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At Clearway, we care deeply about our relationship with the communities that host our plants. We’re seeking a Community Affairs Manager to help us maintain and grow those relationships in California and Nevada. The successful candidate will have the ability to foster positive relationships with a wide range of individuals and organizations, an understanding of the cultural and political landscape of the Western U.S., and excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills. Reporting to the head of Clearway’s External Affairs function in the West, the candidate will be the principal ambassador for the organization in the region, supporting a large portfolio of projects in operations and development.
Job Responsibility:
Be an ambassador for Clearway across California and Nevada (primarily the Central Valley, Southern California, and Southern Nevada), with responsibility for shaping and implementing the company’s vision within local communities
Build and maintain strong relationships with local government officials, labor unions, business organizations, advocacy organizations, tribal governments, and other project stakeholders
Participate in advocacy and engagement efforts with state and local elected officials and agencies to support project permitting and state and local policy priorities
Maintain strong relationships within the company, including with plant managers and technicians, construction managers, and project developers, as well as with key project stakeholders such as landowners
Cultivate community partnerships and develop and implement community benefit plans, in collaboration with local site teams and project developers
Organize open houses, tours, and other events to build goodwill and share information with the community
Represent Clearway at relevant local events and activities
Craft effective messaging and develop communications materials, including social media posts, fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, op-eds, and more
Respond to inquiries from community members and other interested parties when needed
Manage social media content plans and virtual groups to enhance the online profile of the company. Create and maintain a contact database
Requirements:
Strong and deep connections in California and/or Nevada, with a preference for experience in the Central Valley or inland Southern California
4+ years of work experience in public relations, community organizing, campaigns, lobbying/government affairs, or a related field
Bachelor’s degree in government, communications, journalism, or related field OR an additional 2+ years of relevant experience
Proven success in engaging with elected officials, policymakers, the media, the public, and local residents
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Valid driver’s license, transportation, and willingness to travel frequently across the region
Nice to have:
Experience with customer relationship management tools such as Borealis and Salesforce
Experience in the energy industry and familiarity with clean energy policies, regulations, and permitting processes
What we offer:
generous PTO
medical, dental & vision care
HSAs with company contributions
health FSAs
dependent daycare FSAs
commuter benefits
relocation
a 401(k) plan with employer match
a variety of life & accident insurances
fertility programs
adoption assistance
generous parental leave
tuition reimbursement
benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships
annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals