Community Relations & Economic Development Lead

Eversource; East Hampton (CT); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource is seeking a Community Relations professional to develop and maintain relationships with government officials, community leaders and stakeholders across CT, MA and NH. The role supports economic development initiatives, emergency preparedness and corporate giving, coordinating with municipal leaders to advance company priorities.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3+ years in community/government relations, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public/Government Administration or related discipline.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in community/customer care or government relations— five years preferred.
• Valid motor vehicle license is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with government officials and community leaders.
• Coordinate community outreach and economic development initiatives.
• Support emergency preparedness and corporate giving programs.
• Provide guidance on local political activities to internal partners.
• Monitor local government policy changes and brief stakeholders.

Skills

Government knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Crisis comms

MS Office

Social media use

Reports & presentations

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal comms

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Diplomacy

Education

Bachelors in Communications/Public/Gov Admin

Tools

Outage management systems

Virtual meeting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eversource is seeking a Community Relations professional to develop and maintain relationships with government officials, community leaders and stakeholders across CT, MA and NH. The role supports economic development initiatives, emergency preparedness and corporate giving, coordinating with municipal leaders to advance company priorities.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 3+ years in community/government relations, and a valid driver’s license.