Baltimore Community Solar & Engagement Lead

Solar Landscape; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

401(k) match

Summer Fridays

Remote/hybrid options

Parental leave

Team lunches

Office spaces in multiple cities

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Solar Landscape seeks an experienced Community & Municipal Engagement Manager to lead outreach and stakeholder engagement in the Baltimore region in support of Maryland’s Community Solar Program.

You will act as Solar Landscape's Maryland representative, focusing on BGE, Pepco, and Potomac Edison territories, building partnerships with municipalities, nonprofits, businesses, and community leaders to expand affordable clean energy access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in community engagement, government relations, public affairs, business development, economic development, nonprofit leadership, clean energy, utilities, or related fields.
• Existing relationships within Maryland municipal and nonprofit communities are a plus, preferably in the Baltimore-area.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Self-starter who can work independently while collaborating with a remote team.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout Maryland (central Maryland focus); driver’s license and vehicle preferred (travel is reimbursed).
• Experience with community solar, renewable energy, utilities, or public policy is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with municipalities, elected officials, community-based organizations, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, neighborhood associations, nonprofit organizations, and local business leaders.
• Educate municipalities, community organizations, businesses, and residents about Maryland’s community solar program and community solar benefits.
• Identify and engage residential and commercial subscribers with local partners.
• Facilitate and enroll residential customers at in-person engagement events.
• Represent Solar Landscape at community meetings, events, workshops, conferences, and public outreach activities.
• Build long-term relationships that strengthen presence throughout Maryland.
• Identify strategic partnerships that expand access to community solar.
• Maintain records of outreach activities, partnerships, donations, and subscriber opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted resource for community stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
• Lead stakeholder engagement for new community solar project applications.
• Collaborate with internal teams in marketing, policy/legal, compliance, operations, project development, and subscriber acquisition.

Skills

Community engagement

Public affairs

Business development

Nonprofit leadership

Public policy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Solar Landscape seeks an experienced Community & Municipal Engagement Manager to lead outreach and stakeholder engagement in the Baltimore region in support of Maryland’s Community Solar Program.

You will act as Solar Landscape's Maryland representative, focusing on BGE, Pepco, and Potomac Edison territories, building partnerships with municipalities, nonprofits, businesses, and community leaders to expand affordable clean energy access.