Community Relations Specialist

Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

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Primary Purpose

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

At BGE the Community Relations Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and effectiveness of nonprofit board management, event coordination, and community engagement initiatives for the Corporate Community Impact team. This position is responsible for streamlining the administrative processes related to the nonprofit board tool, facilitating successful board training sessions, and providing logistical support for key events and sponsorships. Note: The successful candidate may be required to work extended hours, including storm coverage and other emergent needs.

Primary Duties

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Nonprofit Board Tool Management and Training Sessions:

• Lead quarterly maintenance and updates for the nonprofit board engagement tool, ensuring all reports, dashboards, and system components are current and accurate.
• Handle ongoing administrative tasks, including the addition of reports and changes to the dashboard.
• Coordinate logistics for board training sessions, including recruitment, sign-up, and setup for both in-person and virtual events.

Event Coordination:

• Manage event logistics including attendee coordination, event registration, ad material preparation, and speaker coordination.
• Collaborate with the business analyst to identify attendees and ensure seamless registration for events.
• Ensure events are added to the CCI calendar, send invites to attendees, and update event details in weekly reports.
• Track and report on event attendance and impact.
• Oversee event sponsorships, including the coordination of sponsorship materials, tracking attendance, and managing communication with sponsors and speakers.

Community Engagement & Support:

• Manage engagement for BGE-sponsored walks and participate in impactful storytelling via social media.
• Assist with BGE's Special Grant programs, providing administrative support and coordination as needed.
• Provide ongoing support to grantees and resolve system issues via Cybergrants.

Survey & Email Management:

• Create Microsoft surveys for Corporate Relations and manage survey responses.
• Review and evaluate email inquiries to the CCI mailbox, responding to both internal and external partners.
• Respond to inquiries from MarComms for external partner communications.

Other Support:

• Provide administrative support to other workstreams, including Workforce Development and Community Engagement.
• Attend CCI-sponsored events as needed to ensure smooth execution and support engagement.
• Prepare presentation materials for Charitable Committee and CCRC meetings.
• Support Powering Communities initiatives with coordination and communication as needed.
• Stakeholder database creation and management

Job Scope

JOB SCOPE

• This is an individual contributor position that works under general supervision and frequently performs non-routine work.
• This position requires an elevated attention to detail; therefore, we are seeking a candidate who is detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• The candidate should also have a high proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, marketing or related discipline and 2-5 years related experience in private sector or nonprofit community affairs, public relations or related area, OR in lieu of bachelor's degree, 6-9 years of relevant experience.
• Skill requirements: written and verbal communications, project development and coordination, relationship development, event marketing, project management, and computer proficiency.
• Proficiency with PC applications to include Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust and work effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Benefits

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $68,000.00/Yr. - $93,500.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 10%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.