AES Indiana Community Impact Manager

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.

AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

The Community Impact Lead plays a pivotal role in driving strategic outreach efforts to enhance the company's engagement with community partners. This position leads the activation of community partnerships and aligning community presence with business strategy. The role also includes building alliances with various community groups, managing volunteer programs in the community, and partnering with HR to implement employee engagement initiatives aligned to community impact strategy.

 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the activation of Community Impact partnerships for AES Indiana, including coordination of programming with various civic and community meetings and activities
• Assist with the development of the Community Impact vision, including investment strategy, for AES Indiana
• Align community presence and community engagement with business strategy to ensure focus on customer and workforce of the future
• Build relationships and alliances with various civic, minority, and neighborhood groups
• Develop and execute Company volunteer programs, including AES Indiana Day in the Parks, including oversight of the committee and event logistics
• Manage United Way of Central Indiana employee giving campaign including oversight of the committee and event logistics
• Work in partnership with Communications to create communications strategy for AES Indiana employees in order to engage in attendance/participation in events, volunteer activities, and UWCI giving campaign
• Plans, develops and arranges for AES Indiana displays and staffing at various community meetings, conventions and conferences
• Encourages and recruits employees to participate in community activities and volunteer opportunities
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications:    

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Affairs, or similar field from an accredited college or university
• At least 8-10 years relevant experience in external relations, marketing, or public affairs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong platform skills for public speaking, professional presentations and community interactions
• Microsoft Office skills; virtual meeting platform(s) such as Zoom or Teams; experience with a CRM tool such as Salesforce
• Experience in working with large groups and taking a leadership role exemplifying above average team participation and team development skills
• Self-starter and able to work with a minimum of supervision
  
  

Personal Attributes and Traits:

• Ability to balance priorities and manage development of multiple events
• Comfort working cross-functionally and developing consensus
• Natural leadership skills with the ability to take the lead and work successfully with people across internal functional groups
• Excellent communicator, both in writing and speaking
• Process and results oriented
• Willingness to learn and gain experience in communications, marketing, local governmental processes, event planning, community organizing, and the energy industry
• Global mindset and comfort with working with people from multiple different backgrounds and cultures
• Team player, knowing that what we will build as a team will be better than what we would each build alone; “no task is beneath me” attitude
• Exemplify our Values of Safety First, Highest Standards, and All Together
  
  

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.