Brooklyn Public Affairs & Community Relations Manager

Con Edison; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Con Edison in Brooklyn is seeking a Manager for the Government, Regional & Community Affairs team. The role demands building productive relationships with local communities, elected officials, nonprofits, and government stakeholders, while coordinating across departments and ensuring follow-through.

You will use strong oral and written communication, presentation skills, and project management to support energy policy initiatives and major infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of relevant government, nonprofit, or community relations experience.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with local government and stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as regional and community liaison with officials, boards, agencies, nonprofits, and stakeholders.
• Manage projects and coordinate with agencies; present on infrastructure and energy programs.
• Oversee a funding portfolio of Brooklyn nonprofits; review proposals and write news releases.
• Represent the Company at community meetings and briefings with officials.
• Collaborate on major infrastructure projects and community communications strategies.
• Coordinate with departments during emergencies and prepare preparedness information.
• Coordinate events and support volunteer initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Public speaking

Presentation skills

Project management

Time management

Organization

Multitasking

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Con Edison in Brooklyn is seeking a Manager for the Government, Regional & Community Affairs team. The role demands building productive relationships with local communities, elected officials, nonprofits, and government stakeholders, while coordinating across departments and ensuring follow-through.

You will use strong oral and written communication, presentation skills, and project management to support energy policy initiatives and major infrastructure programs.