that will enhance the Scheels brand. Upon approval, manage the opportunity
• Serve as the store liaison with Scheels Campus Marketing to manage store media, including TV, radio, print, website, social media, pro-staff, events, co-op, vendors, graphic design, and training
• Have a clear understanding of the Scheels brand and culture to manage public relations between Scheels and our customers and community via multiple internet and media platforms
• Assist in providing project status updates to the store leader, the leadership team, and the Scheels Campus 
• Assist in creating and managing the marketing office budget
• Works closely with the Social Media Associate to assist with generating, editing, publishing, and sharing content on all social platforms 
• Oversee Scheels sponsorships and Pro Staff by reviewing contracts, hosting meetings, attending events, and evaluating their performance
• Ability to work assigned schedules, which may include varied hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Schedule will include 2-3 weekend days and 2-3 weeknights per month, including occasional travel/overnight stays
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Compensation:

Starting $40,000-$43,000 Annually

Schedule Requirements:

This position is typically Monday through Friday but could include some evenings, weekends and various holidays if needed

Education & Experience:

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field; 2-5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of degree and experience. 

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation.

Medium work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for light work.

Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates.  Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury. 

Benefits:

At SCHEELS, we offer a full range of benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) with Roth options, associate discounts, and full health coverage—including medical, HSA, dental, and vision. We also offer accident and hospital indemnity insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and time to recharge through paid time off, holiday pay, maternity leave, and bereavement leave. (Note: Additional leave benefits may apply based on your state of employment.) 

Learn more about what it means to be an owner at SCHEELS on our Careers Page.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

SCHEELS is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SCHEELS will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.