Director of Public Affairs

Stratum Land & Energy Partners; Savannah (GA); À distance; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stratum Land & Energy Partners seeks a Director of Public Affairs to lead local approval strategies for utility-scale energy and data center projects. This full-time remote role develops stakeholder maps, community engagement plans, and tailored messaging for local regulatory environments.

The Director builds relationships with local officials, boards, and community leaders, monitors political dynamics, drafts briefings, oversees press outreach, and advises clients on public affairs risks to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; related fields acceptable.
• Extensive experience in government relations, public affairs, and media relations.
• Ability to draft and manage press materials and communications campaigns.
• Strong remote-work capabilities with travel as needed.

Responsabilités

• Monitor local political dynamics and advise clients on risks and opportunities.
• Prepare briefings and talking points for client engagements.
• Oversee press releases and media outreach for projects.
• Collaborate with project development and public affairs teams to drive approvals.

Connaissances

Government relations

Media relations

Public affairs strategy

Press releases

Stakeholder management

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Description du poste

Stratum Land & Energy Partners is a public affairs and government relations firm focused on utility-scale energy developers. The firm specializes in securing local discretionary approvals such as conditional use permits, special use permits, rezones, tax abatements, and host community agreements by working directly with county boards and planning commissions. Stratum operates as a primary local presence, traveling to project sites, meeting with commissioners, and building the political infrastructure necessary for project success. Founded by Ian Evans after a decade in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) development across the Midwest and Southeast, the firm combines deep industry expertise with a selective engagement model. Stratum takes on a deliberate number of projects at a time so each client receives principal-level attention and strategic guidance.

Role Description

The Director of Public Affairs is a full-time, remote role responsible for leading public affairs strategies that support utility-scale energy and data center projects through local approval processes. This role will develop and execute comprehensive public affairs plans, including stakeholder mapping, community engagement, and messaging tailored to local political and regulatory environments. The Director will build and maintain relationships with local elected officials, county boards, planning commissions, and community leaders, serving as a key representative for client projects. Daily responsibilities include monitoring local political dynamics, preparing briefings and talking points, overseeing press releases and media outreach, and advising clients on public affairs risks and opportunities. The Director will collaborate closely with project development and public affairs teams, provide strategic counsel on governmental affairs, and ensure consistent communication that advances project approvals and strengthens community support.

Qualifications

• Preference for someone located in the Midwest or Mid-Atlantic.
• Strong Government Relations and Governmental Affairs skills, with experience engaging local elected officials, boards, and commissions.
• Expertise in Public Affairs and Media Relations, including strategy development and oversight of public-facing communications.
• Ability to draft and manage Press Releases and related materials as part of broader communication campaigns.
• Proven experience in utility-scale energy, infrastructure, or closely related sectors is highly beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex issues into clear, persuasive narratives.
• Demonstrated capability to work independently in a remote environment, manage multiple engagements, and travel to project sites as needed.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills across diverse community and political audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Energy-related field, or equivalent professional experience.