Coordinator, Community Engagement
@ National Grid

Albany, NY
$75,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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About National Grid

At National Grid, we light up the world by harnessing the unique strengths of our people. Join us as a Coordinator, Community Engagement and be part of a team that's driving forward the energy transition, creating a brighter, more sustainable future for all.

Job Purpose

This role supports the External Affairs team in building National Grid's reputation by enhancing profiles with regional communities through administrative support, resource coordination, and project management.

Key Accountabilities

  • Develop external engagement strategies, manage project budgets, and administer grants.
  • Plan and track activities with community organizations and influencers.
  • Organize volunteer projects with local nonprofits and municipalities.
  • Coordinate with regional managers to identify engagement opportunities and provide performance metrics.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders.
  • Identify and evaluate sponsorship opportunities aligned with company goals.
  • Advise senior leaders on community insights.
  • Track and report progress against KPIs and update leadership accordingly.
  • Attend community and volunteer events including outside regular business hours.
  • Support emergency response efforts during extreme weather events or outages.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in community engagement, corporate giving, volunteerism, or nonprofit operations
  • Willingness to travel throughout Eastern New York and occasionally beyond
  • Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience in managing multiple priorities with high standards
  • Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences
  • Proficiency in digital tools for tracking engagement activities and administering grants

Salary and Career Path

The salary range is $70K - $80K per year. This role offers a career path with advancement opportunities as you develop technical skills and expertise within National Grid.

Additional Information

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and fosters an inclusive culture. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply.

Key skills/competency

  • community engagement
  • project management
  • stakeholder relations
  • grant administration
  • volunteer coordination
  • strategic planning
  • event organization
  • performance metrics
  • emergency response
  • digital proficiency

How to Get Hired at National Grid

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight community engagement and project management skills.
  • Research National Grid's culture: Understand their mission and values.
  • Showcase relevant experience: Emphasize stakeholder coordination and digital tracking know-how.
  • Prepare for interviews: Discuss your experience with community initiatives.
  • Follow up: Email your application to the hiring manager.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review digital tracking tools.
Understand budget and grant systems.
Practice project management software.
Brush up on KPI reporting methods.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you handled multiple tasks.
Explain stakeholder conflict resolution strategies.
Detail your experience in community engagement.
Discuss handling last-minute event changes.

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