The Lansing Board of Water & Light has an opening for a Community Relations Specialist with our Government & Community Relations department located in Lansing, MI.
Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary Range: $60,258. - $71,135.
Position Summary:
On behalf of the BWL, this position acts as liaison to and communicates directly with Greater Lansing neighborhood and community organizations, businesses, schools, customers and other officials and organizations. Directs outreach or other programs as assigned and serves as community liaison for projects and special events. Reports directly to the Supervisor, Government & Community Relations.
Essential Functions:
- Works with Government & Community Relations team to implement strategies for community outreach and relationship development; strategic corporate giving; and employee engagement and volunteerism.
- Communicates frequently and directly with local neighborhood and community leaders, business leaders, school officials, other organizations, BWL customers and individual citizens of the Greater Lansing area.
- Maintains a high level of accessibility to external entities and represents BWL at community events.
- Leads the planning and organizing BWL internal and external events such as Adopt A River, BWL 5K, Community Resource Fairs and other events throughout the year.
- Builds relationships with the internal and external stakeholders involved in planning and coordinating community events, including some mid-day, and evening or weekend meetings or outings.
- Required to participate in emergency response/recovery scenarios requiring 24/7 staffing rotation.
- Required staffing of some night and weekend meetings and events.
- Required to follow BWL Safety Manual and wear all required personal protective equipment.
- Attends all required training for safety awareness and/or skills improvement as required by manager, BWL, or governmental agency.
- Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules.
- Predictable and reliable attendance.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Why Should You Apply?
- Competitive salary, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
- Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, and employee assistance program.
- Retirement programs including 401a (100% company paid up to 13% of base salary), 457 match up to $2,500 per year, retiree medical.
- Voluntary benefits including supplemental and dependent life insurance, vision, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, HOPE loan.
About BWL:
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly owned utilities.
The Location:
Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
