Strategic Communications Coordinator - Buffalo, NY

National Fuel is currently seeking a Strategic Communications Coordinator for an outstanding career opportunity in the Corporate Communications department located at our office in Williamsville, NY. National Fuel is proud to have an inclusive workplace where hard work is rewarded and promotion from within is supported. We offer exciting career opportunities for talented and ambitious job seekers and encourage you to apply today.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Public & Media Relations: Partner with the Managing Director to develop and execute strategies that protect and enhance National Fuel’s reputation. Includes story development, media pitching, reactive response, and collaboration with marketing agencies.

- Energy Policy Communications: Work with Government Affairs to create impactful messaging for diverse audiences. Manage a new constituent relations platform for targeted outreach on state policy issues.

- Social Media Leadership: Drive integrated social efforts, manage corporate social strategy and content, and collaborate with agencies as needed.

- Internal Communications: Serve as a trusted advisor to Human Resources, business leaders and teams, delivering communication experiences that reflect company values and priorities.

- Event Coordination: Assist in planning and executing key organizational events—both physical and virtual—in partnership with Corporate Communications and executive leadership.

- Creative Oversight: Provide guidance and supervision to the company’s full-time graphic designer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- Excellent work ethic, resolute integrity, detail oriented with a commitment to delivering a high-quality and

accurate work product.

- The ability to express complex technical and organizational concepts in terms understandable to customers,

employees, the media and public.

- Strong project management skills; ability to work well under pressure and a respect for internal and external

deadlines; manage multiple diverse activities simultaneously, deliver on commitments and varying deadlines,

and operate/make decisions with speed, accuracy and strong judgment.

- Strong computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field

- 7–10+ years in a communications role; corporate experience strongly preferred

- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a client-service mindset

- Digitally savvy; understands evolving social platforms and emerging channels

- Versatile communicator—advisor, PR strategist, content creator, event organizer

- Strong team player with exceptional relationship-building skills across all levels

- Excellent verbal, written (AP Style), and interpersonal communication skills

- Proactive, resourceful, and confident in exercising sound judgment

- Commitment to building a long-term career with National Fuel

- Bonus: Design skills (Adobe Creative Suite or other multimedia tools)

ABOUT NATIONAL FUEL:

National Fuel is a diversified energy company headquartered near Buffalo, NY. Our employees continue to be the most important part of our Company and have made us who we are today. We are dedicated to the communities in which we live and work and have nearly 2,000 employees in Western NY and Northwest PA.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The base salary range for this position is $62,500 – $83,000

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of pay that National Fuel believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. The specific base pay offered to a successful applicant will be based primarily on relevant professional experience. Other components that may be considered include: individual qualifications, licensures, industry specific experience, education and market demands for specialized skills. The pay range is subject to change at any time based on various internal and external factors. Exempt positions will also be eligible for an Annual Cash Bonus Plan.

National Fuel offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following:

- Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage • Paid Company Holidays

- Dental Coverage • Parental Leave for Mothers and Fathers

- Vision Coverage • Tuition Reimbursement

- 401(k) with Company Match • Life Insurance

- Company Funded Retirement Savings Account • Long Term Disability Insurance

- Flexible Work Schedule • Flexible Spending Account

- Paid Time Off • Charitable Giving Programs

- Annual variable bonus program

HOW TO APPLY:

Any candidate offered a position with National Fuel will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug test. For confidential consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter (preferably in PDF format) by December 8, 2025, to jobs@natfuel.com. Please reference position “25-075NY– Strategic Communications Coordinator” in the subject line of your email. Attachments with a .docm extension will not be accepted.

National Fuel is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We believe our differences make us all better, pushing us to look at things differently while enriching our own personal life experiences. That’s why we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive work environment.

We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Pay: $62,500.00 - $83,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible schedule

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- On-site gym

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Referral program

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Williamsville, NY 14221