Regional Public Affairs & Community Relations Lead

FirstEnergy; Zelienople (Butler County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching contributions

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a Regional External Affairs Consultant based in Zelienople, PA, to engage with local officials and manage public relations efforts. The role includes building relationships within the community, ensuring the company’s initiatives are well communicated, and responding to public concerns during outages.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and extensive experience in public relations or customer relations, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexible hours, especially during emergencies. A competitive compensation package is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in public relations, marketing, and customer relations.
• Ability to work extended hours during critical events.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with local elected officials and stakeholders.
• Manage public relations activities in the assigned territory.
• Act as a company representative ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Provide updates to public officials during storm responses.

Skills

Relationship management

Written and oral communication skills

Public relations skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field with 10 years experience

12 years of related work experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

FirstEnergy is seeking a Regional External Affairs Consultant based in Zelienople, PA, to engage with local officials and manage public relations efforts. The role includes building relationships within the community, ensuring the company’s initiatives are well communicated, and responding to public concerns during outages.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and extensive experience in public relations or customer relations, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexible hours, especially during emergencies. A competitive compensation package is offered.