Advisor II, Communications and Public Affairs
Houston, TX, US, 77042
Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future
As an Advisor II, Communications and Public Affairs, you will play a key role in supporting communication strategies, strengthening stakeholder engagement efforts, and delivering messaging that connects business priorities with employee, community, and business needs.
In this role, you will work closely with the Public Affairs Leadership Team to support communications, reporting, strategy development, website and portal management, campaign execution, and coverage for stakeholder meetings and events. This position also helps maintain alignment between business priorities and communications efforts across the East region.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and execute internal and external communication strategies that align with business objectives and strengthen corporate reputation.
- Plan and support public affairs, public relations, and community/government relations campaigns, ensuring successful execution and measurable outcomes.
- Create, edit, and coordinate content including articles, press materials, digital communications, presentations, templates, and web content for internal and external audiences.
- Provide support and coverage for stakeholder meetings, community events, and other engagements on behalf of team members, as needed.
- Support local philanthropic, charitable, volunteerism, and other social impact efforts.
- Collect and analyze communication, campaign, and stakeholder data to inform strategies and improve effectiveness.
- Maintain and update digital platforms and tools, including websites, refinery webpages, crisis communication portals, and team workflow systems.
- Maintain an understanding of Phillips 66 business operations, goals, and objectives to help shape communications and engagement strategies.
- Support communications during crisis or sensitive issues, including serving as a backup point of contact for media inquiries or emergency response communications when needed.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and communication standards while delivering high-quality outputs.
What You’ll Bring – Required
- Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 1 or more years of experience in communications, public affairs, or a related field supporting internal and external communications
- Valid Driver’s License
- Willing and able to travel 50% and support off-hours or emergency communications as needed
- Willing and able to work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed
- Willing and able to wear fire-retardant clothing and personal protective equipment, including steel-toe shoes, ear protection, and eye protection
- Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
What Makes You Stand Out – Preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, or a related field
- Experience in oil and gas, energy, or a highly regulated industry
- Experience supporting public affairs, community relations, internal communications, or government relations campaigns
- Experience drafting, producing, and presenting internal and external publications, presentations, and digital content
- Experience managing websites, social media platforms, or digital communication channels
- Experience collecting and analyzing metrics or other data to inform communication or engagement strategies
- Experience advising leaders or supporting senior management on communications strategies
- Strong business acumen and understanding of business value
- Ability to translate complex topics into clear, compelling narratives
- Strong project management skills and ability to deliver under tight deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including in crisis or sensitive situations
- Ability to influence, network, and build relationships across internal and external stakeholders
- Experience coordinating events, stakeholder meetings, or volunteer/community activities
- Experience supporting crisis communications or incident response environments
- Basic experience coordinating or guiding the work of others
Compensation Range
This position has a base salary range of $108,900 - $133,100.
At Phillips 66, we are committed to pay transparency and competitive, equitable compensation. Each role is assigned a salary grade with a defined pay range, benchmarked against industry peers. Where a candidate offer falls within the posted range depends on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the role’s requirements. Offers are made to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness. Our compensation programs are designed to reward performance and support career growth.
Total Rewards
At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:
- Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
- 8% 401k company match
- Cash Balance Account pension
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
- Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services
Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards.
Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, cultivate an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and pursue excellence.
Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.
To be considered
In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 06/26/2026.
Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Nearest Major Market: Houston