NYC Regional Director, External Affairs & Community Impact

National Grid; New York (NY); On-site; USD 208,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid in New York City is seeking a Regional Director of External Affairs to lead community relations, government engagement, and strategic partnerships in NYC. The role drives policy alignment with company priorities and educates decision makers at state and regional levels.

You will supervise a multidisciplinary team, coordinate with economic development and communications, and represent National Grid on boards and coalitions to advance clean energy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 10+ years in business, marketing, public administration, government affairs, or community relations.
• Proven success in lobbying activity.
• Extensive NYC network with key stakeholders and ability to scale relationships.
• Experience interacting with senior executives internally and externally.
• Crisis or external emergency management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to write reports and develop presentations for senior management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to build and maintain relationships with local government officials, civic organizations, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Protect and enhance National Grid's reputation through stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Lead internal and external networks, fostering collaboration across National Grid and with partners.
• Communicate external affairs strategies, policy positions, and community initiatives that advance National Grid's interests in New York.
• Manage relationships with local government officials and lobbying activities in New York City, coordinating with State and Federal teams.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of public affairs, community relations, and municipal account professionals.
• Partner with Strategic Communications to deliver media and stakeholder engagement programs.

Skills

Lobbying

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Networking

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

National Grid in New York City is seeking a Regional Director of External Affairs to lead community relations, government engagement, and strategic partnerships in NYC. The role drives policy alignment with company priorities and educates decision makers at state and regional levels.

You will supervise a multidisciplinary team, coordinate with economic development and communications, and represent National Grid on boards and coalitions to advance clean energy initiatives.