Manager, External Affairs

Liberty Utilities; Joplin (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Leadership Development Program

Job summary

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is seeking a Manager, External Affairs to support Liberty’s electric utility operations in the Central region (AR, KS, MO, OK) through strategic engagement with government officials, regulators, and industry stakeholders in the Joplin area.

This role monitors legislation and cultivates relationships to inform advocacy and policy development. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent required.
• 5+ years experience in external affairs or government/regulatory engagement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, policymakers, regulators, industry associations, and community stakeholders.
• Represent Liberty as a credible and constructive voice in political, regulatory, and community forums.
• Monitor state legislation in Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma; assess business impacts and support advocacy strategies.
• Provide backup legislative support in Missouri, in coordination with the Senior Director, Government & Regulatory Affairs.
• Support Liberty’s participation in regional coalitions, trade associations, and industry groups.
• Build and maintain relationships with local elected officials and community leaders in the Joplin area.
• Collaborate with municipal officials, chambers of commerce, and economic development organizations on initiatives supporting customer growth and community investment.
• Participate in community meetings, permitting discussions, and local outreach to represent Liberty’s interests.
• Support employee volunteerism and outreach initiatives that reflect Liberty’s values.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Legal, and Regulatory Services to ensure coordinated policy and advocacy strategies.
• Advise executives and business leaders on emerging legislative, policy, and regulatory trends.

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

5+ years experience

Job description

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Manager, External Affairs

LU Service Corp.

Joplin, MO, US, 64801

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

Supports Liberty’s electric utility business in the Central region—Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma—through strategic engagement with government officials, regulators, and industry stakeholders across the service territory. Monitors legislative activity in Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma and cultivates trusted relationships with policymakers, regulators, and local elected officials. Provides additional support to the Senior Director of Regulatory and Government Affairs on Missouri legislative, regulatory and stakeholder matters; and to the Senior Manager of Community Affairs and Strategic Accounts on municipal and community stakeholder engagement in the Joplin area.

Accountabilities

• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, policymakers, regulators, industry associations, and community stakeholders.


• Represent Liberty as a credible and constructive voice in political, regulatory, and community forums.


• Monitor state legislation in Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma; assess business impacts and as necessary, support development of advocacy strategies.


• Provide backup legislative support in Missouri, in coordination with the Senior Director, Government & Regulatory Affairs.


• Support Liberty’s participation in regional coalitions, trade associations, and industry groups.


• Build and maintain relationships with local elected officials and community leaders in the Joplin area.


• Collaborate with municipal officials, chambers of commerce, and economic development organizations on initiatives supporting customer growth and community investment.


• Participate in community meetings, permitting discussions, and local outreach to represent Liberty’s interests.


• Support employee volunteerism and outreach initiatives that reflect Liberty’s values.


• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Legal, and Regulatory Services to ensure coordinated policy and advocacy strategies.


• Advise executives and business leaders on emerging legislative, policy, and regulatory trends.

Education and Experience

University - Bachelor degree or equivalent

5+ years

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

As the successful candidate

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make animpact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

• Customer Centric


• Integrity


• Teamwork


• Outcome focused


• Continuous learning

What we offer

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

Free parking

Variety of Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.