Corporate Affairs Manager, Regional Community Affairs

Overview

The Government, Regional & Community Affairs team in Corporate Affairs is seeking a Manager for its Brooklyn office. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, goal-oriented and demonstrate a strong commitment to building positive relations with local communities, elected officials, not-for-profit organizations and key corporate and government stakeholders. Must have strong oral and written communication and presentation skills. Must have excellent interpersonal skills to effectively work with various levels of local government, management, community organizations and elected officials. Must be efficient, organized and excellent at follow-through. Must demonstrate the ability to interact with diverse communities, be able to exercise independent judgment, be politically savvy, and have a passion for making a difference. Possess a strong sense of professional judgment and ability to solve problems creatively. Strong project management skills and nonprofit management are preferred. Experience in public speaking and making presentations in front of public audiences is preferred. General knowledge of company operations, energy and environmental policy issues, New York politics and government, and experience in the nonprofit sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as regional and community liaison with local elected officials, community boards, government agencies, not-for-profit organizations and other community and stakeholder groups.
• Serve as project manager for new initiatives, infrastructure-related activities, and coordination with government agencies and external stakeholders; make presentations on issues ranging from major infrastructure projects to new energy efficiency and solar programs.
• Manage a funding portfolio of Brooklyn-based nonprofit partnerships and sponsorships including but not limited to site visits, reviewing, and recommending funding proposals, writing news releases, and identifying media and public relations opportunities.
• Represent the Company at local community meetings and events and at meetings with elected officials and coordinates briefing materials and presentations for the local community.
• Serve on project teams for major infrastructure projects and develops and implements strategies for community communications with key stakeholders and local communities.
• Facilitate relations with government agencies particularly on complex and multi-faceted construction projects.
• Work closely with developers, government officials and not-for-profit organizations on major new capital projects in their region.
• Serves as front-line emergency responder and participates in all aspects of Corporate Affairs responsibilities during emergencies and assists in preparation of emergency preparedness information. This responsibility may involve overnight/weekend shift work.
• Coordinate and exchange information with other departments in Corporate Affairs and across the company.
• Coordinates special events and supports the Companys volunteer initiative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and three to eight (3-8) years of relevant work experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience working in or with government, not for profit management, urban planning, sustainability, community relations, communications or a related field, required.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to effectively work with various levels of local government, management, community groups and elected officials, required.
• Must have strong oral, written, and presentation communications skills, required.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, required.
• Must be efficient, organized and excellent at follow-through, required.
• Demonstrated project management skills, required.
• Strong project management and marketing skills are preferred.
• General knowledge of company operations, energy and environmental policy issues, energy efficiency, and renewables, preferred.
• Experience in public speaking and making presentations in front of public audience, preferred.

• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
• Develops and delivers effective presentations
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments

• Driver's License Required

• Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday
• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
• Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and kneel throughout the workday
• Stand to use/operate office equipment for the duration of the workday

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.