Advocacy Campaigns Lead — Energy Policy & Coalitions

Constellation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 127,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Constellation seeks a senior policy communications professional to devise externally focused campaigns and build relationships with NGOs, trade associations, think tanks and energy influencers. A primary focus is organizing coalitions to influence state and federal energy policies and to advance reliable energy solutions.

The role reports to the Senior Manager, Public Affairs Campaigns and collaborates with Government Affairs, Communications, and multiple business units to drive advocacy,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 8+ years of experience in political/policy communications, advocacy, journalism, public relations or related field.
• Excellent writer and cogent thinker.
• Familiarity with digital campaigning and social media campaigning.
• Demonstrated talent for strategic problem-solving with a bias for action.
• Demonstrated organizational agility.
• Demonstrated excellence in project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic and comprehensive campaign plans in support of key local, state and federal policy objectives.
• Identify, engage and cultivate relationships with stakeholders, community leaders and third-party advocates to advance priorities.
• Lead advocacy, education and stakeholder engagement across channels (grassroots, coalitions, events, digital advocacy).
• Monitor emerging issues at federal and state levels.
• Provide strategic recommendations to advance priorities.
• Create and execute plans for public policy objectives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with NGOs and allied groups; build coalitions.
• Manage agency contracts and relationships to develop digital campaigns and messaging materials.

Skills

Excellent writer

Cogent thinker

Digital campaigning

Social media campaigning

Strategic problem solving

Bias for action

Organizational agility

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Constellation seeks a senior policy communications professional to devise externally focused campaigns and build relationships with NGOs, trade associations, think tanks and energy influencers. A primary focus is organizing coalitions to influence state and federal energy policies and to advance reliable energy solutions.

The role reports to the Senior Manager, Public Affairs Campaigns and collaborates with Government Affairs, Communications, and multiple business units to drive advocacy,