Economic Growth & Community Engagement Lead

NiSource Corporate Services Co; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community & Economic Development Manager represents NIPSCO and GENCO in growth communities, building relationships with local governments, economic development groups, businesses, and officials to support energy infrastructure investments.

The role leads public outreach and stakeholder partnerships, coordinating with Operations, Generation, Transmission, Engineering, Government Affairs, Regulatory, and Communications teams to advance economic growth and project readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 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.
• Local government experience - working directly with elected officials, municipalities, and economic development organizations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as NIPSCO and GENCO liaison with mayors, councils, commissioners, chambers, and economic development groups.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships within service territory communities.
• Represent NIPSCO and GENCO at community meetings, public forums, conferences, and stakeholder events.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Community & Economic Development Manager represents NIPSCO and GENCO in growth communities, building relationships with local governments, economic development groups, businesses, and officials to support energy infrastructure investments.

The role leads public outreach and stakeholder partnerships, coordinating with Operations, Generation, Transmission, Engineering, Government Affairs, Regulatory, and Communications teams to advance economic growth and project readiness.