Community Relations Area Manager

Kansas Gas Service; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision packages

Paid Time Off

401K matching up to 6%

Profit Sharing Plan

Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A local utility company is seeking a Community Relations Area Manager to enhance their public advocacy efforts in Wichita, Kansas. This role involves promoting a positive company image, building relationships with government officials, and engaging in community programs. Ideal candidates will have a background in business or communications and a strong understanding of local government operations.

Qualifications

• Preferred bachelor's degree in business, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience establishing and maintaining community relations.
• Knowledge of distribution operations.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a positive company image.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and state government officials.
• Monitor policy action by local governments.

Job description

Overview

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The Community Relations Manager will report to the State Manager, Community Relations to support Kansas Gas Service’s public advocacy efforts. The community relations manager will be responsible for promoting and maintaining a positive company image through strategic engagement with local government officials, community leaders, and business stakeholders. A strong understanding of local government operations across the state of Kansas is essential for success in this role.

What You Will Do

• Promote and maintain positive company image through strong business relations with government officials and key local community and business leaders and works to ensure beneficial local policies.
• Build and maintain strong relations with local and state government officials, business and community leaders, community organizations, local media, public works department, office/field operations, and key customers to enhance company image.
• Assist in franchise and rate case negotiations with local officials. Ensure agreement complies with company policy. Ensure compliance with notification requirements. Coordinate with local field operations.
• Assist with negotiations and communications with cities or other entities on regulatory actions.
• Monitor policy action by local governments and work with local elected officials in the best interest of the company.
• Work with the rates department, legal and community relations as part of the team to develop strategy and communication with cities or other entities.
• Support financial growth through interaction with community organizations including Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development groups.
• Promote corporate citizenship through selection and support of our participation in community programs.
• Present programs to local field operations personnel to inform employees of Company campaigns, promotional programs and news items.
• Respond to field incidents which draw attention of news media. Provide announcements and other necessary Company communications with media, public official and emergency control personnel.
• Monitor activities of City Council and other local government bodies for policies that may impact the company.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.
• Employee may perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

What You Will Need

• Preferred bachelor's degree business, communications, marketing, other related field
• Experience establishing and maintaining community relations to enhance our image relative to its customers, employees, and general public.
• Knowledge of distribution operations
• Experience with application of math and statistics.
• Experience in use and function of office equipment including microcomputers and applicable software.
• Experience and/or training related to:
  • Public speaking/interpersonal communication skills
  • Organizational structure and system operations
  • Communicating through use of various mediums (print/electronic)
  • Industry trends
  • Media relations training
• Experience researching and interpreting franchise agreements, local community issues, industry publications, government regulations, economic development proposals, financial statements, rate tariffs, and company policies and procedures.
• Experience preparing, and composing reports, economic development proposals, contact profiles, membership information, contribution data, budgets, handouts, speeches, multi-media presentations, responses to media sources, and correspondence.
• Experience interacting, advising, and communicating effectively.
• Experience developing information, conducting meetings, making formal presentations, speaking from prepared text and extemporaneously, and conducting media interviews.
• Read and write fluently in English
• Applicable driver's license
• Mobility to travel in and around office and outdoor environments and to a variety of work sites.
• Communicate and exchange information or instructions; conduct oral presentations.
• Visual abilities to perform job responsibilities.

Diversity at ONE Gas

Inclusion & Diversity is so important to us that we made it one of our core values, values that guide and direct our actions as we go about our daily business. We know that every employee makes a difference and contributes to our success through their unique talents and abilities. We also acknowledge that we can accomplish great things by listening and learning from each other.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision packages that fit your family's needs.
• Paid Time Off
• 401K that is 100% matched up to 6%.
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Basic and Optional Employee Term Life Insurance
• Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Public Relations

Industries

• Utilities