Community Relations Representative

Description

The Customer & Community Liaison serves as the primary point of contact for landowners impacted by transmission and infrastructure projects. This position is responsible for building trusted relationships, coordinating property-specific communications, documenting concerns, facilitating issue resolution, and ensuring stakeholders receive timely, accurate, and understandable information throughout the project lifecycle. The role will also engage with community organizations, agricultural groups, business organizations, civic leaders, and other local stakeholders. This individual will work closely with internal project teams, including engineering, environmental, right-of-way, legal, construction, and communications, to address questions related to property impacts, easements, construction activities, and restoration commitments. Key Responsibilities Landowner & Stakeholder Relations Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned landowners throughout project development, easement acquisition, construction, and restoration. Establish and maintain productive relationships through regular, proactive communication. Listen to and understand property-specific concerns, questions, and interests. Ensure landowners feel heard and receive professional, respectful, and responsive support. Tailor communication and engagement strategies to individual stakeholder needs. Explain complex project information in a clear and understandable manner. Community Engagement Build relationships with local organizations, agricultural groups, chambers of commerce, civic leaders, and other community stakeholders. Participate in community meetings, open houses, stakeholder briefings, and public engagement activities. Support project-specific community outreach and engagement efforts. Communicate community feedback, concerns, and emerging issues to appropriate project teams. Issue Resolution & Project Coordination Document stakeholder interactions, concerns, commitments, and action items. Coordinate responses with engineering, environmental, right-of-way, legal, communications, and construction teams. Track commitments through completion and provide timely follow-up to stakeholders. Help resolve complex property and project-related concerns. Escalate significant stakeholder concerns and emerging project risks when appropriate.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Job Qualifications: Bachelors degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, business, agriculture, community development, political science, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered. 3+ years of experience in stakeholder engagement, community relations, customer service, public affairs, account management, project coordination, right-of-way, real estate, outreach, or a related field. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with diverse audiences. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Strong public speaking and presentation skills. Ability to navigate complex or sensitive issues professionally. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Valid drivers license. Ability to drive within 75 miles on a daily basis to customer sites and meetings Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in the electric utility energy infrastructure real estate agriculture or construction sectors. - Experience working with landowners easement acquisition right-of-way or property-related issues. - Experience supporting public infrastructure or capital projects. - Familiarity with transmission development siting permitting or construction processes. - Experience engaging with rural communities and agricultural stakeholders. - Experience utilizing CRM case management or stakeholder tracking systems.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $34.81/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Wayne,IN.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.