Deputy Head of Government Stakeholder Relations - New York

Public affairs, regulatory and legal

Deputy Head of Government Stakeholder Relations - New York

Imagine a future where you maintain positive relationships with Long Island communities and stakeholders to support the delivery and operation of large‑scale offshore wind projects in New York.

Application deadline

July 8, 2026 , 23:59 EST

Country United States

Location East Setauket

Workplace

Hybrid (office and home-working)

We offer a workplace culture where you´ll arrange with your people leader when you can work from home and from the office.

Working hours Full-Time

Employment type Permanent

Legal entity Orsted North America Inc

Why join?

Fully paid medical premium

Generous parental leave package

Numerous opportunities for growth and development

Attractive offer of paid vacations annually

Join us in this role where youll support Ørsteds New York government affairs and stakeholder relations efforts by representing the company at meetings and events, administering community grants and funds, coordinating opportunities for staff to engage with local stakeholders, and managing consultants in the market.

Welcome to External Affairs

Youll be part of the external affairs team, which works closely across markets and functions, spanning communications, government affairs, stakeholder relations, public policy, and branding and marketing to enable the construction and operation of Ørsteds U.S. offshore wind projects. As a team, we collaborate openly, support each other, and act with integrity and care, balancing diverse stakeholder interests and ensuring our social license to operate.

Youll play an important role in:

updating and managing positive working relationships with key stakeholders on Long Island, including environmental leaders, community groups, trade groups, chambers of commerce, tribal nations, and state and local elected officials

engaging with New York state, county and local government officials to help secure necessary approvals and otherwise support wind farm construction and operations

representing Ørsted on local organizations, in regular communications with state and local partners, and by attending and presenting at conferences and events

administering sponsorships, donations, grants and funds for Ørsteds New York offshore wind projects

coordinating opportunities for Ørsted New York staff to engage with stakeholders and communities, including by hosting visits to project sites and enabling employee participation at local events

collaborating with public affairs and marketing colleagues to support external communications regarding Ørsted and its New York projects

managing applicable contractors responsible for local external affairs support.

To succeed in the role, you have:

experience working with government officials, organizations and community members across Long Island.

the ability to work independently and with a wide range of stakeholder interests

excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing, to communicate clearly and persuasively with diverse audiences

integrity and sound judgment, balancing stakeholder interests and business objectives

a professional track record of adding value as a team player through collaborative work

the ability to work on a weekly basis in-person on Long Island

preferably, familiarity with New York States offshore wind policy and regulatory environment, Suffolk County governments, and general offshore wind industry issues.

Maybe youve read the above and can see you have some transferable skills, even though they dont quite match all the points. If you think you can bring something valuable to the team, we still encourage you to apply.