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Tennessee Valley Authority · 4 days ago

Sr. Manager, Government & Community Relations - 518058

Memphis, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Tennessee Valley Authority is seeking a Sr. Manager for Government & Community Relations to develop and implement initiatives for effective regional government relations and community outreach. The role involves liaising with congressional staff, state officials, and community leaders to strengthen relationships and support TVA's mission.

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Responsibilities

Works closely with the Sr. State Director and team to strengthen TVA’s relationships with Valley-based congressional district staff, Governors and their administrations, state agencies, state legislators, local elected officials and related industry groups within assigned region

Along with the Sr. State Director, develops and implements initiatives to ensure effective regional government and community relations

Develops and implements effective strategic initiatives and stakeholder engagement plans for accomplishing TVA’s goals and objectives related to district, state, and local government relations, and regional community relations. Coordinates with the TVA Washington, DC office on congressional district strategy, projects, and initiatives

Works closely with external strategic partners and consultants on strategic initiatives that positively shape outcomes for TVA and the public power model

Establishes and maintains a strong network of positive relationships with elected officials to increase understanding and support of the public power model and TVA and its mission, projects and strategic objectives

Educates and informs elected officials about TVA and the value it brings to the Valley. Briefs elected officials on current and upcoming TVA projects of interest. Helps elected officials address their constituents’ questions or concerns related to TVA. Effectively manages their expectations related to TVA issues

Facilitates strategic interactions and coordinates meetings and special events between TVA executives and state and local officials and state agencies

Remains keenly aware of the state and regional political landscape and advices the Sr. State Director , SVP & Chief of Government & Community Relations, and other TVA executives on current and emerging state and regional issues or trends that might impact TVA. Provides policy and procedure advice to facilitate effective decision-making

Builds positive relationships with state administrative and regulatory agencies to maintain an awareness of current and proposed rules and regulations that could potentially impact TVA

Monitors state legislative activities and analyzes legislation of possible interest to TVA. Works with internal partners and subject matter experts to review legislation of interest. Uses wise discernment to determine possible impacts to TVA and its stakeholders. Alerts TVA executives and staff to issues of concern. Develops and implements strategic legislative initiatives. Prepares legislative analysis reports and summaries

Works with state legislative committees to facilitate legislative hearings related to TVA and its initiatives. Arranges for and assists TVA executives and subject matter experts in providing information and/or testifying before legislative committees

Facilitates opportunities for regional elected officials, LPC’s, and directly served customers to partner with TVA on community external outreach initiatives

Works closely with the Sr. State Director and team to strengthen TVA’s relationships with business and community leaders and organizations, and educational institutions within assigned region. Serves as the face of TVA programs and services to local communities, civic organizations, business and community leaders, educational institutions and coordinates their interaction with TVA organizations

Positions TVA as a good corporate citizen by partnering with other TVA organizations to develop and implement effective regional strategic community relations outreach plans including corporate giving, and civic engagement

Directs aspects of TVA’s civic engagement initiatives for external board participation including recruiting TVA executives, leaders and employees to serve on non-profit and civic boards

Manages aspects of TVA’s educational initiatives including developing K-12 strategic partnerships in strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) educational initiatives

Manages aspects of TVA’s employee volunteer program including developing initiatives to provide volunteer opportunities. Implements processes and tools for tracking employee volunteer hours and commitments

Responds to emergency events in the community by providing support to local nonprofit organizations, local elected officials, LPCs, and volunteer cleanup efforts. Provides emergency supplies and coordination communication between communities, LPCs, elected officials, TVA organizations, and emergency management organizations

Plans and execute external stakeholder events. Works nights/weekends as needed to support TVA and community events

Manages special projects as assigned by Sr. State Director

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Government relationsCommunity relationsStakeholder engagementLegislative analysisPublic relationsLeadershipCommunicationPresentation skillsInterpersonal skillsDecision-making

Required

Bachelor's degree in political science, business, public relations, communications or related field of study

At least ten years of experience in business, government relations, community relations, public relations, communications, or related field

Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated decision-making ability and sound judgment

Robust knowledge of TVA and its mission and key initiatives, and the TVA region

Keen awareness and understanding of federal, state, and local political structures and landscapes

Demonstrated spirit of service and connection through community involvement and civic engagement

Demonstrated skills in planning and organizing events for large groups including high-level public officials and executives

Availability to work beyond normal work hours including nights and weekends as needed

Preferred

Experience serving as a TVA liaison with external stakeholders including elected officials and their staffs, LPCs, business and community leaders, non-profit or civic organizations, and educational institutions