Government and Community Relations Manager II

Duke Energy•Hickory, NC

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Build an exciting, rewarding career with Duke Energy, a company focused on making a difference for millions of people every day. The Government and Community Relations Manager II (GCRM) is a community relations role for experienced professionals skilled in local government and community relations. This role manages local government, business, and community relationships and issues within Duke Energy’s service territory, building support for corporate and community objectives with minimal oversight. The GCRM develops, implements, and monitors strategies for Duke Energy’s business objectives and issues, working with internal partners. The role is responsible for shaping local public opinion and policy in the communities served by Duke Energy. The Hickory Region GCRM will maximize public relations opportunities to enhance corporate reputation and develop enduring relationships with key community leaders and elected officials, crucial for positive policy development at local, state, and federal levels. This role serves as the primary contact for company operations issues and local community leaders during major storm events and provides strategic Foundation and community investments aligned with company goals. The Hickory District includes Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, McDowell, and Lincoln counties, serving over 225,000 customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Communications, Finance, Political Science or other related degree AND seven (7) years minimum required related work experience
In lieu of degree(s) and experience listed above, High School/GED AND 10 years minimum required related work experience
Minimum one year in the local government and community relations role
Excellent communications skills (oral, written, and listening)
Organizational and company operational knowledge
Project management (planning and execution)- experience in managing competing priorities and making sound decisions in a timely manner; demonstrated experience to effectively manage and facilitate multiple projects and issues simultaneously
Interpersonal skills-experience in establishing rapport quickly with individuals at all organizational levels both internally and externally
Demonstrated experience in public speaking
Political savvy and understanding of local and state political processes

Nice To Haves

Ability to develop comprehensive external relation plans

Responsibilities

Manages local government, business and community relationships and issues within Duke Energy’s service territory.
Builds support of corporate and community objectives with minimal oversight and daily direction.
Develops, implements, and monitors strategies for the success of Duke Energy’s business objectives and issues.
Helps to shape local public opinion and thus local policy in the communities served by Duke Energy.
Maximizes public relations opportunities to enhance corporate reputation.
Develops enduring relationships with key community leaders and elected officials that are crucial to positive, productive policy development at the local, state, and federal level.
Serves as the primary contact for issues associated with the company’s operations and local community leaders during major storm events.
Provides strategic Foundation and community investments that align with company goals.
Contacts and confers with members of local government and other public officials, including local and state.
Continuously educates stakeholders on issues of importance to Duke Energy.