Government & community affairs advisor

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with substantial company match
• Life and travel insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Paid holidays and vacation

What is a Government & Community Affairs Advisor

The Government & Community Affairs Advisor serves as a policy intelligence and coordination resource supporting the company’s government and community affairs strategy. This role is responsible for monitoring and tracking local, state, and federal legislative and regulatory developments, translating complex policy issues into clear business impacts, conducting policy research and producing legislative briefs, and helping coordinate government and community affairs activities across the organization. The position also supports external engagement and ensures disciplined tracking, reporting, and execution of government and community affairs priorities.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, detail-oriented, politically aware, and able to communicate complex issues clearly and professionally. Depending on experience and skillset, the individual may also support external engagement efforts with elected officials, trade associations, chambers of commerce, and community stakeholders.

What does a Government & Community Affairs Advisor do?

• Monitors and analyzes local, state, and federal legislative and regulatory activity, with emphasis on utility, energy, and public policy impacts
• Identifies emerging risks, opportunities, and implementation considerations for the business
• Translates policy developments into concise, decision-ready summaries, briefings, and presentations
• Develops dashboards and reporting tools to track legislation, stakeholder engagement, and key initiatives
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews of policy developments and legislation with internal teams (e.g., regulatory, legal, finance, operations, policy) to ensure alignment and awareness
• Serves as a liaison between Government Affairs and internal business units by translating policy developments into clear, actionable insights
• Prepares policy summaries, briefing materials, presentations, and internal communications for leadership and subject matter experts
• Supports engagement with external stakeholders, including policymakers, trade associations, and industry groups, and assist with preparation for meetings and public policy discussions
• Manages timelines, deliverables, and documentation for government affairs initiatives, including maintaining organized legislative and community affairs records
• Provides political outreach and coordination support during storm restoration and emergency response efforts

What does it take to be a Government & Community Affairs Advisor

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public affairs, government policy or related and experience in a government, public affairs, policy or related field. In lieu of a bachelors degree, an associate degree in the aforementioned fields and 3+ years of experience in a government, public affairs, policy or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to distill complex topics into clear summaries
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate cross-functional views and inputs
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills and effective negotiating techniques to gain agreement
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• 5+ years experience in a government, public affairs, policy or related field
• Knowledge of and experience with New York State legislative process or regulatory matters
• Familiarity with policy tracking tools, dashboards, or data visualization

Applications will be accepted until September 17, 2026.

Pay Range: $82,600 - $115,500

Please go to https://www.cenhud.com/employment. Click the “Search Career Opportunities” button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position.

Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted. No phone calls or agencies, please. All replies will be held in strict confidence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, arrest or conviction record, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy-related condition, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance employment in individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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