Public Affairs Director

Primary Purpose: The Public Affairs Director will be a leading member of the Public Affairs team, responsible for supporting state and local government relations, political advocacy, stakeholder outreach and public affairs efforts for existing Kinder Morgan assets as well as expansion and maintenance projects nationwide.

Responsibilities:

- Creating and managing comprehensive public affairs outreach programs on expansion and maintenance projects;

- Managing relationships with federal, state and local elected officials, governmental agencies, NGO’s and stakeholder organizations;

- Developing and implementing outreach plans to diverse populations;

- Formulating concise and accessible project messaging and information, then drafting and publishing written outreach materials including project fact sheets and FAQ documents, websites, and PowerPoint presentations;

- Coordinating complex political and public components of federal, state and local permitting processes and advising company leadership on risks and timelines;

- Supervising and collaborating with government relations firms contracted in key asset states to represent Kinder Morgan and energy issues;

- Applying research techniques and analytical methods to formulate background reports and memorandum on issues, policies and units of government from rough drafts or general instruction;

- Analyzing state legislation and administrative rules and drafting internal briefing documents;

- Serving as a public affairs department representative during regular project calls and meetings;

- Representing Kinder Morgan at trade and industry organization meetings and calls;

- Coordinating external meeting logistics for company leadership and drafting briefing materials;

Position Requirements

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, and/or other related field;

- 8+ years minimum experience working in a Public Affairs, Government Relations, or the office of an elected official;

- Excellent writing skills required;

- Excellent organizational skills with a solid orientation to fine details;

- Be a self-starter with strong time management skills and ability to effectively multi-task;

- Familiarity with U.S. politics and structures of government (state and federal);

- Experience in reading and analyzing draft legislation and regulations;

- Have experience with a variety of computer software including Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Word and Excel;

- Position is based in Kinder Morgan’s Houston headquarters and will require regular travel.

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills, and Abilities

(Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position)

- Master’s degree in Political Science, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, and/or other related field;

- Experience managing outreach efforts to diverse communities;

- Experience working for a political campaign or elected official desired but not required;

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.