United Global Technologies · 20 hours ago
Corporate Relations Specialist
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expUnited Global Technologies is seeking a Corporate Relations Specialist to serve as a key liaison with the Baton Rouge community, focusing on stakeholder engagement and reputation management. The role involves developing communication plans, managing community relations, and providing strategic counsel on local political and regulatory matters.
Information ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
Hiring Manager
Jason Monastra
Responsibilities
Lead community engagement and internal communications
Develop and execute stakeholder engagement and communications plans for growth projects, potentially encompassing both conventional expansions or major operational events (planned or unplanned) and low carbon solutions
Represent us in external community forums and interest groups
Manage social media content and strategy in coordination with our Media
Activate employee engagement through volunteerism and outreach
Monitor and address non-technical risks, social performance, and opportunities to showcase our environmental performance and community benefits
Support emergency response and crisis communications, acting as Public Information Officer (PIO) when needed in support of Geismar, Convent, and Norco assets with availability for secondary support to other regional Upstream and Midstream assets
Provide strategic counsel to business leaders on local and state political, regulatory, and reputational matters
Regular and consistent coordination and mutual support with trade associations and third-party advocacy campaigns working in support of industry objectives
Qualification
Required
Legal authorization to work in the U.S
5+ years in communications, or social performance; government relations; community relations preferred. Candidates with government experience or record of working collaboratively with government will be most competitive
Strong writing and social media skills (writing samples required)
Proven ability to maintain professionalism and judgement amid dynamic, fast paced environments (e.g. high intensity work periods, public and media criticism and scrutiny; as well as-sponsored celebratory environments e.g. music festivals)
Deep understanding of local community dynamics with existing relationships among local and state officials in or adjacent to
Proven ability to anticipate issues and influence across levels
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and CoPiolot or equivalent AI programs
Company
United Global Technologies
UGT provides information technology and engineering services for the small, middle market and enterprise companies.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Elizabeth Bernstein
CEO and Partner, GSA Schedule 70 Holder
Jason Monastra
Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder
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