Community Engagement Coordinator

National Grid plc; Melville (NY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid in Melville, NY is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to strengthen ties with Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The role blends office and remote work in a hybrid model, with regular travel across Long Island.

You will coordinate investments, sponsorships, volunteer programs, and stakeholder engagement to advance reliability, safety, affordability, and community resilience. Responsibilities include managing budgets, preparing reports, and building relationships with government,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in community relations, external affairs, stakeholder engagement, government affairs, nonprofit management, corporate citizenship, public relations, or related field.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience coordinating events, managing budgets, community programs, grants, sponsorships, or volunteer activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and digital tools used for stakeholder tracking, budgeting, and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of community engagement strategies across Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
• Coordinate community investment activities including grants, sponsorships, charitable contributions, and volunteer programs.
• Manage budgets, invoices, contracts, and reporting requirements for community engagement initiatives.
• Identify, track, and maintain relationships with key community stakeholders, elected officials, nonprofit leaders, business organizations, labor partners, and educational institutions.
• Plan and coordinate employee volunteer activities, Days of Service, and community partnership events across Long Island.
• Evaluate and recommend sponsorship opportunities aligning with National Grid's priorities.
• Support workforce development initiatives and partnerships focused on building the energy workforce of the future.
• Collaborate with Corporate Communications, Customer Management, Operations, Social Impact, and other teams.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder databases, community engagement plans, and event tracking systems.
• Prepare briefing materials, stakeholder profiles, community investment reports, and leadership updates.
• Track KPIs and engagement metrics; support reporting to regional and senior leadership.
• Represent National Grid at community meetings, conferences, nonprofit events, and stakeholder engagements.
• Support emergency preparedness, incident response, and storm restoration efforts as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Stakeholder tracking tools

Budgeting tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Join us as a Community Engagement Coordinator and help build meaningful partnerships throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties while supporting initiatives that make a lasting impact across Long Island.

This role serves as a critical connector between National Grid and the communities we serve, helping the company identify opportunities to create positive impact while supporting key business objectives related to reliability, safety, affordability, workforce development, sustainability, and community resilience.

The purpose of Corporate Affairs is to help build and protect National Grid's reputation while advancing company and community priorities. As a Community Coordinator in External Affairs, you will support the Long Island External Affairs team by coordinating community investments, managing stakeholder engagement activities, supporting grant and sponsorship administration, and strengthening relationships with local organizations, municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, chambers of commerce, labor organizations, and community leaders throughout Long Island.

This position is based in Melville, NY and follows a hybrid work model with a combination of office and remote work. Regular travel throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties is required.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the development and execution of community engagement strategies across Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
• Coordinate community investment activities including grants, sponsorships, charitable contributions, and volunteer programs.
• Manage budgets, invoices, contracts, and reporting requirements associated with community engagement initiatives.
• Identify, track, and maintain relationships with key community stakeholders, elected officials, nonprofit leaders, business organizations, labor partners, and educational institutions.
• Plan and coordinate employee volunteer activities, Days of Service, and community partnership events across Long Island.
• Evaluate and recommend sponsorship opportunities that align with National Grid's business and community priorities.
• Support workforce development initiatives and partnerships focused on building the future energy workforce.
• Collaborate with Corporate Communications, Customer Management, Operations, Social Impact, and other internal teams.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder databases, community engagement plans, and event tracking systems.
• Prepare briefing materials, stakeholder profiles, community investment reports, and leadership updates.
• Track key performance indicators and community engagement metrics; support regular reporting to regional and senior leadership.
• Represent National Grid at community meetings, conferences, nonprofit events, and stakeholder engagements.
• Support emergency preparedness, incident response, and storm restoration efforts, including serving in community liaison and Emergency Operations Center support roles when needed.
• Attend meetings and events outside normal business hours as required.

What You'll Have

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in community relations, external affairs, stakeholder engagement, government affairs, nonprofit management, corporate citizenship, public relations, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience coordinating events, managing budgets, community programs, grants, sponsorships, or volunteer activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and digital tools used for stakeholder tracking, budgeting, and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
• Passion for community engagement and relationship building.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities.
• Sound judgment and professionalism when representing the company externally.
• Results-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering measurable community impact.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across multiple business functions.

Why Join Us

You'll have the opportunity to help strengthen communities across Long Island while supporting critical initiatives related to energy reliability, environmental sustainability, workforce development, economic growth, and community resilience. Through meaningful engagement with local stakeholders, you'll play a key role in advancing National Grid's commitment to the people and communities we serve.

Unleash your superpower and help bring energy to life.

$86,000 - $93,000 a year

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.