Minimum of 10 years in government, public, or community development
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Proven success in cultivating relationships with community partners and government officials
Proven project management experience with cross-functional teams
Demonstrated results in executing successful programs and events
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Responsibilities
Develop a strategic community engagement strategy with the government affairs team
Execute high-impact community events in line with marketing and branding standards
Enhance the company's public image in the communities served
Build and maintain relationships with community leaders and organizations
Promote company visibility and public awareness of community commitments
Create briefing documents for company leadership pre and post events
Maximize local programming and internal assets to enhance community presence
Manage departmental budgets related to community initiatives
Benefits
Normal office conditions
Frequent travel required
Ability to work nights and weekends as needed
Vision requirements include close vision and peripheral vision
Satisfactory driving record within company standards
Full Job Description
Job Summary
Do you thrive at the intersection of public engagement and strategic leadership? Spectrum seeks a Director of Government & Community to shape impactful initiatives that elevate our presence, foster key partnerships and advance government affairs throughout the region. Your work will drive meaningful connections, strengthen our reputation and ensure Spectrum's continued support for the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
How You'll Make an Impact
Work with government affairs team to develop a strategic community engagement strategy for the region, including identifying and coordinating community events, sponsorships and charitable contributions designed to support government affairs business objectives and policy initiatives
Execute high impact, high quality, government focused community events/activities in support of designated region's community strategy and in compliance with marketing, branding, and established event standards
Support government affairs objectives by enhancing company's public image in the communities served.
Establish, build, and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with community leaders, not-for-profit organizations, key corporate departments, and other internal and external third-party constituencies
Direct strategies and activities that promote company visibility, build a strong company image, and increase public awareness of company's commitment to the communities it serves
Develop briefing and debriefing documents pre and post events for company leadership
Maximize local programming and other internal assets, including, but not limited to video production capabilities, public service announcements and public affairs programming to enhance company's community presence and to meet government affairs related objectives
Develop and manage departmental budgets related to these objectives for the region
Measure, track, and analyze associated metrics (activity and engagement) for community initiatives; assist in development of collateral materials and work with government affairs counterparts to meet departmental objectives
Working Conditions
Normal office conditions
Frequent travel required
Regular, consistent and punctual attendance
Ability to work nights and weekends as needed with a variable schedule
Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus
Qualifications
What You'll Bring to Spectrum
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education
Skills
Significant community or government affairs experience; minimum of 10 years in government, public or community development
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
Proven success cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with external constituencies, including community partners, government officials and other government and quasi-governmental organizations
Ability to multi-task and keep numerous projects on track and on budget
Proven project management experience, particularly with leading cross-functional teams
Demonstrated results in developing and implementing successful programs and campaigns and executing events
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Power Point, Outlook, Publishing, etc.)
Valid driver's license
Satisfactory driving record within company standards
Auto insurance
Physical Requirements
Ability to drive as required for job-related activities
Ability to lift, carry, and transport event materials and supplies
Ability to reach, lift, and position materials to hang banners and signage
Ability to set up, move, and arrange tables and other event equipment
Mental Requirements
Strong budgeting and financial management skills
Strong written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks
Ability to interact professionally and effectively with peers, leaders, or stakeholders
