Director, Government & Community Strategy

JOB SUMMARY
Reporting within Charter’s regional government affairs organization, the Director, Government & Community will develop and implement strategies for government and community initiatives to enhance the company’s image. This job will support the government affairs functions within the region, which may include, among other things, event planning and execution, community investment, and strategic use of local programming assets.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience

Develop, coordinate, and execute government focused community activities across a designated regional area

Support government affairs objectives by enhancing company’s public image in the communities served

Draft, analyze, and/or present legislation, franchise/contract language, amendments, and testimony as necessary and perform legislative and regulatory advocacy

Establish, build and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with community leaders, not-for-profit organizations, key corporate departments and other internal and external third party constituencies

Work with government affairs to develop a strategic community strategy for the region, including identifying and coordinating community events, sponsorships and charitable contributions designed to support government affairs business objectives and policy initiatives

Direct strategies and activities that promote company visibility, build a strong company image, and increase public awareness of company’s commitment to the communities it serves

Develop and manage departmental budgets related to these objectives for the region

Track region-wide participation levels for community initiatives; assist in development of collateral materials and work with government affairs counterparts to meet departmental objectives

Performs other duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Effective written, verbal and presentation skills
Proven success cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with external constituencies, including community partners, government officials and other government and quasi-governmental organizations
Ability to multi-task and keep numerous projects on track and on budget
Proven project management experience, particularly with leading cross-functional teams
Demonstrated results in developing and implementing successful programs and campaigns and executing events
Effective business planning and forecasting skills
Ability to think strategically and anticipate future trends, needs and expectations
Effective analytic, organizational, and problem solving skills
Ability to focus on overall strategy of the region
Demonstrated team and relationship building skills
Proven leadership and mentoring skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Power Point, Outlook, Publishing, etc.)

Required Education
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years
Community or government affairs experience - 8-10
Management experience - 5+

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment
Travel as required

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