Public and Government Affairs Advisor – Beaumont

About Beaumont

With a population of more than 118,000, Beaumont ,Texas, is located in the Gulf Coast region of the United States, on the Neches River, about 85 miles east of Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city. Beaumont has been a home to the oil industry from the days of the Spindletop oil boom until today, and along with nearby Port Arthur and Orange, is part of the Golden Triangle industrial area on the Texas Gulf Coast. Those who live and work in Beaumont will find a close-knit community with friendly people and opportunities to explore the area at its many restaurants and businesses, as well as numerous museums and nature parks.

Built along the banks of the Neches River in 1903, the original ExxonMobil Beaumont refining facilities have grown into an integrated petrochemical complex on 2,700 acres and have contributed to the economic and social landscape of southeast Texas. In fact, 1 in 7 jobs in Jefferson County are linked to ExxonMobil, making it an integral part of the community. With a workforce of more than 5,500, the Beaumont complex includes a refinery, chemical plant, polyethylene plant and lubricant blending and packaging plant. The complex is part of ExxonMobil’s current building and expansion plans for the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Not only does Beaumont produce Mobil 1, the world’s leading synthetic motor oil, it is the only manufacturer of Mobil Aviation Greases. Other products include fuels and chemical compounds used in a diverse range of products, including plastics, Nylon, shrink wrap and more.

Learn more about what we do in Beaumont here. 

What role you will play in our team

• The Public and Government Affairs Advisor (P&GA) will be responsible for developing and implementing the P&GA strategy for ExxonMobil’s Beaumont area operations that advances business objectives
• The successful candidate will provide integrated public affairs services to business functions in Beaumont with focus on providing operational support to business lines, developing and implementing public/government affairs initiatives in line with business objectives, managing media and integrated communications, community programs as well as emergency response support for all operating sites in the designated area
• The position is based in Beaumont, TX

What you will do

• Establish and execute P&GA strategy in support of Beaumont business, shaping media and external engagement strategies to capitalize on opportunities
• Identify and address emerging business or external issues using P&GA tools in coordination with cross-functional teams
• Shape media, social and external engagement strategies to capitalize on opportunities
• Plan for and respond to emergencies as necessary, including media, community and local stakeholder engagement
• Represent ExxonMobil on Beaumont area-related industry associations
• Speak on record as media spokesperson and Public Information Officer (PIO) for emergency response as required
• Manage third-party contractors and steward agency relationships
• Ensure solid controls environment in support of the business and external affairs activities, including managing program and contribution budgets and supplier/agency agreements and invoices.
• Lead, motivate and develop small but growing team of direct reports
• Regularly monitor and conduct research on matters related to business projects and issues, including relevant government policies and regulatory matters
• Manage integrated communications programs in Beaumont; assist in the development of business strategy materials (e.g. talking points, briefing documents) and high-visibility communications materials, including social and digital content, publications, speeches, and presentations
• Plan and implement sponsorship, contributions and employee volunteer programs in Beaumont

About You

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree minimum (in journalism, communications, public/government affairs, political science, English, literature, or classics preferred)
• Advanced degree in policy-related discipline also advantageous
• Manage quickly changing priorities and/or external events that impact business goals
• Ensure P&GA service/products are of high quality and advance business objectives
• Prioritization/delegation skills – Prioritize work demands from multiple business clients
• Negotiating/influencing skills – Ensure that cross-functional issues impacting other businesses are adequately considered/managed and supported with integrated advocacy efforts
• Strong communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; team player
• Strong leadership skills; ability to effectively manage and develop large teams
• Business/industry knowledge

Preferred Qualifications / Experience:

• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring proactive protection of the interests and reputation of ExxonMobil Beaumont and for favorably positioning the company through proactive messaging – creating and seizing on opportunities in support of this strategy both internally and externally  
• They will engender deep credibility through trust, consistency and strong interpersonal skills, both within and outside the company, provide inspirational leadership to a team of talented professionals, and serve as an example of one who makes impact while adhering to the highest standards of ethics and a strong culture of compliance and authenticity
• Three to five years relevant experience in areas such as communications, public affairs, government relations, community relations or other related areas

Your benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you: 

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you

More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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Employer equal opportunity

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.