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Government Affairs Manager

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), remote work
United States, Delaware, Dover
Jan 29, 2025
Description Position: Government Affairs Manager Hybrid Remote, located within commutable distance to Dover, DE What makes us great: At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships. Your role in our success: The Governmental Affairs Manager is responsible for initiating, developing, and preserving key governmental relationships with federal, state, and local officials and staff, as well as business and community leaders to successfully support and achieve business unit goals and objectives. The incumbent will provide recommendations on local and state policy initiatives, and political activities that impact Chesapeake's business units. What you'll be working on... Establishes and maintains relationships with federal, state, and local elected officials in Delaware. Develops governmental relationships with other utility companies, agencies, and associations. Participates in the communication of the natural gas advocacy campaign. Maintains the governmental/political and community outreach strategy playbook plan and assignments. Researches and prepares for political environments ahead of business development. Drafts and monitors business, energy and regulatory legislation impacting Chesapeake. Provides legislative support for new business and regulatory initiatives, as needed. Attends political and other activities in our service territories. Drafts and delivers presentations on legislative activities. Performs all other duties as assigned by Governmental Affairs Director. Who you are... Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Communications or Business Five (5) years of political experience in lobbying or communications experience. Standard Driver's License High level awareness of the legislative process. Excellent communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills. Intermediate skill in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to effectively speak publicly and deliver presentations. Ability to effectively build and maintain relationships. Where you'll be working: Hybrid remote work structure with office location in either Dover, DE, some travel required. Benefits/what's in it for you? Flexible work arrangement Competitive base salary Fantastic opportunities for career growth Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities Monthly recognition events Endless wellness initiatives and community events Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE! Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time! Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com. Qualifications Education Bachelors of Communications (required) Experience 3 - 5 years: three to five years (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor 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 contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)