Job Title: Manager, Public Affairs
PS Job Title: Mgr, Public Affairs
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC
Job Summary/PurposeResponsible for determining the legislative and policy agenda that create favorable operating conditions for Entergy. Researches, develops, plans, designs, maintains and implements policies and programs that enhance the organization's relations with the community, the public, government and regulatory authorities, shareholders and employees. Delivers community relations messages through various media.
Job Duties/Responsibilities- Frequently interface with legislators to promote positive legislation to further Entergy's policy positions and provide a favorable environment to operate within OpCo service territories.
- Identify, monitor, analyze, and advocate for energy related legislation.
- Maintaining close relationships with the Governor's administration, cabinet secretaries and all agencies that may exercise rulemaking authority that could influence any component of our business.
- Promote positive relations with 3rd party advocates to ensure support of legislative strategies.
- Strengthening Entergy's employee PAC growth so that it may continue to facilitate Public Affairs introductions and ongoing relationships with statewide, regional and local elected officials.
- Develop and implement community relations and business development strategies. Manage jurisdiction specific low-income initiatives, grants and contributions participation.
Minimum RequirementsMinimum education required of the position- BA Law, BS Business or equivalent work experience.
- Education: Law Degree isstrongly preferred
Minimum experience required of the position- 5+ years
- Preferred: Experience: 2 + years governmental/legislative experience is strongly preferred
Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position- Strong relationship building skills
- Proven negotiation skills
- Regulatory, legal, and public policy knowledge
Primary Location: Louisiana-Baton Rouge Louisiana : Baton Rouge
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status:
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code:
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124848
PS Job Title: Mgr, Public Affairs
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
WORKING CONDITIONS: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
