Public affairs specialist | Metairie, LA

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  • Location: Metairie, LA

Affairs, each constituting 50% of the job responsibilities. This position involves fostering strong relationships with community and non-profit organizations, managing charitable giving activities, and acting as an ambassador for Cox's community relations and digital equity initiatives.

The role also requires maintaining relationships with government officials and supporting Cox's advocacy efforts at the state and local levels. Responsibilities: Community Relations - 50% Develop and maintain strategic relationships with community and non-profit organizations in the New Orleans market. Represent Cox at community events and external business gatherings. Oversee philanthropic and charitable

giving activity, including non-profit sponsorship and grants requests, in collaboration with the Public Affairs Manager. Lead and coordinate employee giving campaigns, promoting employee participation and charitable contributions.

Facilitate employee engagement by coordinating volunteer opportunities with community partners. Implement communication strategies to promote and support Cox's community relations and digital equity initiatives internally and externally. Government Affairs - 50% Develop and maintain relationships with government officials, primarily on the local level. Work with local governments on permitting, right-of-way, and other local issues. Develop advocacy materials,

including presentations and talking points, for both internal and external stakeholders.

Monitor and analyze proposed legislation and emerging issues that may impact the business. Create and maintain internal legislative tracking reports and contact lists. Support franchising activities and ensure compliance with notice and other franchise-related requirements. Respond to and monitor the resolution of escalated complaints from local, state, and federal government officials. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 2 years' experience in a related field (i. e. Public Affairs, Community Relations, Government Affairs, etc. ). The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and up to 2 years' experience; or 6 years' experience in a related field.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively. Strong networking and relationship-building capabilities. Experience managing philanthropy and charitable giving activities OR experience with and understanding of legislative processes on the state and local levels. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the telecommunications or broadband industries. Experience navigating a matrixed organization.

Experience working in a congressional office, the office of a state or local elected official, or a comparable experience. #LI-045 About Cox Communications Cox Communications is the largest private telecom company in America, serving six million homes and businesses. That's a lot, but we also proudly serve our employees. Our benefits and our award-winning culture are just two of the things that make Cox a coveted place to work. If you're interested in bringing people closer through broadband, smart home tech and more, join Cox Communications today! About Cox Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years.

With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today! Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, interaction (including pregnancy), interactionual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Statement to ALL Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations: Cox accepts resumes only from agencies with which we formally engage their services.

Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Cox employees, Cox hiring manager, or send to any Cox facility. Cox is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes. For more details: jobs-search. org/insurance_metairie-c433265/public-affairs-specialist-metairie_i1971536969

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