Posting End Date: 11/20/2023 

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Mississippi, LLC 

 

 

Job Summary/Purpose

Responsible for political issue resolution, use of customer accounting systems (i.e. CCS, ACS, BW) and other similar systems as appropriate to the job scope), and the communication plan of stakeholder interactions.

 

Reports to EML VP, Regulatory and Public Affairs – Responsible for coordinating EML’s stakeholder engagement activities that support the external-facing areas of governmental affairs, regulatory affairs, customer service, corporate social responsibility and economic development.

 

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Plan and execute all external outreach activities with state, federal and local elected officials, economic development professionals, trade associations, interest groups and other key stakeholders
• Manage the OpCo’s ENPAC activities including member recruitment and retention events
• Create content and develop positive company messages to key influencers/stakeholders to ensure effective stakeholder outreach and maintain a positive company narrative
• Coordinate public affairs outreach campaigns with communications department and external advertising company (social media, Workplace, company-wide emails, direct targeting) 
• Oversee and execute all OpCo’s “Power Lunches” in strategic areas throughout the service area
• Plan, manage and execute all OpCo events including those related to employee activities, stakeholder outreach and corporate philanthropy 
• Participate in educational classes or conferences to ensure OpCo is current with the latest public affairs social media, marketing and advertising tactics
• Maintain accuracy and organization of OpCo Public Affairs stakeholder contact lists

 

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

• Typically requires a college or university degree in related field or the equivalent work experience

 

Minimum experience required of the position

• 8 years within the Public Affairs environment

 

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

• Incumbents must have working knowledge of public affairs policies, products, and processes so as to efficiently and effectively investigate and resolve public affairs/governmental issues.  
• Requires a working knowledge of regulatory rules and regulations governing utility service in various jurisdictions.  
• Must be skilled in negotiations and be able to maintain professional posture and composure when dealing with difficult situations or customers.  
• Strong skillset with Entergy's Microsoft Office toolkit for the purpose of producing accurate and concise reports, analyses, and presentations suitable for use with executives, regulators, and key constituents outside of the Company.  
• Skilled in managing multiple projects with the ability to adequately assess and assign priorities ensuring that commitments and schedules are met.  
• Demonstrated willingness to take ownership of assignments and issues, working to closure while facilitating and coordinated resources needed for proper resolution.
• Strong written and verbal skills are necessary to ensure that the Company is represented in the most professional manner with each engagement.

 

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position

• None

 

 

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Primary Location: Mississippi-Jackson Mississippi : Jackson 
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 113358
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

 

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EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information.  41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity and Pay Transparency.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.