Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC · 5 hours ago
Manager Public Affairs
Greater Phoenix Area
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement consistent and effective public affairs/community engagement processes, strategies, and tactics across LRE’s West region projects in development.
Manage and support public hearings and community meetings, key stakeholder relationships, government and elected official meetings, influencer meetings, crisis communications, community giving and political contributions, and project events.
Manage and support advocacy on local government policies, regulations, and fees that may impact or relate to projects (in coordination with Legal, Development, and Government Affairs).
Develop communications materials including presentations, talking points, messaging, local project press releases, project datasheets, project websites and events, in coordination with internal and external resources.
Build trusted professional relationships with the key local business, government, NGO and tribal stakeholders.
Manage local public affairs and public relations agencies to support successful implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies and goals.
Manage and coordinate community giving and political contributions in compliance with company approval and regulatory guidelines.
Attend project team meetings, and stay current on all project issues, especially key project development and permitting processes and milestones.
As appropriate, represent Leeward Renewable Energy in Industry Organizations.
Visit key local project locations with project teams as needed to understand critical issues, establish relationships, and conduct outreach.
Coordinate local project level public relations with support of Corporate Communications and local PR firm.
Qualification
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Required
Graduate and/or Bachelors Degree in Public Affairs, Political Science, Communications or related field.
5-7 years’ experience in Public Affairs, Communications, Community/Stakeholder Engagement, or Renewable Energy.
Experience managing and resolving complex utility-scale renewable energy public affairs issues.
Proven track record successfully building relationships with community, local, state and federal government officials, NGOs, tribes, and other stakeholders to gain project support, minimize or eliminate opposition, and build trust.
Experience and familiarity navigating the complex permitting processes for projects sited on federal lands.
Experience managing and directing communications and public affairs agencies.
Demonstrated passion for renewable energy.
Evidence of strong strategic thinking, communication, planning, organization and execution.
Experience presenting in public meetings.
Results oriented and strong project management skills.
Self-motivated, able to work independently in a rapidly evolving business environment.
Successful track record as a team player, ability to work and influence cross-functionally.
Proactive approach, able to anticipate issues and recommend solutions.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects, coordinate teams, and facilitate effective meetings.
Take direction and apply constructive feedback to improve work product.
Position will require sitting for long periods of time as well as occasionally lifting up to twenty-pound boxes.
This role requires travel 25-50% of the time.
Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to drive a vehicle.
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
Preferred
Political campaign and advocacy experience a plus.
Company
Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC
Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is a leading renewable energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of 24 renewable energy facilities across nine states totaling about 2,500 megawatts of generating capacity.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$545M2023-03-15Debt Financing· $185M
2023-01-10Debt Financing· $289M
2022-06-29Debt Financing· $71M
Leadership Team
Nate Graham
Chief Technology Officer
Chris Loehr
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2024-10-31
2024-06-05
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