Start your K&A Career: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled
Public Outreach Specialist to join our team at K&A Power Group in
Binghamton, New York. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You'll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.
Role Expectations: - Develop and implement common strategies, processes and procedures of outreach and communications processes for stakeholders including customers and abutters.
- Proactively work with residential and commercial customers, advising of upcoming work, applying strategic tactics to ease the burden of construction.
- Work with project teams regarding writing and editing standardized project-related outreach materials.
- Coordinate and host public meetings and open houses.
- Provide notification of upcoming projects to project neighbors and abutters; negotiate solutions to problems such as lost parking spots, loss of business, noise complaints, etc.
- Develop and maintain tracking mechanisms for Outreach such as customer and stakeholder lists, customer and stakeholder management plans, and Outreach logs.
- Respond to urgent public relations issues on projects, bringing in Corporate Communications and Public Affairs when necessary.
- Implement and maintain phone hotlines for critical projects and outreach inquiries.
- Work collaboratively with consultants, contractors, municipal leaders, customers, and others in the communities served by the utility.
- Perform other necessary duties as assigned by the Public Outreach Manager-Projects.
What we're looking for:- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in communications, environmental sciences, journalism, marketing, or related degree.
- Have at least three (3) years of practical experience in journalism, communications, marketing, environmental permitting, construction communications, or related experience.
- Strong communications skills, particularly writing and public speaking
- A firm grasp of Microsoft Office communications programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- Hold a valid U.S. state driver's license and in good standing
- Willing to travel within the operating company's service area in your state. May require occasional travel to other states.
Pay Range $120,000.00-$135,000.00/year 
