Sr. Specialist; Government & Community Affairs Corporate Affairs

Sr. Specialist (Government & Community Affairs) Corporate Affairs

United States, New York, New York

Jul 07, 2026

The Sr. Specialist will report to the Government and Community Affairs Director and will play a vital role in supporting the smooth operation of Con Edisons Government and Community Affairs team. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and possess strong organizational and technical skills, with a passion for growing and supporting a mission-driven organization.

parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), employee discount

• Reporting to the Director of Government and Community Affairs, serve as liaison with Government and Community Affairs staff regarding employee engagement, planning, and internal initiatives.
• Oversee daily operations of the division including assisting with the preparation and dissemination of organization-specific communications and large-scale team events.
• Support Government and Community Affairs teams with documentation, tracking and execution of long-term goals.
• Support with departmental budgeting and CEIPAC tracking and engagement.
• Oversee Strategic Partnership event staffing.
• Work on special projects as assigned by the Director of Government and Community Affairs.
• Serve as emergency responder and participate in all aspects of Corporate Affairs responsibilities during emergencies and assist in preparation of emergency preparedness information.

• Bachelor's Degree in History, Government Affairs or other relevant and 3 Years' experience or
• Master's Degree MPA or other relevant and 2 Years' experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, required.
• Must demonstrate ability to accept challenges and solve problems, required.
• Must exercise good judgment and render sound decisions, required.
• Must demonstrate a positive work ethic in support of the Companys Corporate Values and Missions, required.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, required.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments, required.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with company employees, required.
• Experience in database management preferred
• Interest in corporate philanthropy, the energy sector, and environmental programs preferred

• Driver's License Required

• Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday
• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employer paid Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter Benefits
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits

* Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.