Community Solar Engagement Lead – Chicagoland

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Chicago, Northern (IL, KY)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Solar Landscape in Illinois seeks a Community & Municipal Engagement Manager to build partnerships with municipalities, nonprofits, chambers of commerce, and local leaders. You will educate stakeholders about Illinois CDCS and community solar benefits and help enroll residents at events.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 5+ years in related fields, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel across Chicagoland.

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 Chicagoland municipal and nonprofit communities are highly desirable.
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
  • Willingness to travel throughout the Chicagoland area for meetings and events; driver’s license and vehicle preferred (travel is reimbursed).

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.
  • Develop partnerships that support subscriber acquisition for community solar projects.
  • Educate municipalities, community organizations, businesses, and residents about the benefits of Illinois' CDCS Program and community solar generally.
  • Engage residential and commercial subscribers through local engagement events.
  • Represent the company at community meetings, events, workshops, conferences, and public outreach activities.
  • Lead stakeholder engagement and support for new community solar project applications.
  • Collaborate with internal marketing, policy/legal, compliance, operations, project development, and subscriber acquisition teams.

Skills

Stakeholder relations
Public speaking
Project management
Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Solar Landscape in Illinois seeks a Community & Municipal Engagement Manager to build partnerships with municipalities, nonprofits, chambers of commerce, and local leaders. You will educate stakeholders about Illinois CDCS and community solar benefits and help enroll residents at events.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 5+ years in related fields, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel across Chicagoland.

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