Economic Development & Community Engagement Lead

059 Northern IN Public Serv Co LLC; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource is seeking a Community & Economic Development Manager to serve as the primary liaison for NIPSCO and GENCO in growth communities and energy infrastructure expansion.

You will build relationships with local governments, economic developers, businesses, stakeholders, and elected officials to support generation, transmission, and energy investments. You will lead engagement efforts and coordinate with internal teams to advance regional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in community relations, public administration, engineering, economic development and planning, government affairs, public affairs, external affairs, communications, utility operations, or related fields.
• Experience with local government and working with elected officials and economic development organizations.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and executive presence skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead as the primary liaison with mayors, town councils, county commissioners, chambers of commerce, and development organizations.
• Develop and execute community engagement strategies for generation and transmission projects.
• Present infrastructure investments and economic development opportunities to diverse stakeholder audiences.
• Coordinate with Government Affairs and Public Affairs to align outreach and community investments.
• Support workforce development and regional growth initiatives.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Local government experience

Relationship-building

Public speaking

Executive presence

Strategic partnership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

NiSource is seeking a Community & Economic Development Manager to serve as the primary liaison for NIPSCO and GENCO in growth communities and energy infrastructure expansion.

You will build relationships with local governments, economic developers, businesses, stakeholders, and elected officials to support generation, transmission, and energy investments. You will lead engagement efforts and coordinate with internal teams to advance regional growth.