Energy & Climate Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Montgomery County, MD Government; Maryland; On-site; USD 79,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Government in Maryland seeks an Energy and Climate Stakeholder Engagement Manager to lead outreach for energy programs, coordinate the Montgomery County Energy Summit, and foster partnerships with diverse groups across the community.

The role emphasizes building relationships, facilitating meetings, and designing outreach materials while supporting county climate goals and zero‑emission vehicle initiatives. A valid driver's license and occasional county vehicle use are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in communications, outreach, and stakeholder management in energy, building, sustainability, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; equivalence allowed.
• Valid Class C driver’s license and ability to drive county vehicles for outreach activities.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with diverse stakeholder groups including business owners, advocacy groups, industry reps, and the public.
• Plan and execute the annual Montgomery County Energy Summit and other events.
• Coordinate events, trainings, seminars, and public hearings; manage logistics and partnerships.
• Provide background information and data to support climate and energy program recommendations.
• Engage the public and private sectors in energy and zero‑emission vehicle programs.

Skills

Stakeholder relations

Event planning

Meeting facilitation

Communication skills

Content creation

Diversity outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Energy & Climate Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Energy & Climate Stakeholder Engagement Manager
(Program Manager I, Grade 23)
Montgomery County Government
Department of Environmental Protection
2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, Maryland 20902
Salary Range: $78,929 to $126,097

WHO WE ARE
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency with the mission to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County’s air, water, and land in a sustainable, innovative, inclusive, and industry-leading way while fostering smart growth, a thriving more sustainable economy and healthy communities. DEP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. DEP encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Energy, Climate, and Compliance Division (ECCD) in DEP is responsible for the development and implementation of a variety of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other sustainability policies and initiatives that support Montgomery County’s goal to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions as well as increase the use of renewable energy while ensuring that under‑served communities that feel the impacts of climate change more acutely are considered in all aspects of the division’s work.

DEP is seeking a dynamic and experienced Energy and Climate Stakeholder Engagement Program Manager (Program Manager I) to work on key programs related to energy use in commercial and multifamily buildings and zero-emission vehicles. Work primarily consists of engaging and coordinating with a wide variety of stakeholders (from building/business owners to industry groups to advocacy groups) on energy programs through trainings, meetings, developing outreach materials, and maintaining partnerships. This position also supports managers and supervisors with research and facilitating recommendations and innovative strategies to address and correct County climate and energy issues by providing background information and data to appropriate public and private groups.

The ideal and successful candidate will have the following experience, knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Experience in building relationships among diverse and multiple stakeholder groups.
• Ability to plan large educational conferences/events (e.g., the Montgomery County Energy Summit): securing locations, coordinating partnerships, developing educational content, engaging speakers and vendors, and performing other event logistics.
• Ability to effectively plan and facilitate meetings and community outreach initiatives among diverse and multiple stakeholder groups, in particular with business groups, multifamily owners and boards, non-profits, and local governments, to explain and provide guidance on complex energy programs and requirements.
• Strong communication (written and oral) skills including designing materials (e.g., fact sheets, posters, infographics, blogs), developing and maintaining website content, and experience with social media and marketing campaigns.
• Experience working with low-income, underrepresented, and BIPOC communities; cross-cultural competence and experience working with diverse populations.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
The Energy and Climate Stakeholder Engagement Program Manager position will be responsible for the implementation of a variety of energy, climate, and other sustainability policies and initiatives consistent with the goals of Montgomery County to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy performance of the built environment, and shift towards zero-emission vehicle use.
Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Building relationships and partnerships and maintaining regular contact with diverse stakeholder groups including business-owners, advocacy groups, industry representatives, other relevant groups, and the general public.
• Leading development and execution of the annual Montgomery County Energy Summit and other special energy-related events.
• Coordinating a variety of events, workshops, professional and press conferences, trainings, seminars, and public hearings.
• Facilitating recommendations and strategies for energy and climate programs by providing background information, data, and research to appropriate public and private groups.
• Determining ways to involve the public, the private sector, and/or the business community in energy and zero-emission vehicle programs that will be mutually beneficial.
• Supporting other climate initiatives as appropriate to help the County meet its ambitious climate goals.

This position requires work schedule flexibility to meet program and stakeholder needs.

This position requires possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a County vehicle to attend outreach meetings, activities and events, and transport materials and perform other duties in support of outreach efforts to a variety of communities throughout Montgomery County.

To ensure a positive workplace and to comply with federal, state and County laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing mandatory trainings within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Considerable (3 years) of professional experience in a program/specialization area directly related to communications, outreach, and stakeholder management in the energy, building, electric vehicles, sustainability, environmental, environmental justice, or related fields.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class “C” (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence.
Medical Exam: Medical History Review – This position requires completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form to assess the candidate’s ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role.
Financial Disclosure Statement: The selected candidate will be required to complete and submit a Financial Disclosure Statement upon hire and annually thereafter. All statements are publicly available.

PREFERRED CRITERIA, INTERVIEW PREFERENCES
All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated “Qualified,” placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for an interview.

Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following.

• Experience planning large (e.g., 50-100 people or more) educational conferences and/or events.
• Demonstrated experience building relationships and working with local governments and/or community-based organizations.
• Experience dealing tactfully, effectively and equitably with a diverse set of stakeholders including building owners and managers, real estate agents, residents, policy makers, and other partners
• Experience developing and implementing training on complex programs and requirements; and demonstrated large meeting facilitation experience.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Government offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

The Job Number for the Program Manager I recruitment is 2026-00534.

This Recruitment Closes October 1, 2026.

All resume submissions must address the preferred criteria for the position, preferably in a separate section of the resume.