Director of Strategic Initiatives EPIC

About the role

The Director of Strategic Initiatives provides leadership for Commission initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness, stakeholder engagement, public outreach, strategic partnerships, and communications supporting EPIC’s statutory mission.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates initiatives that increase awareness of EPIC’s work, expand collaboration among Kentucky’s energy stakeholders, support Commission meetings and public events, and improve the delivery of objective energy information to policymakers, local governments, industry, and the public.
• Identifies opportunities that advance the Commission’s mission, coordinates cross-functional projects, supports strategic planning, and ensures Commission activities are effectively organized and communicated.
• Works closely with the Executive Director and Commission leadership to represent the Commission with elected officials, utility leadership, federal agencies, industry executives, and other senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrates strong strategic project management and organizational planning skills, as well as the ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government officials, industry representatives, and academic partners.
• Prepares executive briefing materials, presentations, and written reports, as well as translates complex technical or policy information into clear, accessible communications for general audiences.
• Manages cross-functional projects while balancing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Supports conference and event planning, including coordinating logistics, speakers, and supporting materials.
• Translates complex technical or policy information into clear, accessible communications for general audiences.

Requirements

• Significant professional experience in organizational leadership, strategic planning, or public-sector program coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously and meet deadlines in a professional environment.
• Experience preparing written materials for senior leadership, elected officials, or public audiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in energy policy, government affairs, or utility regulation.
• Background in public administration, economic development, or higher education administration.
• Experience in community engagement, public outreach, or stakeholder coordination.
• Familiarity with Kentucky state government, legislative processes, or public agency operations.
• Prior experience supporting public advisory bodies, commissions, or formal committee structures.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Strong strategic project management and organizational planning skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in preparing executive briefing materials, presentations, and written reports.
• Ability to translate complex technical or policy information into clear, accessible communications for general audiences.
• Experience in conference and event planning, including coordinating logistics, speakers, and supporting materials.
• Public communication and media coordination skills.

Benefits

Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

Pay

Salary Range Type of Position Staff Position

Schedule

Shift 8am-5pm, M-F, located in Lexington, Kentucky.

Deadline to Apply

08/15/2026