Job Specifications
Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today for our customers, communities and each other.
Position summary:
Manage public affairs for Black Hills Energy throughout Iowa, in partnership with public affairs colleagues, operations leadership and other internal business partners, to achieve successful results in meeting company goals and objectives. Represent the utility to external partners to build and maintain strong/collaborative relationships with communities and customers through essential communication and engagement.
Pay Range: $82,550 - $123,800 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)
Reporting Relationship: Public Affairs Regional Manager
Location: Grimes, IA
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.
Essential Functions:
Proactive Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate effective communications channels and relationships with community, business, local and state governing agencies, civic and other leaders that position the company for growth and community impact. Position is expected to develop and executive a proactive media relations strategy to support local and company-wide initiatives; form relationships with local media and respond to media inquiries appropriately.
Issues Management: Partners with state GM and VP, public affairs colleagues, and other internal company partners to craft and implement strategic communications plans to support regulatory, legislative, business development, franchise negotiations, rate cases, and crisis management.
Community Impact: As a representative of Black Hills in the community, you will be expected to facilitate the state's sponsorship, donation and volunteer initiatives with a local steering team available to support and implement. This position is also expected to support the company's Black Hills Cares initiative and facilitate partnerships with local energy assistance providers.
Travel: To build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external partners, this position requires frequent travel to communities across the state.
Additional Responsibilities:
Participate in company and public affairs team functions and projects.
Manage other projects as necessary.
What Is Required:
Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields, including Communication, Communication Studies, Business Administration, Marketing, Public Administration and Journalism or a combination of education and experience required.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the utility industry or a related field, i.e. communications, public administration, business administration and/or marketing required.
What Is Desired:
Knowledge of communications, operations, franchise laws and regulatory and legislative processes is preferred.
Proven teamwork and collaboration skills are critical to the success of this position.
Effective project management skills, including planning & organization.
Strong communications skills, both written and verbal; interpersonal skills; collaboration skills; and presentation skills.
Solid understanding of Microsoft Office - Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Black Hills Corporation
625 Ninth St
Rapid City
South Dakota United States
ir.blackhillscorp.com/
