Community Engagement Manager

Help shape the future of energy infrastructure by building trusted relationships between communities and innovative distributed energy projects. In this remote, Minnesota-based role, you will lead community engagement strategies that support the expansion of energy programs and strengthen local partnerships. You will collaborate with local officials, community organizations, project teams, and other stakeholders to understand community priorities and address concerns early. From facilitating public meetings to developing outreach strategies and communication materials, your work will help communities make informed decisions about energy projects. You will also translate local feedback into actionable insights that support project delivery and long-term community trust. This is an opportunity for a relationship-driven professional to take ownership, build new processes, and contribute to more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy systems.

• At least five years of experience in community relations, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience developing and executing community engagement strategies and building productive relationships with local officials and community organizations.

• Strong public speaking, presentation, and communication skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings and engage effectively with diverse audiences.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and sound judgment when navigating sensitive discussions, public concerns, conflicting perspectives, and external communications.

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and project timelines while maintaining organized and consistent follow-through.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.

• Strong writing skills and the ability to develop clear, audience-appropriate messaging about complex topics.

• A proactive, relationship-oriented approach, with the ability to build trust, work independently, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

• • Experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure, or another regulated industry.

  • Familiarity with Minnesota communities, local government structures, permitting processes, and regulatory requirements.

  • Experience organizing public meetings or managing community engagement for infrastructure, energy, or land-use projects.

  • Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, stakeholder engagement dashboards, or AI-enabled tools.

  • An entrepreneurial mindset, including experience building new programs, developing scalable processes, and adapting to changing business needs.

  • Ability to work remotely from Minnesota, with a preference for candidates based in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area.

  • Willingness to travel regularly throughout Minnesota, including occasional overnight and out-of-state trips.