Corporate Affairs Manager, Westchester Regional & Community Affairs

Job Description

Government, Regional & Community Affairs is seeking a Corporate Affairs Manager for its Westchester Regional & Community Affairs (RCA) team. The Corporate Affairs Manager serves as regional and community liaison with local elected officials, municipalities, Westchester County, government agencies, not-for-profit organizations, and other community and stakeholder groups. The employee will serve as project manager for team initiatives, infrastructure-related activities, and coordination with government agencies and external stakeholders. The role includes making presentations on issues ranging from major infrastructure projects to new energy efficiency programs and other efforts as the company transitions to a clean energy future.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• The Corporate Affairs Manager serves as regional and community liaison with local elected officials, municipalities, Westchester County, government agencies, not-for-profit organizations, and other community and stakeholder groups. Responds to and tracks complaints and critical correspondence from stakeholders including elected officials, municipalities and customers.
• Serves as project manager for new initiatives, infrastructure-related activities, and coordination with government agencies and external stakeholders; makes presentations on issues ranging from major infrastructure projects to new energy efficiency and solar programs.
• Manages all aspects of public presentations and reports, including presenting to the public and stakeholders at municipal board meetings, local community meetings and events as the companys representative.
• Serves on project teams for major infrastructure projects and develops and implements strategies for community communications with key stakeholders and local communities.
• Serves as front-line emergency responder and participates in all aspects of Corporate Affairs responsibilities during emergencies and assists in preparation of emergency preparedness information. This responsibility may also involve overnight shift work.
• Ensure implementation of Company safety, health and environmental programs for employees whose work is directed. Ensure that safe work practices are followed and the environment is fully protected in accordance with Company policy and governmental regulations. Commitment to the Way We Work Principles, and adheres to the Companys Standards of Business Conduct and other Company procedures including Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), discipline, and security.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of five years of work experience

Relevant Work Experience

• Successful candidates 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 other key stakeholders, required.
• Successful candidates must have strong oral, written, and presentation communications skills, required.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to effectively work with various levels of local government, management, community groups and elected officials required.
• Must be efficient, organized and excellent at follow-through, required.
• Must demonstrate the ability to interact with diverse communities, able to exercise independent judgment, be politically savvy, and have a passion for making a difference, required.
• Possess a strong sense of professional judgment and ability to solve problems creatively, required.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, required.
• Strong project management skills are preferred.
• Experience in public speaking and making presentations in front of public audiences is preferred.
• Knowledgeable about utility commodities, particularly electric and gas is preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• 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
• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

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.
• 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.

About Us

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits:

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employer paid Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter Benefits
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.

About the Team

EEO Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual's actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

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