Representative, Local Government and Community Affairs presso Cheniere Energy, Inc.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Associate Representative / Representative, Local Government and Community Affairs, is a key position within the Policy, Government and Public Affairs department that is responsible for designing, developing and executing strategies that drive the Company’s government and public affairs engagement in the region near the facility.

This position reports to the Director, Local Government and Community Affairs and provides a wide range of support to the State and Local Government Affairs team. The role serves as one of the company’s community representatives with stakeholders, including elected officials, agency representatives, non-governmental organizations, non-profit entities, industry associations for the company’s local operations, and other members of the community. This individual is required to develop and maintain relationships and work successfully with these key stakeholders. 

The individual will be required to analyze known and potential social risks and develop strategies and actions to mitigate those risks including recommendations for social investments.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Builds and maintains positive relationships with key external stakeholders, including public, government, community leaders, environmental organizations, business and industry groups and other organizations whose work and missions impact the business and operations of Cheniere. 

• Works closely with internal stakeholders including construction and operations teams to understand operational challenges, proactively identifying issues including potential legislative or regulatory changes and or impacts to the community.  Once identified, participates in developing strategies to address issues including proactive collaboration with industry groups/associations. 

• Under the direction of leadership, implements local stakeholder engagement plans to positively impact relationships with local key constituencies and audiences. Maintains the Site stakeholder engagement plan.

• Identifies and analyzes social risks to help mitigate operational risks from a social perspective and better inform our investment strategy.  Maintains the Site social risk register. 

• Develops strategic social impact investments that protect the social license to operate. 

• Facilitates and leads necessary communications with local elected officials, business groups, residents, and other local stakeholder groups, including giving prepared remarks, participating in local stakeholder forums, and speaking about Cheniere activities in a public setting to inform and engage stakeholders about the Company’s projects and impacts.

• Prepares well-written, concise briefings and summaries related to local issues management and stakeholder engagement.

• Works closely with Site Management, Corporate Giving, Communications, and various business units across the company to align needs of internal and external stakeholders and company goals.

• Facilitate and lead site tour coordination for community stakeholders and officials in coordination with corporate events and security

• Participates in local business and community events to promote awareness and the importance of Cheniere’s role in the community. 

• Identifies local stakeholder outreach opportunities for the Site SPL senior leadership and facilitates the outreach opportunities.

• Accountable for coordinating local community giving activities, including event planning, volunteer recruitment and working within budget.

• Ensure all community giving activities are conducted to the highest standards and adhere to all company policies and compliance requirements.

• Work collaboratively to support state government initiatives and tasks as needed

• Performs other job-related duties as requested.

KNOWLEDGE

• Possesses basic knowledge of state and local government structures and processes in Texas and Louisiana.

• Understands key elements of the natural gas industry and operations and how to effectively engage with key stakeholders, internal and external.

• Has the knowledge and expertise to identify social and political risks, create a strategy for engagement and mitigation actions, and develop social investment strategies.

• Has the working knowledge of social impacts and risks and how operations may impact communities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education and Certifications:  Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:  

• Associate Representative: Zero to two (0-2) years of experience in communications, government relations and/or public affairs, preferred. 

• Representative: Three (3) or more years of experience in communications, government relations and/or public affairs, preferred. 

DIRECT REPORTS

There are no direct reports. 

FREEDOM TO ACT

Ability to multi-task and function in a highly dynamic atmosphere; must exercise discretion independently within Cheniere’s values.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Job is performed in a typical office environment, but is subject to time pressures and constraints, and is often dependent on input from others. 

• Frequent work responsibilities occur in the evenings and weekends. 

• Frequent local travel during work hours will be required (>50%).

• Often exposed to stressful situations.

• Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations.

ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental, or emotional disability.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.

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