Community Engagement Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for local governments, residents, and stakeholders.
• Organize public meetings, open houses, and educational events.
• Monitor political and regulatory dynamics and mitigate entitlement risks.
• Oversee community benefit initiatives and grassroots advocacy.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as Development, Legal, and Government Affairs.
• Track community sentiment and opposition to maintain project viability.
• Manage stakeholder databases and outreach materials.
• Help build a national coalition around energy storage education for cities.
• Implement training and engagement strategies for OEMs, developers, and local partners.

Requirements

• Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS) or similar infrastructure.
• Proven ability to speak at city council or planning commission meetings.
• Experience managing external consultants and navigating discretionary permitting processes.
• Ability to build coalitions with OEMs, developers, and local stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of real estate entitlements and development agreements.
• Ability to combat opposition and maintain community trust.
• Stakeholder management, energy infrastructure, government relations, real estate development agreements, coalition building, and strategic communications.
• 3-5 years in community engagement, permitting, or public affairs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with SmartSheet or SiteTracker is a plus.
• Real estate background that supports development agreements and project approvals.
• Experience in renewables, oil & gas, or other energy sectors.
• Background in legal, city planning, or community development.

Nice to Have

• Experience with BESS or related technologies is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• No specific formal educational qualifications specified in the description.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)