Manager, Public Affairs

Entergy Corporation; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Corporation is seeking a Manager, Public Affairs to shape legislative and policy agendas for Entergy. This role delivers community relations messages and works with government and regulatory bodies to create favorable operating conditions across the OpCo service territories.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in government or legislative roles, a BA in Law or Business, and a strong network with policymakers. Union and relocation details vary; travel up to 25% may apply.

Qualifications

• BA Law or BS Business or equivalent work experience.
• Law degree strongly preferred for advanced policy work.
• Experience in government/legislature is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interface with legislators to promote policy positions and favorable legislation.
• Identify, monitor, and advocate for energy-related legislation.
• Maintain relationships with state and regulatory authorities to influence policy.
• Promote positive relations with third-party advocates to support strategies.
• Develop community relations and business development strategies; manage grants.
• Grow employee PAC and nurture relationships with officials.

Skills

relationship building

regulatory knowledge

public policy knowledge

Education

BA Law

BS Business or equivalent

Law degree strongly preferred

Job description

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Company: Entergy

Job Title: Manager, Public Affairs

PS Job Title: Mgr, Public Affairs

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC

Job Summary/Purpose

Responsible for determining the legislative and policy agenda that create favorable operating conditions for Entergy. Researches, develops, plans, designs, maintains and implements policies and programs that enhance the organization's relations with the community, the public, government and regulatory authorities, shareholders and employees. Delivers community relations messages through various media.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Frequently interface with legislators to promote positive legislation to further Entergy's policy positions and provide a favorable environment to operate within OpCo service territories.
• Identify, monitor, analyze, and advocate for energy related legislation.
• Maintaining close relationships with the Governor's administration, cabinet secretaries and all agencies that may exercise rulemaking authority that could influence any component of our business.
• Promote positive relations with 3rd party advocates to ensure support of legislative strategies.
• Strengthening Entergy's employee PAC growth so that it may continue to facilitate Public Affairs introductions and ongoing relationships with statewide, regional and local elected officials.
• Develop and implement community relations and business development strategies. Manage jurisdiction specific low-income initiatives, grants and contributions participation.

Minimum education required of the position

• BA Law, BS Business or equivalent work experience.

Education: Law Degree is strongly preferred

Minimum experience required of the position

• 5+ years
• Preferred: Experience: 2 + years governmental/legislative experience is strongly preferred

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

• Strong relationship building skills
• Regulatory, legal, and public policy knowledge

Primary Location: Louisiana-Baton RougeLouisiana : Baton Rouge
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status:
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code:
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124848
PS Job Title: Mgr, Public Affairs
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.

EEO Statement:The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility:Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

Additional Responsibilities:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please [e-mail] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note:

Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

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