Director, Government & Community Strategy

Charter Communications; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Director of Government Affairs, where you will lead strategic community initiatives to enhance public engagement and support company objectives. This role involves developing impactful community strategies, managing high-quality events, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders. You will play a vital role in shaping the company's image within the community, ensuring alignment with government affairs goals. If you are passionate about community development and have a proven track record in government relations, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive pay and benefits package

Dynamic growth opportunities

Supportive teams

Learning culture

Flexible working conditions

Employee discounts

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years in government or community development roles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven success in managing cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies.
• Execute government-focused community events.
• Build relationships with community leaders and organizations.

Skills

Community Development

Government Affairs

Project Management

Public Relations

Microsoft Office

Event Planning

Relationship Building

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Reporting within Charter's regional government affairs organization, the Director will develop and implement strategic government and community initiatives to enhance the company's image and support the government affairs functions within the region, which may include, among other things, event planning and execution, community investment, and strategic use of programming assets.

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with government affairs team to develop a strategic community engagement strategy for the region, including identifying and coordinating community events, sponsorships and charitable contributions designed to support government affairs business objectives and policy initiatives.
• Execute high impact, high quality, government focused community events/activities in support of designated region's community strategy and in compliance with marketing, branding, and established event standards.
• Support government affairs objectives by enhancing company's public image in the communities served.
• Establish, build, and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with community leaders, not-for-profit organizations, key corporate departments, and other internal and external third-party constituencies.
• Direct strategies and activities that promote company visibility, build a strong company image, and increase public awareness of company's commitment to the communities it serves.
• Maximize local programming and other internal assets, including, but not limited to video production capabilities, public service announcements and public affairs programming to enhance company's community presence and to meet government affairs related objectives.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets related to these objectives for the region.
• Measure, track, and analyze associated metrics (activity and engagement) for community initiatives; assist in development of collateral materials and work with government affairs counterparts to meet departmental objectives.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO SPECTRUM

Required Qualifications

• Ability to Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Significant community or government affairs experience; minimum of 10 years in government, public or community development.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Proven success cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with external constituencies, including community partners, government officials and other government and quasi-governmental organizations.
• Ability to multi-task and keep numerous projects on track and on budget.
• Proven project management experience, particularly with leading cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated results in developing and implementing successful programs and campaigns and executing events.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Power Point, Outlook, Publishing, etc.)

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education.

Working Conditions

• Normal office conditions.
• Frequent travel required.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.
• Able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Vision ability, close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Certifications and/or Licenses

• Valid driver's license.
• Satisfactory driving record within company standards.
• Auto insurance.

SPECTRUM CONNECTS YOU TO MORE

• Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees' careers as they move up or around the company
• Supportive Teams: Who you are matters here. And, we aim to foster an inclusive workplace where every person is empowered to bring their best ideas
• Learning Culture: With a dedicated focus on training and development, employees can have confidence that day one is truly just the beginning of a dynamic career
• Total Rewards: See all the ways we invest in you-at work and in life

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