Community Relations Manager (Southern Division)
Description
Community Relations Manager- Southern Division
This position is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders, promoting Alabama Power Company programs and initiatives within local communities, and assisting with the continued growth, development, and revitalization of towns and cities.
This position will be responsible for relationships with local public officials including municipal and county elected and appointed officials. Responsibilities include taking leadership roles in workforce development, community development, economic development, civic clubs, industrial development boards, and regional planning commissions. Manager will identify and build relationships with special interest groups including environmental organizations, business groups, local unions, minority organizations, faith-based groups, and others where applicable. The Manager will serve as the liaison between local communities and corporate community development resources. This role will have responsibility over multiple communities and municipalities in Butler, Lowndes, Wilcox, and Crenshaw counties and the Southern part of Montgomery County in Southern Division. The manager will be required to attend governmental and community meetings outside standard work hours. The manager will also assist other Alabama Power departments with local needs.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:(Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)
Education:
Experience:
Experience working with elected/public officials and managing external relationships
Demonstrated experience in coordinating resources to solve community problems, promote growth and development and resolve concerns.
Demonstrated ability to work within a team
Experience in managing multiple external issues and events
Experience with varied external organizations including, but not limited to, not-for-profit/charitable organizations, civic clubs, special interest organizations, community/economic development groups.
Models behaviors of putting safety first, possesses unquestionable trust (honesty, fairness, respect, and integrity), and is committed to delivering superior performance.
Demonstrated ability to work well with different levels of management, employees, and external customers
Knowledge/Skills/Attributes:
Requires excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to build and maintain strong internal relationships with those at all levels and with different departments within Alabama Power
Effective problem-solving abilities are required
Ability to demonstrate a high level of ethical behavior in both job-related and personal activities to create a high level of trust and credibility with the community
Highly adaptive to changing demands and priorities
Ability to maintain a controlled demeanor, composure and objectivity when confronted with difficult issues
Commitment to understand and adhere to Alabama Power's Compliance and Ethics guidelines. Ability to travel and remain flexible with work schedule
Availability to attend events after standard working hours
Ability to interact with local media and to advance Alabama Power messaging
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Building and maintaining excellent relationships with public officials, community organizations, civic groups
Serving as an active participant with economic and community development organizations including, but not limited to: workforce development boards, industrial development boards/authorities, regional planning groups, local community development organizations, local chambers of commerce, and local economic development organizations.
Liaison between external community needs and internal resources
Responsible for communicating key company messages to appropriate external stakeholders
Responsible for identifying and communicating potential local issues or concerns (where applicable)
Additional responsibilities include supporting storm restoration including after hours and on weekends/holidays as needed .
Alabama Power provides the valuable combination of competitive prices, reliable electricity supply and unparalleled service to 1.4 million homes, businesses and industries in the southern two-thirds of Alabama.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries as of Jan. 1, 2019. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Field: Communications & External Affairs
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Alabama-South Alabama-Greenville
Operating Company: Alabama Power Company
Other Locations: Alabama-South Alabama-Greenville
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
Greenville Crew Headquarters - 400 Greenville Bypass (400GREENVILLE)
400 Greenville Bypass
Greenville, 36037
Req ID: APC2007337
