Outreach Supervisor (South Plainfield, NJ, US) - PSEG

Job Summary

This position is an entry-level supervisor position. Primary responsibilities include leading coordination of all outreach activities for PSE&G’s capital programs within a designated area (north/central/south). The current opening is in the South (Union County to Gloucester County), remote local and based out of South Plainfield. This position is responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of the public outreach employees within the area, coordinating project and workflow and informing senior management of any issues. This position must identify, influence and manage issues associated with PSE&G capital projects and coordinate with the manager and director level employees on strategy with community constituencies including local media, property owners, special interest groups, organized opponents, local municipalities and businesses to facilitate the planning, approvals process and construction of PSE&G’s capital program.
This position will also collaborate with Regional Public Affairs and Corporate Communications in developing and implementing plans to create long-term success and minimize constraints for PSE&G’s capital program, with special focus at the municipal government and community levels.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise the public outreach employees within the Southern Region (or as business needs warrant).
• Collaborate with Regional Public Affairs and Corporate Communications in developing and implementing plans to create long-term success and minimize constraints for PSE&G capital projects, with special focus at the municipal government and community levels.
• Manage and coordinate the activities of the public outreach employees within the area, coordinating project and workflow and informing senior management of any issues.
• This position must identify, influence and manage issues associated with PSE&G capital projects and coordinate with the Senior Manager and director level employees on strategy with community constituencies including local media, property owners, special interest groups, organized opponents, local municipalities and businesses to facilitate the planning, approvals process and construction of PSE&G’s capital program.
• Adapt and implement a construction communications plan for maximum positive impact with key stakeholders on all PSE&G capital projects, and monitor project related claims issues.

Job Specific Qualifications

Required:
• Bachelor’s degree Business/Communications and 4+ years’ experience in governmental affairs/corporate communications/public affairs, customer facing or related experience or in lieu of Bachelor's degree, 8 years experience in the followin Community outreach/relations, public affairs/relations, customer relations, corporate communications or governmental affairs.
• Demonstrated superior customer focus.
• Outstanding organizational, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong strategic thinking, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to conduct research, provide competitive intelligence reports, executive public affairs assessments.
• General familiarity with creative processes (layout, photography, print production).
• Must possess and maintain a valid U. S. driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record
Desired:
• Communication and interpersonal skills developed through interaction with executives, public officials, and community/local boards;
• Writing, budget preparation and management, presentation, and organizational skills;
• Project planning and management, and reporting skills, and proficiency in MS Office.
• Understanding of utility industry issues
• Demonstrated leadership skills; Staff Management experience

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