Dir Corporate Community Impact
Exelon Corporation, Baltimore, MD, United States
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, 20,000 colleagues strong, serving more than 10.7 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). We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive. 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. Are you in?
Primary Purpose Supporting Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) in Maryland, the Director of Corporate Community Impact will develop, lead, and execute strategic corporate giving programs, energy assistance/community engagement and workforce development initiatives. This includes, but is not limited to, developing and managing strategies that build goodwill, inform, educate and influence external stakeholders’ views and perspectives on Exelon initiatives, as outlined below:
Workforce Collaborative Program
STEM Education & Career Awareness
Develop Workforce Pipeline and Pathway into Energy Careers
Corporate contributions
Events management
Sponsorships
Employee giving campaign
Sports Facilities Management
Employee Volunteer Program and energy assistance
Memberships and dues
Matching Gifts Program
Community and Non‑Profit Relations
Low‑Income outreach and stakeholder management
Employee Board training and placement
Executive Positioning
Monitor and evaluate these initiatives to ensure they support the overall business goals and objectives. Direct and manage staff to accomplish the activities listed above while developing an environment that promotes diversity, high productivity and professional development. In addition, the position will work with market research to develop and lead initiatives that have a direct and positive impact on customer satisfaction, specifically related to corporate reputation and community engagement; lead execution of business objectives by leveraging community partners and non‑profits to support rate cases, legislation, technology enhancements, credit and collection and low‑income programs which are critical elements of the business; ensure that the corporate cultural inclusion values are represented in all the work with community partners and non‑profits; and lead the corporate positioning internally and externally in support of corporate stewardship which impacts overall corporate reputation. This position also involves serving as a point of contact for initiatives with external stakeholders, including municipal officials, councils of government, community groups and a conduit of information and feedback from the external stakeholders and regulatory stakeholders to the company. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.
Primary Duties
Lead and manage the Corporate Relations, community engagement and workforce development staff in the successful completion of the department goals and objectives while remaining within budget. ( 20% )
Build cross‑functional teams to integrate initiatives and reputational strategy into communications, public relations and marketing plans and position corporate citizenship brand. Relate community involvement initiatives to sponsorship impacts. ( 5% )
Recommend and implement corporate giving and workforce development policies and programs that are aligned with the culture of the Company and complement and enhance business objectives. ( 10% )
State the durable development of grantees and structure grants to fully maximize and leverage dollars for the organization. Notify and administer the process of communicating disposition of grant requests. Monitor approved grants to ensure compliance with terms of grants as well as effectiveness. Develop strategies for measuring and evaluating program outcomes. Develop and monitor metrics to measure the effectiveness of grant making and corporate citizenship initiatives. ( 10% )
Represent the corporation’s philanthropic initiatives externally and internally to audiences including the media, the general public, other companies, public officials, foundations and professional associations of grant makers in areas where the corporation facilities exist. Regularly interface with corporate executives, government and external affairs and other departments, business units, and non‑profit community organizations to demonstrate the value of Corporate Relations by managing sponsorships, community and corporate events, the employee giving campaign, and other projects and promotions. Consult with senior management on corporate citizenship strategies, prepare and present reports on department activities. ( 20% )
Research current issues and trends in corporate citizenship and emulate and adapt “world‑class” practices through benchmarking techniques. Develop strategies and techniques for conducting company and community assessments to establish giving priorities that meet community needs and support company’s business objectives. ( 15% )
Develop and monitor the budget to ensure the most effective use of company resources.
Manage the legal, tax and accounting activities of the Foundation to ensure compliance with IRS and other laws and regulations governing its operations. Manage and leverage tax credit programs benefitting non‑profit, educational, and community partnerships. Acts as president of the Foundation Board and runs the grant making process including due diligence, form and process design. Develop and control Foundation’s budget, produce Foundation’s Annual Report and print communication materials describing the Foundation programs. Directs and coordinates the preparation of a range of reports necessary to fulfill compliance requirements. ( 20% )
Job Scope
This position is responsible for managing the annual budget and a staff of professionals. The position is also responsible for the following: Position has direct contact with external constituencies such as current/and/or prospective customers, shareholders, vendors, regulatory, environmental agencies.
