Description: A Fortune 5 oil and gas company is seeking an experienced, senior-level individual to be based in Brooklyn, NY to provide strategic services in community outreach, government relations, communications and issues management for high-profile remediation and reclamation projects.

In this role, you will lead community relations efforts and work to build public trust and credibility as a responsible corporate neighbor. Responsibilities will include developing a strategic approach in working with external stakeholders including elected officials, neighbors, businesses, regulatory agencies and ENGO’s, to address issues related to health, safety, environmental impacts, property values, and more. You will develop and maintain communication materials for remediation projects and litigation cases, serve as spokesperson for local media inquiries and identify opportunities for integrated communications to advance and support corporate initiatives.

To qualify, you will have a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred), demonstrated ability to work in teams, and 10 or more years of public affairs experience that includes community relations, communications and work on remediation and/or brownfield sites. You’ll be a masterful relationship builder. You’ll be effective at stakeholder mapping and engagement. You’ll also be highly independent, demonstrate initiative and self-motivation. With prior experiences in community relations, you’ll also bring the ability to influence at all levels and have prior success with gaining alignment/agreement from divergent groups. Individuals who are intimately familiar with or active within the Brooklyn borough and it's culture, politics and communities are highly preferred.

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to jlee@apcoworldwide.com

SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 12/08/11