• Job Description

  Req#: R1049740

  At AES, we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day in our small, global teams. Apply here to start an extraordinary career today.

  AES is a Fortune 500 global energy company with operations in 14 countries. At AES, we are accelerating the future of energy, together. We raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. AES Ohio is part of the US Utilities with over 527,000 customers in the West Central Ohio community.

  Position Scope: The Community Relations Manager will plan and execute logistics for community partnerships and company events. A key function will be developing and nurturing relationships with community members and civic, minority, business, neighborhood and consumer organizations, as well as schools and local units of government. This role will require a strong understanding of AES Ohio’s vision and strategy for customers and position on issues.

  Primary Responsibilities:

  • Lead execution of Community Relations partnerships for AES Ohio including coordination of programming with various civic and community meetings and activities
  • Assist with development of the Community Relations Plan, including giving strategy for the AES Ohio Foundation
  • Align community presence and community engagement with business strategy to ensure focus on customer, smart grid, cleaner reliability and workforce of the future
  • Build alliances with various community, civic, minority, and neighborhood groups
  • Develop and execute Company volunteer programs, including AES Ohio Day in the Parks
  • Manage United Way of Central of the Greater Dayton Area event logistics and committee planning
  • Work in partnership with Marketing/Communications to create communications strategy for AES Ohio employees in order to engage in attendance/participation in events, volunteer activities, and United Way giving campaign
  • Manage content and user success of AES Ohio volunteer tracking platform for employee engagement
  • Coordinate AES Ohio information and community relations programs directed toward civic, minority, business, school, neighborhood and consumer organizations
  • Respond to inquiries about Company operations or policies
  • Plan, develop and arrange for AES Ohio displays and staffing at various community meetings, conventions and conferences including managing the AES Ohio Community Ambassador program
  • Encourage, recruit and organize employees to participate in community activities

  • Matrix report to the Executive Director of the AES Ohio Foundation
    • Manage the day-to-day operations of the Foundation including:
      • Completing annual compliance reporting - annual audit, tax reporting, check writing, grantee communications, budget, review monthly investment report, and board meetings
    • Recommend a charitable contribution strategy that provides the greatest community benefit and demonstrates AES Ohio’s values in the service territory.
    • Work with the Exec. Director and Board to manage and invest a $35 million corpus, $1.6 million grants budget for Ohio's 24 county service territory
    • Review grant applications, meet and evaluate potential grantees.
    • Follow up on the success of grantees and complete an annual report for the Board
    • Represent the AES Ohio Foundation in the community at events and speaking engagements

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations or similar field from an accredited college or university
  • >5 years relevant experience in external relations, marketing, or public affairs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong platform skills for public speaking, professional presentations and community interactions
  • Microsoft Office skills; virtual meeting platform(s) such as Zoom or Teams; experience with a CRM tool such as Salesforce
  • Experience in working with large groups and taking a leadership role exemplifying above average team participation and team development skills
  • Self-starter and able to work with a minimum of supervision

  Personal Attributes and Traits:

  • Ability to balance priorities and manage development of multiple events
  • Comfort working cross-functionally and developing consensus
  • Natural leadership skills with the ability to take the lead and work successfully with people across internal functional groups
  • Excellent communicator, both in writing and speaking
  • Willingness to learn and gain experience in communications, marketing, local governmental processes, event planning, community organizing, and the renewable energy industry
  • Global mindset and comfort with working with people from multiple different backgrounds and cultures
  • Team player, knowing that what we will build as a team will be better than what we would each build alone; “no task is beneath me” attitude
  • Exemplify our Values of Safety First, Highest Standards, and All Together

  AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

• About the company

  The AES Corporation is a Fortune 500 company that generates and distributes electrical power.

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