External: Company: New York State &amp; Gas Corp, an Avangrid CompanyDepartment: NY President OfficeJob Title: Municipal &amp; Community Programs SpecialistLocation: Mechanicville NY / Albany NYWork Model: OfficeThe salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from $79,680.00 to $99,600.00.What We Offer:<ul><li>Competitive benefits and growth opportunities</li><li>Generous performance‑based bonuses</li><li>12% 401(k) match</li><li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways</li></ul>                                                                                                                                                         For more information, please visit: <a href="https://www.avangrid.com/peopleandtalent/careercenter/health-and-wellbeing">Benefits - Avangrid</a>Job SummaryThis position is responsible for managing programs and initiatives that support achievement of the State Government, Municipal &amp; Community and Business Relations team objectives related to spending, procurement, corporate donations, community events, outreach and constituent issue resolution.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>1. Responsible for planning, monitoring and reporting on the department budget, working in close collaboration with Vice President and business are leadership to ensure annual budgets are met.</li></ul><ul><li>2. Responsible for managing the tracking and reporting of lobbying and Board of Elections compliance in close collaboration with the Vice President.  </li></ul><ul><li>3. Manage all procurement activities for the department including developing requests for proposal, technical bid evaluation, purchase order creating and invoice processing to ensure department needs are met and vendors are paid in a timely manner..</li></ul><ul><li>4. Manage corporate donations program through vetting recommendations with Vice President, securing all required paperwork from external organizations, ensuring all donations have executive approval and meet corporate compliance rules, processing payments and managing budget. Coordinate and participate in recognition events related to corporate donations.</li></ul><ul><li>5. Responsible for maintaining the government officials contact database to promote prompt, efficient and effective communications to advance the interests of external stakeholders and the Company.</li></ul><ul><li>6. Applies knowledge and skills to effectively resolve constituent issues related to the Company which are raised by elected officials.</li></ul><ul><li>7. Coordinate public information meetings, public hearings and town meetings related to assigned projects.</li></ul><ul><li>8. Organize special events such as meetings and volunteer opportunities for team members.</li></ul><ul><li>9. Responsible for supporting the PLO team prior to and during emergency events by distributing press releases and other relevant information to government officials.</li><li>10. Assist in coordinating public information meetings, public hearings, Legislative and town meeting related to assigned projects.  </li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Education &amp; Experience Required:<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience is preferred or an Associate’s Degree with 5 years’ relevant experience.</li><li>Relevant experience includes customer service, managing corporate department budgets, public affairs, government affairs or communications.</li><li>Experience working with community organizations or in a setting that engages with community organizations is preferred.  </li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Skills/Abilities:<ul><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to effectively interact with external stakeholders.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point applications.</li><li>Self-motivated and ability to work independently.</li></ul></li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience working with community organizations is preferred.</li></ul>Competencies<ul><li>Growth &amp; Continuous Improvement</li></ul><ul><li>Initiative &amp; Change</li></ul><ul><li>Focused on Results</li></ul><ul><li>Customer Centric (internal and/or external)</li></ul><ul><li>Communication</li></ul><ul><li>Collaboration</li></ul><ul><li>Leadership (people managers/leaders)</li></ul>Company:NY STATE ELECTRIC &amp; GAS CORPMobility InformationPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.  This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&amp;P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.Job Posting End Date:July-26-2026

Avangrid is a leading sustainable energy company transitioning America toward a clean and connected future headquartered in Orange, CT, and has a footprint in 24 states with $40 billion in assets. Our primary businesses are Networks, which serves 3.3 million electric and natural gas customers in the Northeast, and Renewables, the third-largest renewable energy company in the U.S. with a diverse onshore and offshore renewable energy portfolio. With more than 7,000 employees, Avangrid has built a culture that blends diversity, equity and inclusion guided by the company&rsquo;s ESG+F framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This has led to recognition by JUST Capital in 2021 and 2022 as one of America&rsquo;s best corporate citizens and second in utilities for our commitment to the environment and the communities we serve. Avangrid has been named one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies for four consecutive years by the Ethisphere Institute.

Municipal & Community Programs Spec

External: Company: New York State &amp; Gas Corp, an Avangrid CompanyDepartment: NY President OfficeJob Title: Municipal &amp; Community Programs SpecialistLocation: Mechanicville NY / Albany NYWork Model: OfficeThe salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from $79,680.00 to $99,600.00.What We Offer:<ul><li>Competitive benefits and growth opportunities</li><li>Generous performance‑based bonuses</li><li>12% 401(k) match</li><li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways</li></ul>                                                                                                                                                         For more information, please visit: <a href="https://www.avangrid.com/peopleandtalent/careercenter/health-and-wellbeing">Benefits - Avangrid</a>Job SummaryThis position is responsible for managing programs and initiatives that support achievement of the State Government, Municipal &amp; Community and Business Relations team objectives related to spending, procurement, corporate donations, community events, outreach and constituent issue resolution.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>1. Responsible for planning, monitoring and reporting on the department budget, working in close collaboration with Vice President and business are leadership to ensure annual budgets are met.</li></ul><ul><li>2. Responsible for managing the tracking and reporting of lobbying and Board of Elections compliance in close collaboration with the Vice President.  </li></ul><ul><li>3. Manage all procurement activities for the department including developing requests for proposal, technical bid evaluation, purchase order creating and invoice processing to ensure department needs are met and vendors are paid in a timely manner..</li></ul><ul><li>4. Manage corporate donations program through vetting recommendations with Vice President, securing all required paperwork from external organizations, ensuring all donations have executive approval and meet corporate compliance rules, processing payments and managing budget. Coordinate and participate in recognition events related to corporate donations.</li></ul><ul><li>5. Responsible for maintaining the government officials contact database to promote prompt, efficient and effective communications to advance the interests of external stakeholders and the Company.</li></ul><ul><li>6. Applies knowledge and skills to effectively resolve constituent issues related to the Company which are raised by elected officials.</li></ul><ul><li>7. Coordinate public information meetings, public hearings and town meetings related to assigned projects.</li></ul><ul><li>8. Organize special events such as meetings and volunteer opportunities for team members.</li></ul><ul><li>9. Responsible for supporting the PLO team prior to and during emergency events by distributing press releases and other relevant information to government officials.</li><li>10. Assist in coordinating public information meetings, public hearings, Legislative and town meeting related to assigned projects.  </li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Education &amp; Experience Required:<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience is preferred or an Associate’s Degree with 5 years’ relevant experience.</li><li>Relevant experience includes customer service, managing corporate department budgets, public affairs, government affairs or communications.</li><li>Experience working with community organizations or in a setting that engages with community organizations is preferred.  </li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Skills/Abilities:<ul><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to effectively interact with external stakeholders.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point applications.</li><li>Self-motivated and ability to work independently.</li></ul></li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience working with community organizations is preferred.</li></ul>Competencies<ul><li>Growth &amp; Continuous Improvement</li></ul><ul><li>Initiative &amp; Change</li></ul><ul><li>Focused on Results</li></ul><ul><li>Customer Centric (internal and/or external)</li></ul><ul><li>Communication</li></ul><ul><li>Collaboration</li></ul><ul><li>Leadership (people managers/leaders)</li></ul>Company:NY STATE ELECTRIC &amp; GAS CORPMobility InformationPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.  This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&amp;P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.Job Posting End Date:July-26-2026

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