Directors of Nonprofit Organizations – discuss requests received for Company support and any special partnership projects, advise them whether or not the Company will be able to support. Officers and management of other corporations – To form partnerships, to benchmark Corporate Relations activities to those of other companies, to discuss issues related to philanthropic involvement and addressing of community issues. Board of Trustees of influential organizations of statewide scope – to discuss community issues and issues related to nonprofit needs/concerns.
Position requires significant after‑hours participation in external events (approx. 40 hours per month).
This individual must act independently and “immediately” and, therefore, is empowered to be the decision maker to external organizations as well as internal business units. Additionally, a fairly high level of authority is required to perform in this role in order to efficiently determine and respond promptly to opportunities that will maximize visibility for the company; reduce the number of “lost opportunities”; or encourage the building of positive relationships with community, corporate leaders and employees.
This position reports to the SVP Governmental, Regulatory and External Affairs for Exelon.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications or equivalent
12 years of relevant experience.
At least 5 years' relevant experience in working with external stakeholders. Community engagement and/or workforce development as a manager or supervisor.
In lieu of degree, 15-20 years of relevant experience.
Experience demonstrating the skills to lead teams and accomplish organizational goals.
Extensive experience demonstrating the skills to respond to and resolve reputational goals.
Experience demonstrating the skills to identify, recommend, and implement process and productivity improvements.
Extensive experience demonstrating the skills to serve as a liaison with customer, communities, low‑income stakeholders, external corporations, government and/or public agencies for complex issues.
Experience demonstrating the skills to adhere to safety rules and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
At least 6 years' experience in public relations, communications, advertising, media relations and/or certification in Public Affairs and in handling community and philanthropic activities/programs.
Graduate degree or graduate level work in Business or Communications desirable.
Extensive experience demonstrating the skills to develop and/or implement customer and community initiatives and strategies.
Experience demonstrating the skills to develop and deliver formal presentations and other communications to internal and external clients such as customer, other departments, public groups, and/or community organizations.
Benefits
Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $158,400.00 / Yr. – $217,800.00 / Yr. plus an additional $50 K in Long Term Incentive Plan annually
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 30%
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.
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Primary Purpose Supporting Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) in Maryland, the Director of Corporate Community Impact will develop, lead, and execute strategic corporate giving programs, energy assistance/community engagement and workforce development initiatives. This includes, but is not limited to, developing and managing strategies that build goodwill, inform, educate and influence external stakeholders’ views and perspectives on Exelon initiatives, as outlined below:
Workforce Collaborative Program
STEM Education & Career Awareness
Develop Workforce Pipeline and Pathway into Energy Careers
Corporate contributions
Events management
Sponsorships
Employee giving campaign
Sports Facilities Management
Employee Volunteer Program and energy assistance
Memberships and dues
Matching Gifts Program
Community and Non‑Profit Relations
Low‑Income outreach and stakeholder management
Employee Board training and placement
Executive Positioning
Monitor and evaluate these initiatives to ensure they support the overall business goals and objectives. Direct and manage staff to accomplish the activities listed above while developing an environment that promotes diversity, high productivity and professional development. In addition, the position will work with market research to develop and lead initiatives that have a direct and positive impact on customer satisfaction, specifically related to corporate reputation and community engagement; lead execution of business objectives by leveraging community partners and non‑profits to support rate cases, legislation, technology enhancements, credit and collection and low‑income programs which are critical elements of the business; ensure that the corporate cultural inclusion values are represented in all the work with community partners and non‑profits; and lead the corporate positioning internally and externally in support of corporate stewardship which impacts overall corporate reputation. This position also involves serving as a point of contact for initiatives with external stakeholders, including municipal officials, councils of government, community groups and a conduit of information and feedback from the external stakeholders and regulatory stakeholders to the company. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.
