External Affairs Manager
Core
Lead local and county governmental affairs, media communications, community relations, and economic development operations for an energy utility.
Role type
Senior External Affairs Manager (Government Relations & Community Development)
Builds
Community relations programs, economic development initiatives, and public policy advocacy strategies.
Domain
Energy Utility / Government Relations / Community Development
Required skills
Government relations, community relations, economic development, public policy advocacy, strategic relationship building, regulatory issue management, crisis/emergency communication, legislative liaison, project management, leadership
Preferred skills
Utility industry experience, political acumen, stakeholder management
Technologies
Computer systems, communication tools
Responsibilities
Develop company strategies and policies for community relations and economic development; serve as local legislative contact to advocate corporate positions; manage key environmental, economic, and community contacts; coordinate solutions for regulatory issues (permits, ordinances, taxes, siting); support regional economic development activities including business retention; act as primary community contact during outage situations; facilitate grassroots initiatives and state representation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team lead responsibilities
