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Montana Staffing

Community Relations Manager

Montana Staffing, Helena, Montana, us, 59604

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Community Relations Manager

Qualifications include: Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills Degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Communications, Engineering or minimum of five years relevant equivalent experience required Demonstrate considerable working knowledge of civic and business structures in the Bozeman area and communities throughout Montana Ability to interact with the public and develop positive customer and community relationships Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required Demonstrable leadership, conflict resolution and change agent skills required Duties include: Establish productive, positive and effective relationships with business, civic, and local government leaders Represent NorthWestern Energy in various economic development opportunities including Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development groups Assist in the establishment of position papers for consistent and appropriate company messages Identify strengths and challenges in each community Review existing agreements, develop consistent strategies, identify opportunities, and establish professional relationships in the communities served Establish process to track large projects for targeted communities Represent NorthWestern Energy at public meetings and forums Develop and/or present informational presentations to governmental and civic groups Assess development opportunities in relation to siting of commercial and residential development Work with local Contribution Committees for charitable giving Support local employee community/volunteer involvement Develop methodology to measure productivity and effectiveness of Community Relations actions and outreach programs Evaluate and establish methods to grow the utility business Develop and implement a community action plan Represent NorthWestern Energy on non-profit Boards Must be able to travel up to and in excess of 60% of the time and be available to represent NorthWestern Energy at various evening and weekend functions Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, Code of Conduct and Ethics, and strategic business objectives Full-time position. $83,600 - $139,300 annually, depending on experience. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Program (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents); Life Insurance (company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available); tuition reimbursement; competitive pay (scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities); paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities; paid training opportunities; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.