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Company: hawaiianel We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company. Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package. Posting End Date: 02/28/2025 at 11:59 PM HST BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION: The M NI GOVT & COMM AFFAIRS Department of the M GOVT RELATIONS Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional) JOB FUNCTION: Develops, implements, and coordinates community relations strategies and programs to further the Company’s goals and objectives, including identifying critical community issues and concerns that potentially impact the Company and recommending actions designed to address them. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Develops and implements strategic community outreach plans and tactics aimed at advancing significant Company initiatives. Actions focus on raising awareness about and gaining community support for the Company’s renewable energy goals, including hazard mitigation efforts and planning for new generation resources. Recruits, manages, and supervises large groups of company volunteers for high visibility community projects, ensuring safe work practices and conditions. Informs and educates management and employees about customer and community concerns that may impact operations. Functions as the company’s liaison with customer and community stakeholders for major capital projects and smaller-scale projects. Provides support to education and consumer affairs programs to foster positive relationships and promote conservation and efficiency programs. Assists with responding to inquiries from federal, state, and county elected officials and government agencies. Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge Requirements A Bachelor’s degree in business, a related field, or equivalent work experience. Working knowledge of key community organizations and business. Working knowledge of federal, state, economic, business, and political climates. Demonstrated knowledge of communications and information dissemination tools and techniques. Working knowledge of personal computers and related software applications. Working knowledge of digital communications platforms and channels. Expert knowledge of Company operations; working knowledge of utility industry operations. Skills Requirements Leadership skills and ability to work with a variety of individuals. Ability to handle sensitive issues with professionalism. Strong interpersonal skills to influence and persuade. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage volunteer groups. Excellent writing and presentation skills. Experience Requirements Three to five years of experience in public affairs. Several years (3-5) of project management experience, desired. Role: Professional Number of Vacancies: 1 Hiring Range: The hiring range for the PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST position is $85,700.00 to $109,300.00. About Hawaiian Electric Companies Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources. Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position. EEO Statement Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. We actively seek diversity among our employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO.

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