External Affairs Representative

Responsibilities:

• Assists with development and implementation of legislative and project communication strategies.
• Assists in developing and maintaining strong relationships with key political, business, economic development, governmental, and media contacts.
• Assists with media issues and inquiries.
• Represents Client's Brand Ambassador at community, civic, and political events.
• Coordinates, and serves as liaison for, relationships with state and local elected and appointed officials, local businesses, business groups, military groups, and other customer groups.
• Investigates and advises community leaders and elected officials on constituent questions, problems, or concerns.
• Focus on electrical projects, customer issues, and major emergencies/storm event(s).

• Prior experience in a communication or external representative role
• Excellent writing, note-taking and public speaking skills.
• Ability to multi-task, synthesize ideas, and plan strategically.
• Ability to coordinate work among variety of skill sets.
• Ability to work well in a grass roots environment.
• Above average listener.
• Initiative-taking work ethic.
• Excellent writing, note-taking and public speaking skills
• Prior experience working in a coordination role handling multiple project flows to completion
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams

• 3+ years of experience working in government, public policy, economic development, and communications.

• Bachelors in Mass Communication, Public Affairs, or Political Science

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit www.zobility.com to learn more.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.