We are currently looking for a Full Time PR Director/Community and Project Outreach Specialist V   within Oil & Gas Industry   - Salt Lake City, Utah.

Hybrid - 4 days in office, remote on Friday Salary: 130-150K

The Community & Project Outreach Specialist V is responsible for serving as the primary face of the company and central contact point for local outreach and engagement efforts. This is a highly collaborative position and will interact with operations personnel and internal business partners in addition to community leaders and organizations. The ability to guide the application of local/public outreach efforts, communication strategies, project management and change forward culture are keys to success. Provides strategic direction for outreach and engagement activities; develops strategic plans to build and enhance our credibility and trust with local public officials and communities

Reviews public landscape including market statistics, key civil and political players, and communications trends

Supports business leaders in preparation to represent the company at public and trade association meetings; prepares and researches for presentations to local municipalities, non-governmental organizations, and special interest groups

Identifies emerging issues and develops risk mitigation strategies

Identifies outsourcing or consulting needs; handles third party firms that are hired to assist in local outreach or engagement activities

Works with others to ensure project statuses are communicated to business partners; cultivates relationships with key business partners

Assists with the generation of FERC regulatory deliverables; acquires knowledge of FERC pre-filing and filing requirements for outreach

Analyzes the efficiency and effectiveness of outreach activities and interventions, and provides recommendations for improvement

Other duties as assigned

Requirements Required: Bachelor's degree in public Affairs, Communications, or Political Science; a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Government Affairs, Project Management

Preferred: Master's degree in public relations; a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Government Affairs, Project Management