Municipal & Community Relations Manager

Responsibilities

• 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 non-profit 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 Avangrid's volunteer program within the company and externally to community organizations. Lead organization of company sponsored employee volunteer events to support achievement of Avangrid's volunteer goals.
• Required Qualifications
• Education & Experience Required:
• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 6 years' relevant experience is preferred or an Associate's 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.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent 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.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently.
• Must have flexibility to travel.
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• Company:
• ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP
• Mobility Information
• Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.
• If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avang

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Additional Information

Municipal & Community Relations Manager Reports to Director - Municipal Community Business Relations Reports in office to Rochester, NY The salary range for this position is dependent on location and experience level ranging from $120,000-$132,500

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