Senior Community Relations Specialist

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Under minimal supervision, manage and strengthen favorable relationships with the surrounding community. Participate in the organization's charitable giving programs as they affect community initiatives. Represent Eversource at community gatherings or forums. Support ES initiatives, priorities and responses by serving as a single point of contact for various government officials, economic development agencies, business leaders and non-profit and community organizations. Educate the company on community viewpoints to accomplish business objectives, and ensure the company is best positioned to receive favorable support from our municipalities and communities.

Strengthen the economic growth of the communities and customers we serve through economic development initiatives engineered at the regional, state and local levels, regular and active engagement with the business community and by establishing public and private partnerships.

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance.

All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

• In collaboration with the Community Relations Team, provides input into the development of Community Relations strategies and implements strategies for community and municipal outreach and relationship development; emergency preparedness and response; local and regional economic development; strategic corporate giving; and employee engagement, volunteerism, and business membership activities.
• Represents our company to all constituents, leaders and communities by identifying and supporting initiatives, proposals, concerns or issues related to the company’s reputation. This responsibility includes working with our communities on project timing and coordination as well as partnering with municipalities to promote state and local economic development initiatives.
• Serves as liaison with various internal partners and shares value-added municipal and community knowledge to move projects towards successful outcomes while balancing company and community needs during medium and small-scale project meetings, municipal project briefings, and town/city council, board, commission, committee and other municipal organization meetings.
• Supports the strategic goals of the company by participating in influential community, business, and civic organizations that will build positive relationships and partnerships.
• Establishes corporate giving opportunities within assigned territory and at regional and statewide levels. Solicits, screens, and makes recommendations for grant awards to build strong, sustainable communities, increase local visibility and support company priorities. Coordinates with Media Relations on promotion of contributions in the community.
• Responds to both routine and unique community and customer questions, issues and concerns.
• Ensures timely and effective communications with municipal leaders on siting, permitting, construction and maintenance activities involving transmission, distribution, vegetation and reliability projects.
• Monitors and analyzes local government policy changes, elections, city and town ordinances, board, and council activities and serves as liaison with Eversource colleagues to ensure timely awareness and participation.
• Advises internal business partners on local political activities, sensitivities and emergent issues that may impact state and federal government relations.
• Develops and strengthens relationships with essential…