Advocacy Campaigns Manager - West

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

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we’re creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more. Expected salary range of $126,900 to $141,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose Of Position

This position will be responsible for devising and executing proactive, externally focused communications strategies to build and maintain relationships with key NGOs, trade associations, think-tanks and nuclear energy and consumer influencers. A priority focus will be organizing and coordinating coalitions designed to influence assigned state (primarily California and Texas) policies and federal policies related to low and zero - emissions energy and understanding the political and policy pressure points and encouragement to advance reliable energy policies. Stakeholder management will be a key aspect of the role, including identifying and working with key community, industry, grassroots, grasstops, and third-party influencers, and building and managing networks of supporters and activists. This role also leads the execution of Constellation’s advocacy, education, and engagement campaigns across a variety of channels and tactics including grassroots mobilization, coalition engagement, stakeholder outreach, events, media, and digital advocacy to build momentum and galvanize support for key policy and business priorities. The position will report to the Senior Manager, Public Affairs Campaigns and work collaboratively with Government Affairs & Public Policy, Communications, the Generation and Commercial businesses, Marketing, Brand and Reputation, Investor Relations, Legal, and other Constellation organizations.

Primary Duties And Accountabilities

• Partner with Government Affairs, Communications, Marketing, Legal and other teams to develop and execute strategic and comprehensive campaign plans in support of key local, state and federal policy objectives.
• Identify, engage and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, community leaders, industry partners and third-party advocates to advance business and policy priorities.
• Lead advocacy, education and stakeholder engagement efforts across multiple channels, including grassroots mobilization, coalition activation, stakeholder outreach, events, digital advocacy and direct engagement with policymakers.
• Monitor emerging issues from the federal and state executive branches and in legislatures.
• Provide strategic recommendations to advance support for business and policy priorities.
• Create and execute strategic and comprehensive campaign plans in support of key state and federal public policy objectives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key thought leaders, influencers, NGO's and allied advocacy groups. Build and maintain grassroots coalitions.
• Manage agency contracts and relationships to build modern, state-of-the-art digital campaigns and develop messaging documents for public policy priorities and stakeholder activation initiatives, including fact sheets, FAQs, mailers, digital ads, and other collateral.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience gained from a political campaign, advocacy group, think tank, journalism, Congressional office or similar organization.
• Existing relationships with influential NGOs, academic orgs and/or think tanks in the environmental/energy sector.
• Experience and knowledge of energy policy and politics