Community Engagement Lead, Energy Projects

Invenergy, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a Manager, Community Engagement to lead local outreach and serve as the relationship lead with stakeholders in communities where Invenergy has a presence.

You will represent Invenergy in meetings with local officials, landowners, and other stakeholders, explain project benefits, negotiate approvals, and help develop a structured community relations program aligned with company priorities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with local political and stakeholder engagement (preferably in rural areas).
• A BS or BA from an accredited college program.
• 5+ years' work experience in local economic or real estate project development, and/or in the renewable and clean energy industry.
• Ability to spend approximately 50% of time traveling.

Responsibilities

• Represent Invenergy in meetings with local officials, landowners, and other stakeholders and in public meetings hosted by the project.
• Understand and explain benefits of projects to host community members.
• Negotiate and obtain certain local approvals required for project development.
• Lead development and implementation of a structured community relations program to support Invenergy's planned developments and operating projects
• Ensure the project's community relations plan aligns with company priorities and partnerships.
• Manage tasks according to budgets and schedules, including coordinating internal and external technical support and assist in project budgeting and scheduling based on local public engagement needs.
• Monitor local project opposition and develop relationships and educate key individuals to neutralize or mitigate the spread of opposition.
• Coordinate with local counties and government groups.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Networking

Leadership

Time management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Invenergy LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a Manager, Community Engagement to lead local outreach and serve as the relationship lead with stakeholders in communities where Invenergy has a presence.

You will represent Invenergy in meetings with local officials, landowners, and other stakeholders, explain project benefits, negotiate approvals, and help develop a structured community relations program aligned with company priorities.