Manager, Public Affairs

Job Title: Manager, Public AffairsPS Job Title: Mgr, Public AffairsWork Place Flexibility: Onsite Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC Job Summary/PurposeResponsible 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/ResponsibilitiesFrequently 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 RequirementsMinimum education required of the positionBA Law, BS Business or equivalent work experience.Education: Law Degree is strongly preferred Minimum experience required of the position5+ yearsPreferred: Experience: 2 + years governmental/legislative experience is strongly preferredMinimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the positionStrong relationship building skillsProven negotiation skillsRegulatory, legal, and public policy knowledgePrimary Location: Louisiana-Baton Rouge Louisiana : Baton Rouge Job Function: CorporateFLSA Status: Relocation Option: No Relocation OfferedUnion description/code: Number of Openings: 1Req ID: 124848 PS Job Title: Mgr, Public Affairs Travel Percentage:Up to 25%An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click hereto view the EEO page, or see statements below.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. 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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.Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalThe 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 contact View email address on click.appcast.io 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.