Community Affairs Specialist

Vistra Retail Operations Company; Irving (TX); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Vistra Corporate Services Company in Irving, TX seeks a seasoned Community Affairs Specialist to develop, implement, and oversee internal and external community initiatives. You will coordinate with department peers and experts to ensure accurate, informative programs aligned with corporate priorities, engaging with local governments, non-profits, and key stakeholders.

The role carries high visibility, involves interaction with company leaders, and may require representing the company in the

Formación

• 7–10 years in community affairs, public relations, or economic development.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Familiarity with local government and non-profits.
• HS diploma or equivalent; relevant certifications may apply.

Responsabilidades

• Execute corporate giving policy to address community needs.
• Coordinate community affairs projects with limited supervision.
• Propose strategies and work with other departments to accomplish tasks.
• Maintain records of contributions and annual expenditure summaries for tax/reporting.
• Conduct proactive community outreach as needed.
• Research and analyze community affairs data and local government policies.
• Write materials following company style and AP Stylebook.
• Stay informed on current events and industry news.

Conocimientos

Written and verbal communication

Local government familiarity

Non-profits familiarity

Energy industry knowledge

Educación

HS Diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Community Affairs, the Community Affairs Specialist is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of internal and external community affairs initiatives . This position coordinates with peers within the department and subject matter experts across the businesses to ensure community affairs initiatives are accurate, informative, and ultimately supportive of broad corporate initiatives. Initiatives will include interaction with local governments, non-profits and other key stakeholders in the community. This position has high visibility publicly and will interact with company leaders. Will also represent the company in the community, as needed.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Execute the Vistra Corporate Giving Policy to address community needs through investments that provide meaningful, direct, and sustainable social benefit and align with our business priorities. Execute media response and internal communications in crisis communications situations.


• Coordinate community affairs projects with limited supervision.


• Propose community affairs strategies and tactics and work directly within other departments to accomplish tasks.


• Maintains records for all contributions and summarizes expenditures on an annual basis for tax and reporting purposes.


• Conduct some proactive community outreach as needed.


• Research and analyze community affairs-related data, such as new charitable organizations and local government policies.


• Write materials in strict adherence to company style and Associated Press Stylebook.


• Maintain a working understanding of current events along with industry news and trends.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• Seven to 10 years of relevant work experience in community affairs, public relations, economic development


• Excellent written and verbal communications skills


• Familiarity with local government, non-profits


• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills


• Solid organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task projects


• Knowledge of energy industry and/or competitive businesses


• HS Diploma or equivalency

Key Metrics

• Responsiveness to internal and external stakeholders


• Effectiveness at creating successful strategies in local communities to manage issues impacting Vistra and then executing those strategies to achieve company goals


• Employee engagement and awareness of company objectives


• Participation in community events

Job Family

Public/Gov Rels/Comms

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

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