What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Public Affairs position at Edison Electric Institute?
WHO WE ARE
The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) is the association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies. Our members provide electricity for more than 220 million Americans and operate in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. As a whole, the electric power industry supports more than 7 million jobs in communities across the United States.
EEI employees are required to work in office Monday-Thursday, and have the option to work remotely on Fridays.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MANAGER, PUBLIC AFFAIRS:
Support the Public Affairs team in the development, coordination, and execution of national and state-level advocacy initiatives. Collaborate closely with EEI member companies to design, build, and mobilize effective grassroots and grasstops programs that advance positive policy outcomes. Leverage modern advocacy tools, digital platforms, and data-driven strategies to execute high-impact campaigns. Support member engagement efforts by helping develop and implement customer-focused advocacy strategies, including messaging, outreach tactics, and program optimization to strengthen overall effectiveness.
Other important responsibilities of the Manager, Public Affairs, include:
- Monitor and track the progress of advocacy initiatives and deliverables; measure performance against key metrics and provide regular updates to internal stakeholders.
- Draft, edit, and review campaign materials, ensuring messaging is clear, compelling, and aligned with strategic objectives.
- Assist with management of relationships with third-party partners and vendors to ensure EEI is leveraging the latest advocacy tools, technologies, and data to support member engagement and effectiveness.
- Apply an understanding of the political and legislative process to inform strategy, with a proactive, campaign-style approach to advocacy that drives engagement, builds momentum, and advances policy outcomes.
- Maintain an understanding of research and analysis related to proposed legislation, ballot measures, and policy developments impacting EEI member companies and their customers and translate insights into actionable advocacy strategies.
- Demonstrate an understanding of digital advocacy campaigns, including audience targeting, messaging, platform strategy, and performance metrics, to help inform and optimize campaign effectiveness.
REQUIRED & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelors degree in Political Science, Communications, or a related field is required. Equivalent years of work experience is accepted.
- 3-5 years of experience in public affairs, politics, or communications preferred.
- Ability to understand complex policy landscapes, identify opportunities and risks, and translate insights into clear, concise, and persuasive advocacy strategies and positions that resonate with key audiences.
- Experience working with field teams and executing digital advocacy campaigns, including coordination across grassroots, grasstops, and online engagement efforts.
- Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, manage multiple priorities, and operate in a fast-paced, campaign-driven environment.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and familiarity with digital advocacy and campaign management tools.
- Travel requirement: Willingness to travel up to 20% to support events, member engagement, and key advocacy initiatives.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EEI is committed to providing a productive and safe environment. To achieve that goal, we conduct background and reference check investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Equal Opportunity Employment M/D/F/V.