Public Affairs Specialist

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America's energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary:

The Public Affairs Specialist will actively support Energy Transfer's public outreach through stakeholder engagement and communications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in advance planning, managing of public events
• Writing and editing materials for speaking engagements opinion editorials, and other public messaging documents. Manage consultants and work with industry trade groups to form strategic partnerships
• Educates public and key stakeholders on current activities of business and organizes supporters for further engagement opportunities
• Support various external engagement related to existing operations and new projects
• Organizes and coordinates special programs and activities to strengthen public interest, understanding, and goodwill
• Coordinates employee volunteerism activities in the region
• Translate strategies and business projects into clear, compelling messaging
• Represents company at public meetings, hearings, and industry organizations
• Develop targeted strategies to execute community giving programs
• Collaborate with communications team to amplify partnership's impact
• Coordinate, plan tours of company facilities for external stakeholders
  
  

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public affairs, political science or a related field or equivalent work experience
• 3 - 7 years of experience with state or local government relations, government, or economic development
• Maintains a sense of urgency, individual responsibility, and possesses the ability to effectively work under pressure and with changing priorities.
• Must be capable of managing multiple issues at once.
• Possesses a high level of initiative and is able to work effectively with minimum supervision.
• Excellent judgement in high-profile, high-pressure environments
• Experience working in team environments
• Excellent listening, written, and oral communications skills
• Ability to travel regionally and work remotely (up to 50%)
  
  

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

• The Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 2-5 years of relevant job related experience
• The Senior Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of relevant job related experience
• The Lead Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 8 years of relevant job related experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Track record of proven work with community groups, local governments, and nonprofits
• Experience working on public affairs, grassroots, and/or charitable campaigns
• Experience in the manufacturing, energy and/or utilities fields
• Experience in new and traditional media
  
  

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

• The Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 2-5 years of relevant job related experience
• The Senior Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of relevant job related experience
• The Lead Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 8 years of relevant job related experience
  
  

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Normal office working conditions with approximately 50% of the time in the field.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Overnight travel may be required.
• Position is based in industrial settings which may include hazardous materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.