Senior Public and Government Affairs Advisor

12-Month Contract   
On-site at Hopkinsville, KY

ExxonMobil has been a leader in the energy sector for over 140 years. As ExxonMobil adapts to meet the increasing global demand for oil, natural gas, and refined products, it is committed to playing a pivotal role in energy transition. ExxonMobil’s mission, to fuel the world safely and responsibly, has never been more important.    

Together, Raise and ExxonMobil are building teams that are rising to meet the world’s growing energy needs through the ExxonMobil Contingent Community—where skilled workers and unique contract opportunities meet.   

Raise is taking applications for current openings like this one while building a diverse group of talent for future openings. When you apply for this role, you’ll also be considered for upcoming positions that align with your skills and qualifications.    

Note: Successful applicants will be employees of Raise Limited, working at ExxonMobil facilities with both ExxonMobil employees and other contractors.   

Overview

ExxonMobil is seeking a Senior Public and Government Affairs Advisor to lead community outreach for ExxonMobil Advanced Graphite Solutions (EMAGS) in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. ExxonMobil acquired an advanced graphite business in Hopkinsville about a year ago, its only operation in the state, and is expanding in the area as it advances a major investment project. The Advisor will be the local face of ExxonMobil, building relationships with elected officials, nonprofits, school districts, and civic organizations, and shaping a community investment program that reflects local needs. Messaging and spokesperson work is handled centrally from Houston, so this role provides the on-the-ground presence, working within the U.S. Public Affairs team.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with local elected officials, the Chamber of Commerce, nonprofits, school districts, councils, and first responder groups to strengthen ExxonMobil's social license to operate.
• Serve as the local face and ambassador for EMAGS, communicating the business's purpose and value to the Hopkinsville community.
• Develop and manage a community investment program, recommending where donation and sponsorship budgets should go across schools, nonprofits, and first responder groups.
• Identify stakeholders and investment opportunities the team has not yet engaged, and help shape the local stakeholder engagement strategy.
• Plan and coordinate public forums, community meetings, and regulatory hearings, including preparation documents, Q&A materials, and community support, with ExxonMobil spokespeople presenting.
• Represent ExxonMobil at community events, STEM activities, chamber and business-after-hours events, and HR career fairs, including recurring recruiting events at Fort Campbell.
• Monitor public sentiment and emerging issues tied to EMAGS projects, and respond to community and stakeholder inquiries promptly and accurately.
• Act as the local steward for community notification and emergency response under ExxonMobil's Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS), with training provided.
• Implement and maintain a system to document and resolve community grievances.
• Plan and run volunteer events that add value to the communities where EMAGS operates.
• Track program metrics and outcomes, maintain accurate records, and report on community engagement effectiveness.
• Support internal communications for the roughly 100-person site and social media content as needs grow.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in community relations, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement, including relationships with elected officials, nonprofits, schools, and civic organizations.
• Experience managing community investment, corporate giving, donation, or sponsorship programs.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, tailored to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to network, build trust, and protect an organization's reputation and values in the community.
• Experience planning and running public events, community meetings, or outreach programs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and manage fast-changing priorities.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend community events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building community investment plans independently, rather than only implementing existing ones.
• Experience supporting public or regulatory hearings, permitting, or project-related community engagement.
• Background in emergency response or crisis communication.
• Experience developing strategic advocacy, communication, or public relations plans.
• Ability to create engaging content for social media and internal audiences.

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Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.   

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.   

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