Community Affairs Representative

• Bachelor's degree, in journalism, communications, public relations, public policy, environmental policy, political science; and
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  Three years professional work experience and demonstrated ability in local government affairs, community relations, public policy, or environmental policy.

  
  

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  Experience in local community or economic development; environmental or decarbonization policy; or state or local government preferred.

  
  
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  Desired background or interest in energy, utilities and utility regulation, economic and community development, environmental sustainability, resource adequacy, or decarbonization inclusive of gaseous fuels.

  
  
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  Strategic communication skills and understanding of industry and policy issues.

  
  
• Reside within a Montana Dakota Utilities service territory

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  Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.

  
  
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  Must be legally authorized to work in the United State, no sponsorships considered.

  
  
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  Subject to pre-employment drug screen and background check.

  
  
• Required to maintain a valid driver's license.
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  Requires travel: Extensive (50% and over).

  
  
• Must reside in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wyoming

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Builds and maintains positive working relationships with community leaders, local officials, and other key stakeholders within the assigned territory, supporting constructive dialogue on Company activities and community issues.

  
  
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  Establishes and maintains an active presence with local and regional organizations, including chambers of commerce, realtor and builder associations, economic development organizations, landowners and landowner groups, labor and employee-based organizations, civic and other community organizations.

  
  
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  Participates, where appropriate, in community committees, task forces, and initiatives, including climate or planning-related efforts, and works collaboratively with community and environmental stakeholders to support awareness and understanding of the Company's role, projects, and services.

  
  
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  Plans, organizes, and executes regionally focused virtual and in-person events that promote awareness of Company initiatives, projects, activities and, where applicable, environmental or sustainability-related efforts.

  
  
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  Represents the Company at community meetings, energy-related events, economic development forums, industry gatherings, stakeholder discussions, landowner meetings, and similar venues.

  
  
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Offers typically made between $63,860 - $79,830

Deadline to Apply: May 18, 2026