Senior Community & Public Affairs Specialist

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At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities.  We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy.  When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between.  We want you to be safe, happy and healthy.  That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Ready to make an impact across Iowa? Join Alliant Energy as a Senior Community & Public Affairs Specialist and become the trusted voice that strengthens communities and builds lasting partnerships. In this dynamic role, you’ll frequently travel throughout the state—including overnight—to connect with local leaders, advocate for customers, and shape policies that matter. If you thrive on relationship-building, community engagement, and driving positive change, this is your opportunity to lead where it counts

Job Summary

Senior Community & Public Affairs Specialist supports policies, programs, and partnerships that serve Alliant Energy customers and strengthen communities where the company operates. This role focuses on building and maintaining relationships at regional, local, city, and municipal levels to position the company as a trusted partner delivering value to customers and stakeholders. This position assists in developing and implementing stakeholder engagement and coalition-building activities that support community outcomes and public policy objectives. Monitors local issues, ordinances, and policies that may impact customers, employees, and shareowners, and provides recommendations to internal teams.

What you will do

• Builds and maintains relationships with city, county, municipal, and community leaders, local officials, and partner organizations to support Alliant Energy’s presence and reputation in the regions it serves.

• Monitors and reports on local government and community activity, identifying potential risks and opportunities and sharing insights with internal teams for consideration.

• Supports advocacy efforts by representing Alliant Energy in meetings with local officials, community organizations, and associations, ensuring company priorities are communicated effectively.

• Assists in implementing stakeholder and 3rd party coalition engagement activities that strengthen partnerships and advance business and community objectives.

• Contributes to local public affairs and communications initiatives, including events and messaging that promote visibility and reinforce Alliant Energy’s community contributions.

• Coordinates community engagement activities that align with business objectives, representing Alliant Energy at events and forums as needed.

• Provides input during issues or crises by supporting community-facing communications and engagement efforts.

• Collaborates with internal teams to ensure messaging and engagement activities align with company objectives.

• Tracks and reports on engagement activities to inform continuous improvement and demonstrate impact.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support Alliant Energy’s values and purpose to serve customers and strengthen communities.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Communications, Public Affairs, Government Affairs, or related Field Preferred.

Required Experience

• 5 years of experience in legislative, government, public or community affairs.

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

• Approximately 20% in-state and some overnight travel required.

• Ability to work outside normal business hours.

Key Skills

• Competitive Intelligence • Data Interpretations • Government Relations • Lobbying • Market Analysis • Policy Analysis • Policy Guidelines • Political Strategies • Professional Advocacy • Regulatory Compliance • Storytelling

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Pay Range:

This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

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Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
 

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