About this role
The Government, Regional & Community Affairs team in Corporate Affairs is seeking a Manager for its Brooklyn office. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, goal-oriented and demonstrate a strong commitment to building positive relations with local communities, elected officials, not-for-profit organizations and key corporate and government stakeholders. Must have strong oral and written communication and presentation skills. Must have excellent interpersonal skills to effectively work with various levels of local government, management, community organizations and elected officials. Must be efficient, organized and excellent at follow-through. Must demonstrate the ability to interact with diverse communities, be able to exercise independent judgment, be politically savvy, and have a passion for making a difference. Possess a strong sense of professional judgment and ability to solve problems creatively. Strong project management skills and nonprofit management are preferred. Experience in public speaking and making presentations in front of public audiences is preferred. General knowledge of company operations, energy and environmental policy issues, New York politics and government, and experience in the nonprofit sector is preferred.
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree and three to eight (3-8) years of relevant work experience
Relevant Work Experience
- Minimum 3 years' experience working in or with government, not for profit management, urban planning, sustainability, community relations, communications or a related field, required.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills to effectively work with various levels of local government, management, community groups and elected officials, required.
- Must have strong oral, written, and presentation communications skills, required.
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, required.
- Must be efficient, organized and excellent at follow-through, required.
- Demonstrated project management skills, required.
- Strong project management and marketing skills are preferred.
- General knowledge of company operations, energy and environmental policy issues, energy efficiency, and renewables, preferred.
- Experience in public speaking and making presentations in front of public audience, preferred.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
- Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
- Develops and delivers effective presentations
- Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
- Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism
- Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments
Licenses and Certifications
- Driver's License Required
Physical Demands
- Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday
- Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
- Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and kneel throughout the workday
- Stand to use/operate office equipment for the duration of the workday
Additional Physical Demands
- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.