Communications Specialist – Public Safety Awareness

Southern Company•Birmingham, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Safety Awareness Communications Specialist delivers Alabama Power’s Public Safety Awareness message through virtual and in-person presentations, including school-based programs, community presentations, and public outreach events. Working with the Public Safety Awareness Manager, the specialist develops public safety communication materials, supports outreach campaigns and special events, and helps expand awareness of electrical safety through community engagement and educational initiatives. The position is located at Alabama Power Company’s Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Proven experience delivering oral presentations virtually and in person, engaging diverse audiences, and communicating information clearly and professionally.
Experience developing professional or educational communications, such as articles, website content, social media posts, newsletters, presentations, or instructional materials.
Experience directly engaging community organizations or other audiences through presentations or outreach activities.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
Comfort using virtual meeting platforms such as Teams, Zoom, WebEx, and Google Meet.
Able to travel up to 35%, including occasional overnight stays, and maintain a flexible work schedule.
Reliable and consistent in completing tasks and meeting deadlines; customer focused; able to communicate with people at all levels; able to manage multiple projects and priorities; and able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as on a team.
Demonstrates commitment to safety and company values, including intentional inclusion, integrity, and superior performance; maintains a positive attitude, initiative, flexibility, personal responsibility, and a willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Education, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
At least 3 years of professional experience in Public Relations, Education, Marketing, Communications, Community Outreach, or a related field.
Proficiency with Canva, Microsoft PowerPoint, and similar design or communication tools.

Responsibilities

Present Alabama Power Company’s “Safe-T-Opolis” program virtually to fourth-grade students.
Present public safety awareness programs in person to large audiences.
Assist with planning and implementing public safety awareness events across geographic divisions.
Coordinate presentation details with schools and teachers using Microsoft Outlook.
Maintain event records and track presentations and outreach activities using Microsoft Excel.
Develop content for internal and external Public Safety Awareness websites.
Identify community contacts and build collaborative relationships with educational institutions and community organizations alongside the Public Safety Awareness Manager.
Work with the Public Safety Awareness Manager, Public Relations, and selected business units to develop educational and communication content supporting public safety messages.
Create and incorporate video clips, quizzes, clickable activities, and other interactive educational content.
Identify opportunities to expand programs, engage new audiences, and strengthen community partnerships.