Community Relations Specialist

Star Energy Geothermal; Jawa Barat; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A major geothermal energy company in Indonesia is seeking a Lead Community Relations Specialist to enhance community and government engagement in West Java. The role requires 10+ years of experience in stakeholder relations, excellent communication skills, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Join a team committed to driving sustainable change and fostering positive relationships with local communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in community engagement or stakeholder relations.
• Strong understanding of issue management and project management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company in meetings with key stakeholders.
• Conduct regular engagements to assess social impacts.
• Develop stakeholder engagement and advocacy strategies.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Social impact assessment

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Communication, or Public Administration

Job description

About the Role

Star Energy Geothermal is Indonesia’s largest geothermal energy company and a leading clean energy company. As we pursue our vision to become the world’s largest and leading geothermal energy company, we believe our people are the key, individuals who can unleash their full potential to drive sustainable impact.

We are looking for a Lead Community Relations Specialist or Lead Local Stakeholder Relations Specialist to lead community and government engagement efforts in our West Java operations. This role is crucial in maintaining a conducive social environment, mitigating issues during project and drilling activities, and ensuring effective collaboration with government officials and local stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

• Represent the company in meetings and discussions with key stakeholders to maintain strong, trust-based relationships.
• Conduct regular engagements to address issues and assess social impacts arising from operations and project activities.
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement and advocacy strategies, including sponsorship and donation assessments aligned with business objectives.
• Manage conflict resolution and ensure grievances or claims from stakeholders are addressed effectively.
• Conduct issue analysis and prepare key messages or company positions for management decision-making.
• Ensure full compliance with the company’s Stakeholder Management Procedures and relevant Government of Indonesia regulations.
• Facilitate formal and informal engagements to strengthen relationships, address social challenges, and foster positive change.
• Support the company’s commitment to sustainability by promoting transparent communication and social harmony around operational areas.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Communication, Public Administration, or related disciplines.
• At least 10 years of experience in community engagement, development, or stakeholder relations within the energy or mining industry.
• Strong understanding of social impact assessment (AMDAL), issue management, and project management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and public speaking skills.
• Preferably domiciled in Sukabumi or Bogor Regency and fluent in Sundanese.

Why Join Us?

At Star Energy Geothermal, you’ll join a team that drives change toward a cleaner future. We value collaboration, integrity, and innovation, empowering our people to grow while making a real difference for communities and the planet.