We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled
Public Outreach Specialist to join our team at K&A Power Group in
Rochester, 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-$145,000.00/yearCompetitive Compensation & Benefits:We offeracomprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
- 401K (Traditional and Roth with company match)
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
- Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
- Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Parking and Transit Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.
