Director, Government & Community Strategy

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director to lead strategic government and community initiatives. This role involves developing community engagement strategies, executing impactful events, and enhancing the company's public image. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in government or community affairs, strong project management skills, and the ability to build relationships with community leaders. Join a dynamic team that values growth, inclusivity, and continuous learning, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact in the communities served.

Benefits

Comprehensive pay and benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Focus on training and development

Qualifications

• 10+ years in government, public or community development.
• Strong skills in cultivating relationships with external constituencies.
• Proven success in managing projects and events.

Responsibilities

• Develop community engagement strategies and coordinate events.
• Enhance company image and support government affairs objectives.
• Manage departmental budgets and analyze community initiative metrics.

Skills

Community or government affairs experience

Written and verbal communication skills

Project management

Relationship building

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Client Reference Code: 2025-51209

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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Job Code : PGA740

2025-51209
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