Program Manager Govt & Comm Relations

Position Information:

Job Title: Program Manager - Community Relations

Locations: Orange CT

Salary Range: $116640 - $145800

Schedule: On Site - Office

Job Summary

This role serves as the primary liaison with community organizations business groups local government officials and other external stakeholders within an assigned area. The position supports company initiatives economic and community development activities emergency preparedness requirements and stakeholder engagement objectives. Working closely with internal and external partners this role manages politically sensitive issues supports regulatory commitments and helps strengthen the companys presence within the communities it serves.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the company in business charitable civic and economic development organizations to strengthen community partnerships and brand awareness.
• Evaluate requests for sponsorships corporate donations foundation funding and tax credit program participation including related reporting and administration.
• Oversee department budget administration expenditure tracking purchase orders invoices and related financial processes for assigned programs.
• Administer community development volunteer records management sustainability reporting and regulatory documentation activities for the business area.
• Support economic development efforts by preparing proposals engaging prospective business customers and promoting development programs with key stakeholders.
• Facilitate sponsored volunteer and employee events nonprofit engagements executive activities customer issue follow up and stakeholder communications across assigned programs.
• Identify politically sensitive issues and opportunities advise management on potential impacts and recommend appropriate response strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or Associates degree with 10 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in customer service utility operations business relationships public affairs government affairs communications or related fields.
• Experience interacting directly with government business and community leaders.
• Effective verbal written public speaking organizational analytical and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of the electric and natural gas utility industry and service territories.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities respond to changing conditions and support crisis management activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of economic and community development programs nonprofit funding processes or related stakeholder engagement activities.

Competencies (this is standard for all jobs)

• Growth & Continuous Improvement
• Initiative & Change
• Focused on Results
• Customer Centric (internal and/or External)
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Leadership (people managers/leaders)

What We Offer:

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
• Generous performancebased bonuses
• 12% 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and clear careeradvancement pathways

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