Basic Requirements: Five years of recent verifiable experience in Community Relations, Public Outreach, or Advocacy.
Preferred Skills:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations or similar field from an accredited college or university
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Strong platform skills for public speaking, professional presentations and community interactions
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Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft suite, Power Point, and Excel
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Experience in working with large groups and taking a leadership role exemplifying above average team participation and team development skills
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Self-starter and able to work with a minimum of supervision
Position Scope: Under general supervision, plans and executes logistics for select community meetings, outreach, and education for IPL’s Transmission Distribution System Improvement Charge (TDSIC) project. Responsible for building and managing alliances both personally and with staff while providing information and assistance to civic, minority, business, neighborhood and consumer organizations as well as schools, the news media and local units of government. Position should also maintain a working knowledge of Company policies, operations and positions on issues.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Coordinates and executes community meetings, customer outreach and education specific to TDSIC
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Builds alliances with various community, civic, minority, and neighborhood groups
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Coordinates IPL information and community relations programs directed toward civic, minority, business, school, neighborhood and consumer organizations
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Makes presentations specific to TDSIC to various organizations; represents the Company at various civic and community meetings and activities
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Responds to inquiries about Company operations or policies specific to TDSIC
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Plans, develops and arranges for IPL displays for TDSIC and staffing at various community meetings, conventions and conferences
Group: Community Relations
Location: Indianapolis Power & Light, Electric Building – Monument Circle
AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.
