Manager, Community Engagement

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with residents, local officials and staff, schools, chambers of commerce, nonprofits, civic groups, and emergency responders.
• Execute community engagement strategy. Organize briefings, listening sessions, small group discussions, community dinners, open houses, and other outreach suited to the project and community.
• Represent SB Energy at community events and relevant public meetings; keep the development up to date on emerging concerns, local developments, and opportunities to strengthen community partnerships.
• Anticipate emerging community issues and ensure local feedback informs project planning, construction, and operations. Own the coordination of community concern resolution, including tracking issues, assigning internal owners, escalating when needed, and following through with residents.
• Draft project updates, project website, FAQs, presentations and other materials necessary to keep community stakeholders current on project information.
• Identify community priorities and drive company investment in grants, sponsorships, and partnerships in areas such as education, youth programs, workforce development, and public safety.
• Build relationships with local schools, technical colleges, workforce organizations, and local businesses. Lead strategic efforts to establish or build workforce development training and career pathways.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in related field. Masters or JD is preferred but not required.
• 6+ years in community engagement, business development, market development, economic development, public policy, or program/project management.
• Previous experience
• Proven track record engaging and building trust with diverse community stakeholders (local municipalities, non-profit decision makers etc.) for large infrastructure or technology projects.
• Experience with creating and implementing external communications plans, including crisis communication management, utilizing modern communication strategies.
• Experience integrating community benefits (workforce, education, infrastructure support) into development strategies.
• Strong public speaking and facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive political and reputational issues.
• Experience managing contractors, agencies, or other third-parties.
• Understanding and experience in developing and presenting strategic recommendations from a broad range of data sources (e.g., survey data, social intelligence, qualitative research, online telemetry, business metrics).

Benefits

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans