Community Relations & Public Partnerships Lead

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

Job summary

Eversource Energy seeks a Community Relations professional to develop and maintain favorable relationships with government officials, business leaders, and non-profits. You will promote goodwill, educate stakeholders, and support economic development initiatives at regional, state, and local levels.

The role requires 3+ years in community/customer care or government relations and a bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in community/customer care or government relations.
• Experience preparing and delivering presentations.
• Strong understanding of municipal, state and regional government and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Community Relations Team to implement strategies for community and municipal outreach and relationship development; emergency preparedness and response; local and regional economic development; strategic corporate giving; and employee engagement, volunteerism, and business membership activities.
• Identifies and supports initiatives, proposals, concerns or issues related to the company’s reputation with communities and municipalities.
• Supports internal partners by sharing municipal and community knowledge to move projects toward successful outcomes in meetings and briefings.
• Participates with supporting the goals of the company by working with community, business, and civic organizations to build positive relationships and partnerships.
• Identifies corporate giving opportunities within territory and at regional levels; reviews grants to support company priorities and local visibility.
• Ensures timely communications with municipal leaders on siting, permitting, construction and maintenance activities affecting projects.

Skills

Community relations

Government relations

Presentations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public/Government Administration or related discipline

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Eversource Energy seeks a Community Relations professional to develop and maintain favorable relationships with government officials, business leaders, and non-profits. You will promote goodwill, educate stakeholders, and support economic development initiatives at regional, state, and local levels.

The role requires 3+ years in community/customer care or government relations and a bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field. A valid driver’s license is required.