Manager and/or Senior Manager, External Affairs

*Depending on the finalist, this role can either be filled as a Manager and/or a Senior Manager*

WHO WE ARE

The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) is the association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies. Our members provide electricity for more than 220 million Americans and operate in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. As a whole, the electric power industry supports more than 7 million jobs in communities across the United States. In addition to our U.S. members, EEI has more than 65 international electric companies, with operations in more than 90 countries, as International Members, and hundreds of industry suppliers and related organizations as Associate Members.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MANAGER and/or SENIOR MANAGER, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

EEI is looking to add a Manager and/or Senior Manager, External Affairs to our Office of External Affairs team. In this role, the individual will be responsible to lead and manage outreach efforts with local elected officials, key constituency, and stakeholder organizations.

• Coordinate with internal departments on developing relationships, outreach strategy and setting priorities for EEI’s engagement at the local and community level.
• Work with member companies, government officials, community leaders, advocacy organizations and other stakeholders as needed to support EEI membership and direct policy development and support at the local level.
• In coordination with the Managing Director, External Affairs, lead and manage outreach efforts with local elected officials, key constituency, stakeholder organizations and civic groups. Will serve as spokesperson for the industry, representing EEI and its members to stakeholder organizations.
• Coordinate and work closely with other EEI departments on developing policy positions, developing relationships, outreach strategy and setting priorities for EEI’s engagement at the local and community level.
• Manage Local Issues Subcommittee and develop programming and strategy for EEI member company local engagement and policy development.
• Coordinate and work closely with other EEI departments to develop policy papers, one pagers, and educational programming for EEI membership and/or local leaders related to key industry issues that affect energy companies and communities.
• Work with the Managing Director, External Affairs to manage budget and consultants to support engagements and strategy development and execution.
• Management and development of EEI's Corporate Citizenship Award and additional programming, research, and support for members as requested.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum of five years of relevant applicable experience.
• Proficient in time management, prioritizing workload, and multitasking while maintaining attention to detail.
• Creative thinker, who can identify and create opportunities and find creative solutions.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office).
• Excellent project management skills.
• Exceptional writing, listening, and communication skills in order to convey important information.
• Ability to work effectively with a broad range of staff.
• Preference for those with established relationships with key stakeholder organizations (National Association of Counties, National League of Cities, US Conference of Mayors, Community Leaders of America, Democratic Mayors Association, National Utility Diversity Council).

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should apply online through EEI’s career site. EEI uses Clear Company as our applicant tracking system. An application is considered when all required fields are completed.

Compensation

The salary range for the Manager role is $80,000 - $125,000.

The salary range for the Senior Manager role is $100,000 - $150,000.

Starting annual salary will be determined on individual qualifications. EEI also offers an annual performance incentive which is prorated for mid-year start dates. This incentive is typically up to 10% of the base salary. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness incentives and programs, transportation subsidy, and professional development opportunities.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EEI is committed to providing a productive and safe environment. To achieve that goal, we conduct background and reference check investigatio