Community & Project Outreach Specialist II-III

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

As a Community and Project Specialist II/III, you will serve as the face of Williams to advance community outreach strategies and relationships. You'll execute innovative solutions to sophisticated problems, while collaborating with a wide range of internal teams and community leaders to achieve company goals and objectives. Success in this role requires exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to independently initiate and execute projects, and a strong understanding of business commitments and customer requirements.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Collaborates with project teams to support decision-making, identify emerging issues, and mitigate risks
• Establishes and nurtures relationships with internal and local stakeholders to ensure all project phases are delivered timely and consistently
• Represents the company at public forums and local outreach events
• Guides the efficiency and effectiveness of local and public outreach efforts
• Interacts with third party firms to assist in local outreach and other engagements
• Other duties as assigned

Level III

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Public Affairs, Communications, or Political Science and a minimum of (5) years of public relations, corporate communications, government affairs or project management
• Preferred: Master's Degree in Public Relations and a minimum of (7) years of corresponding experience

Level II

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications or Political Science and a minimum of three (3) years' experience in politics or community engagement

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Adept at relationship building within the organization and with outside groups
• Proven ability to identify challenges, develop solutions, and drive resolution
• Knowledge of the energy industry
• Ability to travel up to 50% required
• This is an in-office role

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Here’s a look at what that means:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

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Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

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