Grade: Exempt 59
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for developing and implementing OG&E's Community Engagement strategy through donations, voluntarism, educational programming and community events. Manage OGE Energy Corp. Foundation including grant applications and disbursements as well as build relationship with funded entities.
LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY
Accountable for departmental performance. Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address business and operational challenges. Decisions guided by policies, procedures and business plan. Generally manages a recognized discipline and specialty with separate budget.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for the OG&E Community Engagement processes and procedures used within the company by internal stakeholders.
Recommend community donations and sponsorships.
Lead, develop and implement OG&E's community relations program, including philanthropy, sponsorships, partnership-building, strategic communications, collaboration and measurement.
Collaborate on integrated strategic plan with business partners to effectively build, manage and maintain OG&E's reputation among external audiences.
Maintain relationships with nonprofit and community partners, enhancing OGE's brand-building strategies.
Brief key executives on trends and opportunities to engage in the community.
Identify and compile a list of societal values and initiatives that are linked to company's core operations and have high shared-value-potential.
Identify key areas of mutual interest and importance to both the business and stakeholders through collaboration with business partners.
Partner with Corporate Communications and Marketing teams to tell OG&E Community Engagement story to key internal and external stakeholders.
Identify and build network and relationships with key influencers within the communities where the company operates.
Manage OGE Energy Corp. Foundation, including grant applications and disbursements as well as Foundation Committee meetings and minutes. Maintain strong relationships with funded entities and communicate the impact of OGE Energy Corp. Foundation donation.
Lead team of Community Engagement Coordinators to implement company volunteers, donations, educational programming and community events.
Drive employee engagement in community objectives by effectively communicating the value of each objective and how it relates to employees' everyday work.
Measure impact of OG&E Community Engagement program with regard to economic development, key community outcomes and brand trust.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Strategic Communications, Business Communications or other related discipline, And 10 years of experience in marketing, brand, communications, public relations, nonprofit management and/or related field. And
Experience with creation, implementation and evaluation of marketing/communications plans.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment.
May work outside normal work week schedule.
Some travel required.
SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
All positions in which driving is an essential function of the job, regardless if the job code is marked safety sensitive or not, will also be included as safety sensitive. Individuals in positions in which driving is an essential function are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.'s Drug Testing Plan.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)
Ability to lead and support team members.
Ability to effectively communicate with top-level executives and outside stakeholders to win support for programs.
Ability to build relationships within and outside the organization to help achieve business goals.
Strong negotiation skills.
Leadership skills with the ability to guide business partners and staff to effective communications solutions.
Adapts and communicates well in different environments.
In-depth understanding of the company and its strategy, operations, business objectives and industry in order to critically evaluate costs, risks and benefits.
In-depth knowledge of public perceptions and issues as they pertain to the industry.
Ability to conduct external environment risk assessments for company communications.
In-depth knowledge of stakeholder perceptions and the ability to discern gaps in communication.
Knowledge of the company, culture, processes and customers.
In-depth knowledge of target audience and the ability to craft strategic messages to multiple stakeholder groups.
In-depth knowledge of community nonprofits and how nonprofit partners build brand trust.
Demonstrates resilience, flexibility and willingness to explore different paths to achieve an outcome.
Strong collaboration skills in order to partner effectively across various levels of the organization.
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Strong organization and process improvement skills.
Ability to effectively handle pressures and demands of deadlines and competing priorities.
Ability to handle confidential information and material with the highest degree of professional responsibility.
Ability to develop a network of contacts and partners.
Strong understanding of project management techniques with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, priorities, tasks and projects simultaneously.
OG&E
321 N Harvey
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma United States
www.oge.com
