Community Engagement Manager

Responsibilities

• Build Our Community Engagement Strategy
• Develop and lead community engagement and market presence strategies across Minnesota.
• Identify key stakeholders, assess community sentiment, and anticipate potential concerns or opposition.
• Build strong relationships with local officials, community organizations, and other influential stakeholders.
• Develop tools, dashboards, and repeatable processes to track engagement efforts and community readiness.
• Lead Community Outreach
• Represent Sparkfund in meetings with local governments, community groups, and other stakeholders.
• Plan and facilitate informational sessions, community meetings, and outreach events.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure community perspectives are considered throughout project development and deployment.
• Help establish Sparkfund as a trusted, credible partner in the communities where we operate.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in community relations, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, or a related field.
• Experience developing and executing community engagement strategies, including building relationships with local officials and community organizations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including comfort speaking at public meetings and engaging with diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and project timelines.
• Sound judgment when navigating sensitive conversations, community concerns, and external communications.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred

• Experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure, or another regulated industry.
• Familiarity with Minnesota communities, local government, and permitting or regulatory processes.
• Experience organizing public meetings or community engagement for infrastructure or land-use projects.
• Experience using CRM platforms, engagement dashboards, or AI-enabled tools.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and experience building new processes or programs.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $105,400–$143,200, based on experience, qualifications, and location
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with a 2% employer match
• Flexible vacation policy and federal holidays
• Half-day Fridays
• 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid caregiver leave
• One-time work-from-home equipment stipend
• $100 monthly phone and internet allowance