10006709 - Community Activation Strategist Senior

Requisition ID: 17232

 

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

 

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

 

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

 

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

 

Summary

Primary job function is to provide hands-on event work to ensure all aspects of events are effectively planned and executed once strategy is determined. Directs tactical development and implementation of SRP's community sponsorships and events to effectively reach target audiences, engage customers, achieve corporate goals, and enhance customer satisfaction and brand image/loyalty. Collaborates with internal cross-functional teams and external partners to cost-effectively produce events that accomplish multiple objectives and deliver exceptional attendee experiences. 

What You'll Do

• Oversees events relating to resource planning and associated future projects, Chamber of Commerce relations, public affairs and various other community initiatives. 
• Works with internal and community partners to identify opportunities that effectively reach target audiences.
• Collaborate with Community Engagement Strategy Team to execute event details associated with corporate sponsorships. 
• Contributes to the process for pre-campaign analyses, ongoing tracking, and post-campaign analyses for sponsorships and events hosted or sponsored by SRP.
• Directs the development of audio/visual, virtual components, displays, signage, collateral materials and other items required in order to achieve the event objectives. 
• Ensures on-site logistics are managed effectively for SRP events and activities, with a keen focus on safety for staff and attendees. 

What It Takes To Succeed

• Minimum of two years of experience in event marketing, execution, and evaluation, community engagement or a related discipline.
• Ability to perform under pressure, manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail. 
• Working knowledge of the electric utility industry is preferred. 
• Due to the nature of these responsibilities, flexibility is essential for irregular workdays/hours per calendar week and being available at any time to address urgent event needs that are escalated to this position. 
• Considerable local travel is required, with occasional overnight travel. 

Experience

Promotion to Level 2 requires a minimum of two years experience at Level 1 (0-2 years experience) and demonstrated capability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by the supervisor.

Promotion to Senior Level requires a minimum of 3 years experience at Level 2 (total of 5 years experience) is fully competent in all aspects of functional area of assignment and as such would be recognized as a specialist in area of assignment and may have periodic or occasional lead responsibilities.

Education

Completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution that prepares the employee for the assignment.

 

Hybrid