If you know how to work as part of a diverse team, build relationships and have fun, Easton Utilities is the place for you! As an employee in one of our divisions - Electric, Gas, Water, Wastewater, Cable, Internet, Engineering or Customer Service - you'll receive training and the support you need to build your career. We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefit package.

Easton Utilities is currently seeking to fill the position for a Manager of External Affairs.

JOB OBJECTIVE: To play an integral strategic role encompassing policy oversight, growth planning, infrastructure funding mechanisms, and external partnership cultivation to drive sustainable development and uphold the organization’s commitment to affordable, reliable and accessible utility services across Easton and Talbot County. The Manager of External Affairs will evaluate public policy issues, anticipate regulatory policy shifts, and analyze emerging technologies to inform executive decision-making through insightful analysis of projections, alternatives and impact trade-offs that balance risk management with return potentials. The Manager of External Affairs will be responsible for the oversight and coordination of all grant funding pursuits for Easton Utilities including the research, application, networking, management and administration of the entire grant funding process.

While proactively ushering influence across elected bodies, government agencies, stakeholders, and external affairs, this position will accelerate strategic initiatives to responsibly power quality of life as Easton Utilities continues its customer-focused public service mission.
This is a full-time, exempt position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in related field and five years related experience in the areas of:

• public policy
• infrastructure grant funding
• developing legislative partnerships
• conducting research for strategic and/or special projects

If you are interested and qualified, please complete the online application and upload a resume by March 25, 2024.