Senior Administrative Specialist (Public Relations Assistant)
At a glance
Senior Public Relations role at Dukeenergy. Greensboro · full-time.
Pay not stated Public Relations salary
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What you'll do
- You'll prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas and minutes with Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- You'll maintain files and calendars while handling calls, visitors, mail and email
- You'll coordinate business travel and meetings, then track related expenses
- You'll support volunteer coordination, grants, invoices, contact lists and budget updates
- You'll assist with emergency planning, social media monitoring, time entry and environmental justice inquiries
What you bring
- You have a high school diploma or GED plus at least eight years of related work experience
- You bring strong administrative experience and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- You can prioritize competing assignments, communicate clearly and keep details accurate
- You can work effectively with managers, supervisors and employees in changing, demanding conditions
Who this fits
You’ll fit this role if you have a strong administrative background and can support four district managers while managing varied, detail-sensitive work. The position is based at the Greensboro Op Center and becomes hybrid after onboarding, with a reasonable commute to the Raleigh office expected. Travel is listed at five to fifteen percent, with possible training travel, work at other sites and overtime. You must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship.
From the employer
Important Application Submission Information
In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, September 24, 2026More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.
Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.
Job Summary
This Senior Administrative Specialist (also referred to as Public Relations Assistant) will provide integral support to Duke Energy's Government & Community Relations department for the state of North Carolina (NC GCR). The NC GCR TEAM is responsible for local government and community relations engagement and consists of 14 community relations managers (district managers) and 4 public relations assistants, all who support and manage relationships in 83 of the 100 counties served in North Carolina. Department work includes building critical community and key leader relationships, strategically resolving and managing issues impacting the company, providing strategic philanthropic support and board service engagement. The public relations assistant will support the district managers and vice presidents of the NC GCR in this work.
This role is best suited for someone with a strong administrative background. Based in the Greensboro Op Center, the person in this position will support four district managers. District Manager assignment areas currently cover 21 counties, though those assignments may change. The position is non-exempt.
Responsibilities
Prepares correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, etc. using software applications (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Prepares and updates functional reports or records requiring compilation of information from multiple sources.
Receives, screens and directs incoming calls, visitors, mail and e-mail.
Maintains files and calendars.
Arranges business travel, coordinating meeting arrangements, and tracking expenses.
Supports regional volunteer coordination
Assists with social media monitoring
Supports NC storm/emergency preparedness plan pre/during/post event
Manages foundation grant inquiries and processing
Processes invoices
Monitors and manages all emails and calls into the NC Environmental Justice account
Assists with time entry for the North Carolina State President’s organization
Ensures accuracy of community relations managers’ key contact lists accurate (i.e. storm contacts, elected officials, etc.)
Updates individual budget reports for community relations managers
Basic/Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED
In addition to high school diploma, eight (8) years minimum of related work experience
Desired Qualifications
Prior strong administrative or secretarial experience
Strong computer skills
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office suite applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
Demonstrated ability to communicate (both written and oral) in a clear, concise and effective manner.
Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented, ensuring tasks are done with accuracy.
Ability to effectively interface with multiple across a department, e.g. managers, supervisors, employees
Experience working in a fast-paced, demanding environment with changing conditions.
Working Conditions
Performs work in normal office environment
May be required to provide assistance in multiple areas as needed.
Position may be located at a regional office or operations center, etc.
Prolong sitting at desk/computer.
May be required to travel for training and/or assistance at other sites and may be required to work overtime.
Hybrid mobility classification - work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to Raleigh office.
Travel Requirements
5-15%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
NoRepresented/Union Position
NoVisa Sponsored Position
No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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