External Affairs Manager

The External Affairs Manager provides operational, communications, and project coordination support for the Government Affairs and Community Investment & Philanthropy functions. This role is responsible for managing department processes, supporting stakeholder engagement activities, developing executive communications, coordinating community investment initiatives, and maintaining systems that track external relationships and organizational impact.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, possess exceptional communication skills, exercise sound judgment and confidentiality, and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The position works closely with internal leadership, community organizations, nonprofit partners, public officials, employees, and vendors.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education & Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communications, Public Affairs, Political Science, Nonprofit Management, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Experience supporting executive administration, project coordination, community relations, communications, public affairs, nonprofit programs, corporate giving, or stakeholder engagement activities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Strong experience preparing professional communications, presentations, reports, and tracking documentation.
• Ability to organize and maintain records, stakeholder databases, and reporting tools.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience working with nonprofit organizations, community engagement programs, corporate philanthropy, employee volunteer programs, government affairs, or political action committees.
• Experience with CRM systems, donor management platforms, survey tools, volunteer management systems, or reporting dashboards.
• Familiarity with stakeholder engagement strategies and community investment programs.

What Will Make You Successful

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems, and manage competing priorities effectively.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Ability to build positive relationships with executives, employees, nonprofit partners, vendors, community leaders, and public officials.
• Flexibility to support meetings, events, and occasional off-site community engagement activities.

Zachry Group is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free Work Environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.