Community Relations Specialist

Florida Power & Light; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Power & Light Company (NextEra Energy) is seeking an in-office Community Relations professional based in Plantation, FL. The role supports Broward, Collier and Lee Counties, developing and executing community relations plans and managing stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Grad / GED, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Travel, event setup, and emergency operations may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED or equivalent
• Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience required
• Experience: 2+ years in relevant field or role

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements community relations plans to support company objectives
• Evaluates requests for investment/involvement and provides recommendations
• Oversees charitable contribution approvals, accounting and processing
• Manages employee volunteerism policies and programs
• Leads community involvement programs and foundation initiatives
• Provides research, analysis and planning assistance for community efforts
• Maximizes visibility and impact through cost-effective promotion and communication
• Coordinates responses to community requests for involvement
• Collects and reports data on community involvement activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Requisition ID: 97062

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

• Position is based in Broward County, Florida, with primary responsibility for supporting Broward, Collier, and Lee Counties, while also contributing to statewide programs and initiatives.
• Must possess a strong understanding of the Broward County community, including key stakeholders, nonprofit organizations, civic leaders, business organizations, and community influencers.
• Must be available to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business and community needs require.
• Must be able to lift and move materials weighing 50 pounds or more and assist with event setup and breakdown activities.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time during events, community engagements, volunteer activities, and sponsorship activations.
• Required to travel frequently throughout the assigned service territory and other FPL regions, as well as to the corporate office, as needed.
• Must participate in emergency operations and storm restoration activities, including working extended and non-traditional hours when required.
• Position will report out of the Plantation Office.
• This is an in-office position; remote work is not available.
• Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

Job Overview

Employees in this role develop and execute community relations plans in support of the company's community involvement strategy by identifying, evaluating, and managing local community issues in a manner that builds or enhances positive relationships with community organizations and key stakeholders.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluates requests for company investment/involvement and provide recommendations
• Supervises charitable contribution payment approval, accounting and processing
• Implements and supervises employee volunteerism policies and processes
• Supervises community involvement programs and foundation programs
• Provides research, analysis, and planning assistance of all community involvement efforts
• Maximizes positive visibility and impact through cost-effective promotion and communication
• Coordinates responses to community requests for charitable and community involvement
• Supervises the collection and reporting of information on community involvement efforts
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 2+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs

Organization: Florida Power & Light Company

Relocation Provided: No

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

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