Community Affairs Advisor

Southwest Gas Corporation•Tucson, AZ

22h•$102,018 - $153,027

About The Position

The Community Affairs Advisor is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and reporting on all ongoing community affairs activities that could impact the Corporation at the consumer/community organization level. Additionally, this position is responsible for planning, directing, and administering all community affairs employee engagement programs. This position is also responsible for advancing business strategies and promoting a positive corporate image in the community by fostering, developing, and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders, nonprofits, and community groups. The advisor will collaborate with management to meet the needs of the Company and the community, serve as a resource within the Company and the community, while advocating on behalf of Southwest Gas and the natural gas industry. POSITION DIMENSIONS Reporting directly to this position are two exempt personnel. QUALIFICATIONS There are broad precedents and practices that the incumbent uses as guidelines to determine how this job is performed. This position requires four to six years of relevant work experience plus a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential job responsibilities. Public relations, knowledge of low-income organizations in both the private and public sectors and nonprofit management, with a focus on corporate social responsibility, are imperative for the incumbent’s successful performance.

Requirements

four to six years of relevant work experience plus a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential job responsibilities.
Public relations, knowledge of low-income organizations in both the private and public sectors and nonprofit management, with a focus on corporate social responsibility, are imperative for the incumbent’s successful performance.

Responsibilities

Advise and recommend division-specific areas for Company involvement in the community.
Develop, coordinate, and execute community affairs strategies with all division-specific community-based organizations to enhance the company’s image, reputation, and impact within the community.
Monitor and report on the effectiveness of division-specific community programs, ensuring they align with corporate objectives and stakeholder needs.
Identify, establish, and maintain community outreach and partnerships that allow Southwest Gas to proactively meet the needs of communities, customers, and employees.
Provide liaison between the Company, nonprofits, community/consumer organizations, and other external stakeholders.
Plan, direct, and oversee division-specific employee engagement programs to foster a culture of community involvement and corporate responsibility.
Collaborate with internal teams to develop opportunities for division-specific employees to engage in volunteer work and other community initiatives.
Administer division-specific community affairs low-income assistance programs, ensuring equitable access to resources for eligible individuals and families.
Administer division-specific community affairs weatherization programs to enhance energy efficiency and reduce costs for underserved communities.
Collaborate with division-specific local agencies to ensure effective program delivery and resource allocation of low income programs.
Oversee division-specific foundation activities and make recommendations to the Senior Manager on funding priorities that align with the company’s strategic priorities and community impact goals.
Manage division-specific company-sponsored committees to maintain and promote corporate citizenship.
Measure and report on division-specific employee engagement metrics and program success.
Cultivate and maintain positive, ongoing relationships with key community stakeholders, including nonprofit organizations, business partners, and low-income organizations in both the private and public sectors.
Provide support for any necessary coverage of internal communications with the Corporate Communications department.
Perform division-specific analytical research and support of community issues that affect corporate operations.
Provide regular updates to leadership on division-specific community affairs activities, outcomes, and opportunities for continued growth and engagement.
Interact within the corporate community on issues of mutual concern.
Collaborate with other utility companies in the service territory on programs and resources that enhance low-income community partner agency outreach.
Present in the community on behalf of Southwest Gas.
Develop, motivate, train, and evaluate staff.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job