Job Responsibilities
Local governmental relations including legislative. Manage
relationships with community leaders, governmental leaders and
the business community in order to be "the face" of my Company.
Participate in community events and organizations, manage
contributions and sponsorships for key charitable and civic
organizations.
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Job Requirements
Individuals in this position essentially have no career path.
While educational requirements generally focus on public
relations, political science or related fields, these positions
are mainly based on community contacts and relationships. An
individual in this position generally becomes more valuable as
time passes because contacts and relationships continue to expand
and increase. Individuals in these positions tend to remain there
throughout their career.
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Uppers
Total flexibility in managing time. This job requires self-starters who are
generally type A personalities who work well with a diverse body of officials and
organizations. Perks include freedom to golf with customers and community
leaders; paid country and dining club memberships; access to sky boxes and
generous expense budgets.
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Downers
In my corporation pay scales for these jobs rank well below those
of other corporations within the industry as well as corporations
and private firms outside the industry.
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Lifestyle
Work hours are entirely flexible, travel is required but is not unreasonable. As
the "face" of the company our input is needed and respected because we have a
frontline knowledge of what our customers are saying. Dress code is "country club
casual" meaning that golf shirts and slacks are appropriate for every day wear.
Diversity is not an issue since individuals in these positions are selected
purley for their community and individual relationships.
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Compensation
Current salary range for these positions is between $50,000 and
$140,000. Unfortunately, the company does not look at the top of
the range but rather at the mid-point of the range which means
that few employees exceed the midpoint. Bonuses max out at $8000
per year.
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Advice to Jobseekers
This is not an entry-level job. Most individuals holding these
positions are mature at age 40 and above. To qualify, one must
have worked within the community for a relatively long period of
time building personal relationships and contacts. Individuals
interested in this type of position should become active members
of a wide variety of community civic, professional and charitable
organizations. Generally, the company is looking for leaders,
i.e., those who have demonstrated their leadership ability by
serving as officers and/or directors of multiple organizations.
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