Public Outreach Specialist

About the role

K&A Power Group is seeking a Public Outreach Specialist to join their team in Rochester, New York. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects in the energy and utility sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement outreach and communication strategies for stakeholders including customers and abutters.
• Work with project teams on writing and editing project-related outreach materials.
• Coordinate and host public meetings and open houses.
• Provide notifications to project neighbors and abutters about upcoming projects.
• Negotiate solutions to problems such as lost parking spots, loss of business, noise complaints, etc.
• Develop and maintain tracking mechanisms for outreach efforts, including customer and stakeholder lists, management plans, and logs.
• Respond to urgent public relations issues and bring in Corporate Communications and Public Affairs when necessary.
• Implement and maintain phone hotlines for critical projects and outreach inquiries.
• Collaborate 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.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, environmental sciences, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
• 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).
• A valid U.S. state driver’s license and in good standing.
• Willingness to travel within the operating company’s service area in your state. May require occasional travel to other states.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, FSA/HSA/Dependent Care Spending Accounts, 401K (Traditional and Roth with company match), Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA), paid parental leave, holidays, flexible PTO, tuition reimbursement, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), parking and transit reimbursement, pet insurance, and more.

Pay

$120,000.00—$145,000.00/year