Community Engagement Manager

Actalent; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Community Engagement Manager to develop strategies for energy storage projects. This role entails liaising with local governments and stakeholders, orchestrating community events, and monitoring relevant political dynamics to ensure project viability. Ideal candidates will have experience with energy infrastructure and excellent communication skills, facilitating grassroots advocacy and stakeholder management.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in community engagement or public affairs.
• Experience with battery energy storage systems preferred.
• Ability to speak at city council meetings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for local governments, residents, and stakeholders.
• Organize public meetings and community engagement events.
• Monitor political dynamics and mitigate entitlement risks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Energy infrastructure

Government relations

Strategic communications

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SmartSheet

SiteTracker

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Community Engagement Manager (Fully Remote with some Travel)

Job Description

We are seeking a Community Engagement Manager to develop and execute community engagement and entitlement strategies for energy storage projects. This role serves as a critical liaison between local governments, residents, and stakeholders, ensuring the successful integration of our projects into the community. This role is fully remote with up to 30% travel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for local governments, residents, and stakeholders
• Organize public meetings, open houses, and educational events
• Monitor political and regulatory dynamics and mitigate entitlement risks
• Oversee community benefit initiatives and grassroots advocacy
• Collaborate with internal teams such as Development, Legal, and Government Affairs
• Track community sentiment and opposition to maintain project viability
• Manage stakeholder databases and outreach materials
• Help build a national coalition around energy storage education for cities
• Implement training and engagement strategies for OEMs, developers, and local partners
  
  

Essential Skills

• Experience with battery energy storage systems (BESS) or similar infrastructure
• Proven ability to speak at city council or planning commission meetings
• Experience managing external consultants and navigating discretionary permitting processes
• Ability to build coalitions with OEMs, developers, and local stakeholders
• Strong understanding of real estate entitlements and development agreements
• Ability to combat opposition and maintain community trust
• Stakeholder management, energy infrastructure, government relations, real estate development agreements, coalition building, and strategic communications
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 3-5 years in community engagement, permitting, or public affairs
• Experience with BESS or related technologies strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects
• Willingness to travel up to 30%
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with SmartSheet or SiteTracker is a plus
• Real estate background that supports development agreements and project approvals
• Experience in renewables, oil & gas, or other energy sectors
• Background in legal, city planning, or community development
  
  

Work Environment

The role is remote (U.S.-based) with up to 30% travel, primarily focused on city council and community meetings. Frequent collaboration with internal teams and external consultants is expected. Denver or Southern California location is preferred due to project concentration, and the position will significantly enhance regional support where currently only two team members operate.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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