<p>Work for Indiana</p> <p>Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.</p> <p>About the Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED):</p> <p>The Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED) was established to shepherd the state's energy plan. OED focuses on the development and implementation of comprehensive energy planning for the state that utilizes all of Indiana's energy resources and supports a strong, dynamic, and growing economy. OED strives to be a national leader in the creation of innovative policy solutions and programs for affordable, reliable energy.</p> <p>Role Overview:</p> <p>The Education and Outreach Manager leads statewide engagement on energy issues by developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies that support Indiana's energy policy goals. The role translates complex energy policies into clear educational materials for audiences such as community leaders, legislators, industry representatives, and the public. Focus areas include new energy resources (such as nuclear), energy infrastructure, and state and local energy regulations. The manager serves as a technical resource and leads engagement efforts across the state. The work involves complex program elements requiring strong analytical skills and sound judgment. While guidelines exist, they require broad interpretation and thoughtful application.</p> <p>The Manager provides guidance and recommendations on internal and external engagement that can affect overall agency operations. Working independently under agency leadership, the Manager contributes significantly to the development, execution, and communication of key programs and may represent OED in state, regional, or national settings. You will frequently work with OED staff, other state agencies, local government, members of the energy industry, and others. This includes working with state and local elected officials, members of the media, and residents of the state. Confidentiality is required.</p> <p>Salary:</p> <p>The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.</p> <p>Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.</p> <p>A Day in the Life:</p> <p>Responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Lead the agency's development and execution of comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategies that align with the State's energy agenda and OED's objectives, which may include writing and developing strategic plans, conducting stakeholder engagement and outreach, and providing subject matter expertise and technical assistance to the agency's policy and communication teams. </li><li>Support state energy initiatives including but not limited to new energy resource development, modernization of energy infrastructure, and enhancing grid reliability through the creation of education and outreach materials and employing a variety of effective communication strategies. </li><li>Establish, measure, and monitor key performance indicators and the actions needed to achieve them. </li><li>Design and implement stakeholder engagement frameworks for energy initiatives, including the Strategic Energy Growth Task Force, Nuclear Indiana Coalition, and other advisory bodies. </li><li>Coordinate education and outreach with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to state agencies, utility industry representatives, and economic development organizations. Includes the development of protocols for consistent messaging across diverse stakeholder groups while addressing their unique information needs and perspectives. </li><li>Develop high-quality content to support energy initiatives such as policy briefs, executive summaries, presentations, infographics, data visualizations, and social media content. Content must be technically accurate while maintaining accessibility for non-technical audiences. May require consultation with technical experts and/or independently researching to produce materials. </li><li>Serve as an agency lead representative in state and local meetings, presenting and speaking with stakeholders throughout the state on Indiana's energy policy priorities, objectives, and initiatives tailored to the needs of the audience. </li><li>Develop strategies to deliver information and coordinate data sharing with state and federal agencies, industry groups, stakeholders, and the public, specifically related to Indiana energy priorities. </li><li>Maintain awareness of regulatory, economic, funding opportunities, and other issues affecting Indiana's energy ecosystem. </li><li>Participate in site visits to work with energy stakeholders. </li><li>Coordinate with grant management staff for energy-related funding programs and projects that can accompany stakeholder engagement efforts. </li></ul> <p>The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.</p> <p>This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.</p> <p>What You'll Need for Success:</p> <p>Credentials:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of experience. </li><li>Background in public relations, stakeholder engagement, program development, marketing, or public policy is strongly preferred. </li><li>Experience in brand creation, energy, or economic development fields is preferred. </li></ul> <p>Additional qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Experience with strategic planning, content creation, presenting to groups of people, communication strategies, and customer service management. </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders in individual and group settings, including federal, state, and local constituents, stakeholders, elected officials, and members of the public. </li><li>Must be comfortable in managing stakeholder dynamics, and operating in occasional high pressure, quickly evolving and/or adversarial environments. </li><li>Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines are essential for sucess. </li><li>Must be able to understand and interpret a variety of concepts and material, such as specialized and/or technical manuals, complex concepts and rules. </li><li>Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and make informed decisions. </li><li>Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and adapt to different projects and/or tasks. </li><li>Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite and other electronic applications and software. </li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality. </li><li>Ability to travel frequently throughout the State, and sometimes to out-of-state conferences, seminars, or events. </li><li>Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. </li></ul> <p>Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:</p> <p>This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.</p> <p>Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:</p> <p>The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans</p> </li><li> <p>Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards</p> </li><li> <p>Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution</p> </li><li> <p>Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match</p> </li><li> <p>Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options</p> </li><li> <p>A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:</p> </li><li> <p>150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers</p> </li><li> <p>Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave</p> </li><li> <p>Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off</p> </li><li> <p>12 paid holidays, 14 in election years</p> </li><li> <p>Education Reimbursement Program</p> </li><li> <p>Group life insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Referral Bonus program</p> </li><li> <p>Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits</p> </li><li> <p>Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program</p> </li><li> <p>Free Parking for most positions</p> </li><li> <p>Free LinkedIn Learning access</p> </li></ul> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity:</p> <p>The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.</p> <p>Current Employee? Click here to apply.</p>