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About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. 

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together .

About Houston

ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.

By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.

The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.

The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities.

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What role you will play in our team

We are looking for a creative thinker with an eye for detail and a passion for teamwork and collaboration. Ideal candidates are professional with excellent organizational skills and a track record for delivering results to support multiple projects in a rapidly evolving environment. 

In our Upstream P&GA team, you will:

• Promote ExxonMobil’s leading performance and advantaged portfolio in the Upstream business.
• Track and manage public policy issues of consequence for ExxonMobil’s Upstream business.
• Assist the Upstream business in developing and implementing integrated advocacy and communication strategies to promote business goals and objectives within the communities where we operate.
• Provide strategic advice; identify and capture business opportunities.
• Work to effectively tell the ExxonMobil story using human, persuasive, modern, and frequent communications both internally and externally.
• This role is based in Spring, TX. 

What you will do

• Provide strategic counsel to business-line leaders, including briefing and preparing executives for government meetings, community interface or media interviews 
• Anticipate, develop, and implement strong advocacy plans and messages with a sense of urgency. 
• Collaborate with team members to ensure positive engagement with external stakeholders 
• Calibrate priorities of the business objectives to the rest of the P&GA team and vice versa, with a focus on general interest in creating overall Corp value. 
• Foster cross-P&GA collaboration to fully leverage organization’s capabilities. 
• Be prepared to effectively support the business in a crisis. 
• Represent ExxonMobil at external meetings and engagements. 

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public relations, government relations, advocacy, or a similar role 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships 
• Influential communicator, capable of persuading and guiding without direct authority 
• Quick comprehension and articulation of complex topics 
• Keen interest and understanding of matters pertaining to energy, economics, the environment, corporate responsibility, and government affairs 
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines 
• Strong writing and editing skills with experience in AP style writing 
• Willingness to change roles to, develop a broad understanding of ExxonMobil’s key business lines, and the different functions within P&GA
• A proactive, collaborative mindset, and familiarity with the dynamics of a vast, global enterprise

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
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work
• 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

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

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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.

Nothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities. Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection, but may reflect a functional guidance, stewardship, or service relationship. 

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