Primary Duties
Lead and manage the Corporate Relations, community engagement and workforce development staff in the successful completion of the department goals and objectives while remaining within budget. ( 20% )
Build cross‑functional teams to integrate initiatives and reputational strategy into communications, public relations and marketing plans and position corporate citizenship brand. Relate community involvement initiatives to sponsorship impacts. ( 5% )
Recommend and implement corporate giving and workforce development policies and programs that are aligned with the culture of the Company and complement and enhance business objectives. ( 10% )
State the durable development of grantees and structure grants to fully maximize and leverage dollars for the organization. Notify and administer the process of communicating disposition of grant requests. Monitor approved grants to ensure compliance with terms of grants as well as effectiveness. Develop strategies for measuring and evaluating program outcomes. Develop and monitor metrics to measure the effectiveness of grant making and corporate citizenship initiatives. ( 10% )
Represent the corporation’s philanthropic initiatives externally and internally to audiences including the media, the general public, other companies, public officials, foundations and professional associations of grant makers in areas where the corporation facilities exist. Regularly interface with corporate executives, government and external affairs and other departments, business units, and non‑profit community organizations to demonstrate the value of Corporate Relations by managing sponsorships, community and corporate events, the employee giving campaign, and other projects and promotions. Consult with senior management on corporate citizenship strategies, prepare and present reports on department activities. ( 20% )
Research current issues and trends in corporate citizenship and emulate and adapt “world‑class” practices through benchmarking techniques. Develop strategies and techniques for conducting company and community assessments to establish giving priorities that meet community needs and support company’s business objectives. ( 15% )
Develop and monitor the budget to ensure the most effective use of company resources.
Manage the legal, tax and accounting activities of the Foundation to ensure compliance with IRS and other laws and regulations governing its operations. Manage and leverage tax credit programs benefitting non‑profit, educational, and community partnerships. Acts as president of the Foundation Board and runs the grant making process including due diligence, form and process design. Develop and control Foundation’s budget, produce Foundation’s Annual Report and print communication materials describing the Foundation programs. Directs and coordinates the preparation of a range of reports necessary to fulfill compliance requirements. ( 20% )
Job Scope
This position is responsible for managing the annual budget and a staff of professionals. The position is also responsible for the following: Position has direct contact with external constituencies such as current/and/or prospective customers, shareholders, vendors, regulatory, environmental agencies.
Directors of Nonprofit Organizations – discuss requests received for Company support and any special partnership projects, advise them whether or not the Company will be able to support. Officers and management of other corporations – To form partnerships, to benchmark Corporate Relations activities to those of other companies, to discuss issues related to philanthropic involvement and addressing of community issues. Board of Trustees of influential organizations of statewide scope – to discuss community issues and issues related to nonprofit needs/concerns.
Position requires significant after‑hours participation in external events (approx. 40 hours per month).
This individual must act independently and “immediately” and, therefore, is empowered to be the decision maker to external organizations as well as internal business units. Additionally, a fairly high level of authority is required to perform in this role in order to efficiently determine and respond promptly to opportunities that will maximize visibility for the company; reduce the number of “lost opportunities”; or encourage the building of positive relationships with community, corporate leaders and employees.
This position reports to the SVP Governmental, Regulatory and External Affairs for Exelon.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications or equivalent
12 years of relevant experience.
At least 5 years' relevant experience in working with external stakeholders. Community engagement and/or workforce development as a manager or supervisor.
In lieu of degree, 15-20 years of relevant experience.
Experience demonstrating the skills to lead teams and accomplish organizational goals.
Extensive experience demonstrating the skills to respond to and resolve reputational goals.
Experience demonstrating the skills to identify, recommend, and implement process and productivity improvements.
Extensive experience demonstrating the skills to serve as a liaison with customer, communities, low‑income stakeholders, external corporations, government and/or public agencies for complex issues.
Experience demonstrating the skills to adhere to safety rules and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
At least 6 years' experience in public relations, communications, advertising, media relations and/or certification in Public Affairs and in handling community and philanthropic activities/programs.
Graduate degree or graduate level work in Business or Communications desirable.
Extensive experience demonstrating the skills to develop and/or implement customer and community initiatives and strategies.
Experience demonstrating the skills to develop and deliver formal presentations and other communications to internal and external clients such as customer, other departments, public groups, and/or community organizations.
Benefits
Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $158,400.00 / Yr. – $217,800.00 / Yr. plus an additional $50 K in Long Term Incentive Plan annually
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 30%
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.
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