About this role
About Southern Company Gas Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Summary The Community Affairs Coordinator supports the planning, coordination and execution of Community Affairs programs, projects and Governmental and Public Affairs department operations. This role manages records, tracking and reporting for key initiatives, including charitable giving, sponsorships, employee engagement, volunteerism, workforce development and community outreach. The Coordinator supports the charitable giving process by maintaining application materials, documenting evaluations and funding decisions, coordinating nonprofit communications and tracking program outcomes. The position also provides administrative and logistical support for meetings, events and internal campaigns, while coordinating with corporate communications, company leadership, employee campaign committees and external community partners to advance department goals.
• Coordinate charitable giving and sponsorship processes, including nonprofit communications, application intake, eligibility review, attendance requests, decision tracking and final notifications.
• Maintain accurate charitable giving records and reporting tools to document applications, evaluations, funding decisions, sponsorship commitments, community impact and program outcomes.
• Create and maintain a directory of key territory contacts and facilitate companywide communications with community partners.
• Develop and coordinate employee engagement initiatives, including volunteer events, internal campaigns and other employee-focused programs.
• Assist other departments with Community Affairs-related strategies, including energy assistance initiatives, employee campaigns and volunteer activities.
• Support department operations for Community and Governmental Affairs, including invoicing, payables, vendor setup, purchase requests, expense documentation, agenda preparation, calendar coordination, meeting scheduling, supplies, event materials and budget tracking.
• Support public presence and community involvement initiatives, including energy fairs, career fairs, educational programs, public events and related outreach activities
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, volunteer activities, sponsorship events and community programs, including registration, materials, room setup, catering, travel and post-event follow-up.
• Create documents, presentations and reports that communicate progress, outcomes and impact of department initiatives.
JOB REQUIREMENTS Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
Preferred
• Three or more years of communications and program coordination experience
Knowledge & Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Oracle.
• Willing to travel to regional offices regularly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience facilitating teams and/or meetings, with a desire to continue developing in this area.
• Proven relationship-building skills at all levels of the organization.
• Self-starter with exceptional follow-through skills.
• Ability to adapt and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Critical thinking ability.
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Available to work a flexible schedule that includes the ability to work nights and weekends.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or access to transportation to attend meetings and events in the territory.
• Normal schedule is four days in the office and one day working from home.