Job Title: External Affairs Representative
Location: Herndon, VA
Pay Rate: Up to $38.78 per hour, W 2
Duration: 12+ Month Contract
ONSITE ONLY Top 3 Required Skills
1) Prior experience in a communication or external representative role
2) Excellent writing, note-taking and public speaking skills
3) Prior expereince working in a coordination role handling mutliple project flows to completion
What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)?
Strong communication skills both verbal and written Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
Summary:
- Assists with development and implementation of legislative and project communication strategies.
- Focus on electrical projects, customer issues, and major emergencies/storm events.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key political, business, economic development, governmental, and media contacts.
- Assist with media issues and inquiries.
- Represent the company as a Brand Ambassador at community, civic, and political events.
- Coordinate and serve as liaison for relationships with state and local elected and appointed officials, local businesses, business groups, military groups, and other customer groups.
- Investigate and advise community leaders and elected officials on constituent questions, problems, or concerns.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in government, public policy, economic development, and communications.
- Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication, Public Affairs, or Political Science.
Preferred Skills:
- Excellent writing, note-taking, and public speaking skills.
- Ability to multi-task, synthesize ideas, and plan strategically.
- Ability to coordinate work among a variety of skill sets.
- Ability to work well in a grassroots environment.
- Above average listening skills.
- Initiative-taking work ethic.
- Prior experience in the utilities industry or a regulated industry.