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Director, Magazine and E-Newsletters Publications/Stakeholder Communications
Edison Electric Institute has an outstanding opportunity for a Director, Stakeholder Communications/Magazine and E-Newsletters Publications. The Director will be the lead writer/editor for EEI’s bi-monthly magazine, Electric Perspectives, and will produce digital-magazine content and EEI e-newsletters that advance industry goals. He/she will identify story ideas and contributors, edit content, and manage the internal-review processes for the magazine and other products. Other responsibilities include tracking the latest trends in magazine publishing, particularly in the digital space, and working with external vendors. Special activities include supporting EEI’s storm and emergency-response activities and participating on internal-issue teams. The Director will be responsible for deadlines and budgets and manage the Associate Editor and vendors. The job requires a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field plus at least eight years of experience in news editing/writing, magazine/online publishing, or e-newsletter writing/publishing. Prior supervisory experience is essential. Candidates must have experience with project management and publication production plus knowledge of Web-based newsletters, as well as be able to write persuasively and work quickly in a fast-paced environment. Please include your writing samples when you apply.
Director, Benefits Accounting and Compliance
Edison Electric Institute has an exceptional opportunity for a Director, Benefits Accounting & Compliance. The Director will manage the administration of EEI’s benefit plans including 401k, pension, medical/dental and other post-retirement plans. This includes responsibility for plan amendments, actuarial valuations, and investment review. The Director will oversee regulatory and internal compliance activities as well as coordinate plan audits and assist with the internal audit of payroll. Other duties include preparing budgets, supervising preparation of benefits statements, developing cost analyses of plan offerings, reviewing plan contributions, developing and implementing communication programs, and staying current on federal/local laws and regulations related to benefit programs. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or a related area as well as at least seven years of applicable experience. Non-profit or public- accounting experience is a plus. A CPA or benefits certification is preferred. Candidates must have demonstrated expertise on accounting issues pertaining to defined-benefit and defined-contribution plans, including plan audits and financial reporting. Excel proficiency and strong communication skills are essential.
Manager, Distribution Operations
Edison Electric Institute, one of the nation’s premier trade associations, has an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Distribution Operations. The Manager will assist the EEI team and our member companies with reliability and service outage-recovery activities. The Manager will also support FERC and NERC activities related to reliability, manage EEI’s distribution and metering committees, and provide general technical support in the areas of utility operations, reliability, distribution, metering, and mutual assistance. During any type of wide-spread outage, tasks will include responding to technical issues related to the industry’s mutual-assistance program and supervising outside contractors.
The job requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering; a master’s degree in a related area is a plus. The successful candidate will have at least five years of applicable experience in the electric-utility industry with some knowledge of NERC and FERC processes. Direct or indirect utility-operational experience is required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Manager, Sustainable Technology
Edison Electric Institute, one of the nation’s premier trade associations, has an outstanding opportunity for a Manager, Sustainable Technology. The Manager will work with EEI’s members to develop and promote programs related to innovative electric technologies. The Manager will also engage the regulatory community and other groups on business opportunities, policy barriers, and operational challenges. Issues include grid modernization, distributed generation, energy storage, demand response, and energy efficiency. The technologies include plug-in electric vehicles, energy storage, smart appliances, combined heat and power, and demand-side management. A key part of this job will be to develop strategic networks with EEI’s member companies, consumer groups, vendors, and regulators. The job requires a bachelor’s degree, with an emphasis in engineering, business, economics, IT, political science, or another related area preferred. A Master’s degree is a plus. The successful candidate will have at least three years of related experience, including regulatory and utility experience. Outstanding communication, organizational, and strategic development skills are essential.
Media Relations Representative
Edison Electric Institute, one of the nation’s premier trade associations, has an outstanding opportunity for a Media Relations Representative. The Media Relations Representative will provide daily support for EEI’s news products and monitor industry-related developments. Other responsibilities include handling routine media inquiries, researching industry and media issues, approving Web-site content, responding to member questions, providing meeting support, and assisting with budgeting. The job requires a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of applicable experience in the communications, public relations, or journalism field, or press-related experience on Capitol Hill or in a trade association, PR agency, corporation, or government office. Energy experience is desired but not mandatory. The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills and a basic understanding of the public-policy process. The ability to juggle complex tasks under deadline pressure is essential. To apply, send your résumé, writing sample, and cover letter, including salary requirements, to hrweb@eei.org.
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To Apply: All applications must include a cover letter and a résumé. Please indicate the job title you are applying for, as well as your salary requirements. Our e-mail address is hrweb@eei.org. Our fax number is 202-508-5503. You can also mail your information to:
Edison Electric Institute
Attention: Recruiting Department
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20004-2696
EEI is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or permit discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, disability matriculation (the status of being enrolled as a student), political affiliation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy extends to all aspects of a person's hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. |
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