Community Affairs Mgr

Job Posting End Date08-11-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.Job Summary Serve as AEP's primary Community and Economic Development contact.Job DescriptionWhat you will do: Strategically build, maintain and manage key economic development and community contacts and relationships.Manage, coordinate and support local economic development activities including community preparedness, workforce development, and business development and retention.Manage, coordinate, and facilitate solutions to emerging strategic community and business development issues.Leads community efforts for future development. Serve as the Company's point of contact with local political organizations, support legislative and regulatory initiatives of key importance to Company's business and public policy needs, support community outreach efforts associated with energy delivery projects.Manage local level contributions and memberships.Maintain strong relationship with Company leadership, energy delivery managers, corporate communication representatives, and regulatory/governmental affairs representatives.May perform other job duties as requested.What we are looking for: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Public Policy Communications, or a related field.Master's degree preferred.Minimum of five years (5) related experience in Customer Relations, Community Relations, Economic Development, Government Relations, Utility Operations, Account Management, or equivalent experience. Utility industry related experience preferred.Required License(s)/Certification(s)Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.Other Requirements: Physical demand level is SedentaryDemonstrated ability to successfully manage projects and solve problems across business units, functional lines, committee and task forces internal and external to the company. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.Able to travel to various locations for extended periods and work late into the evenings.Demonstrated ability to build strategic internal and external business relationships.Must be able to see information on a computer screen and use a computer keyboard Must be able to hear spoken words via telephone, cell phone device or during individual or group meetings.What you will get: SG 08: $98,993-$128,689In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!"Compensation DataCompensation Grade:SP20-008Compensation Range:$98,993.00 - $128,688.00The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.SummaryLocation: Rockport, INType: Full time