Municipal Community Relations Manager
Municipal Community Relations Manager
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$ 103939 - 129924
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Job Description
Job Title: Municipal & Community Relations Manager
Location: Vestal NY.
Work type: Office
The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience ranging from $103939 to $129924.
Job Summary
As a Municipal & Community Relations Manager you will serve as the primary point of contact with municipal officials and community organizations and agencies within your assigned area. Leveraging your strong relationships with key individuals and groups you will meet NYSEG and RG&E metrics related to company initiatives large projects and emergency preparedness. You will resolve complex political issues to the satisfaction of both the company and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Manage the outreach function with municipal county and state government officials government agencies and community organizations by serving as the primary point of contact to establish and maintain excellent relationships with these stakeholders. Outreach includes company issues projects and initiatives.
Responsible for direct outreach and coordination with county emergency operations directors and personnel for initiatives required to meet regulatory compliance related to emergency preparedness. Participate in emergency exercises and provide training for assigned storm role. During emergency events manage a Public Liaison Officer team to ensure compliance with the Companies emergency response plan and scorecard metrics.
Serve as the economic development lead for business attraction projects and work collaboratively with relevant business areas to provide comprehensive proposals to secure new business customers and increase revenue. Support the achievement of economic development program objectives by presenting at key local and state level economic development meetings and serving on local economic develop boards to build awareness of the programs.
Participate in a leadership role in key local business charitable civic and economic development organizations representing the company to build a strong company brand in the community.
Identify and present politically sensitive issues and opportunities to department management that may positively or negatively impact the company. Recommend strategies to resolve issues or leverage opportunities and then deliver appropriate responses to stakeholders.
Evaluate and recommend nonprofit organizations for regional sponsorship corporate donations and Avangrid Foundation donations. Coordinate with these organizations regarding donations and involvement at sponsored events and recognition ceremonies.
Promote Avangrids volunteer program within the company and externally to community organizations. Lead organization of company sponsored employee volunteer events to support achievement of Avangrids volunteer goals.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience is preferred or an Associates Degree with 10 years relevant experience.
Relevant experience includes customer service business to business relationships operations public affairs government affairs or communications.
Direct interaction with government business and community leaders.
Skills/Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional organizational analytical and interpersonal skills.
Strong public speaking skills with the ability to deliver consistent messages to multiple stakeholders.
Knowledge of the electric and natural gas utility business and the NYSEG/RG&E service areas is preferred.
Ability to effectively interact with external stakeholders and senior management.
Ability to manage multiple and often changing priorities including crisis management.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel Word and Power Point applications.
Selfmotivated and ability to work independently.
Must have flexibility to travel.
Behavioral Competencies:
Develop self & others
Empower to grow
Collaborate and share
Be a role model
Focus to achieve results
Be agile
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Company:
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Job Posting End Date:
May22025Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
