Manager, Community Affairs, West Region

Clearway Energy Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearway Energy Group is looking for a Community Affairs Manager to foster relationships in California and Nevada. This role involves building partnerships with local governments, organizations, and stakeholders to support project permitting and policy advocacy. Candidates should have strong community connections, experience in public relations, and excellent communication skills.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will represent Clearway at local events and manage communication strategies to enhance the company's community engagement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in public relations, community organizing, campaigns, or lobbying.
• Ability to engage with elected officials, policymakers, and the community.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador for Clearway in California and Nevada.
• Build relationships with local officials, labor unions, and stakeholders.
• Organize community events and develop communication materials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Public relations

Community organizing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in government, communications, or journalism

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Customer relationship management tools

Job description

What The Role Is

At Clearway, we care deeply about our relationship with the communities that host our plants. We’re seeking a Community Affairs Manager to help us maintain and grow those relationships in California and Nevada. The successful candidate will have the ability to foster positive relationships with a wide range of individuals and organizations, an understanding of the cultural and political landscape of the Western U.S., and excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills. Reporting to the head of Clearway’s External Affairs function in the West, the candidate will be the principal ambassador for the organization in the region, supporting a large portfolio of projects in operations and development.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Be an ambassador for Clearway across California and Nevada (primarily the Central Valley, Southern California, and Southern Nevada), with responsibility for shaping and implementing the company’s vision within local communities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local government officials, labor unions, business organizations, advocacy organizations, tribal governments, and other project stakeholders.
• Participate in advocacy and engagement efforts with state and local elected officials and agencies to support project permitting and state and local policy priorities.
• Maintain strong relationships within the company, including with plant managers and technicians, construction managers, and project developers, as well as with key project stakeholders such as landowners.
• Cultivate community partnerships and develop and implement community benefit plans, in collaboration with local site teams and project developers.
• Organize open houses, tours, and other events to build goodwill and share information with the community.
• Represent Clearway at relevant local events and activities.
• Craft effective messaging and develop communications materials, including social media posts, fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, op‑eds, and more.
• Respond to inquiries from community members and other interested parties when needed.
• Manage social media content plans and virtual groups to enhance the online profile of the company. Create and maintain a contact database.

What You’ll Bring

• A self‑starter, responsible and communicative, an active listener, and a problem solver, with great interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team. You must have the ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism.
• Strong and deep connections in California and/or Nevada, with a preference for experience in the Central Valley or inland Southern California.
• 4+ years of work experience in public relations, community organizing, campaigns, lobbying/government affairs, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in government, communications, journalism, or related field OR an additional 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven success in engaging with elected officials, policymakers, the media, the public, and local residents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Valid driver’s license, transportation, and willingness to travel frequently across the region.

What Would Be Nice

• Experience with customer relationship management tools such as Borealis and Salesforce.
• Experience in the energy industry and familiarity with clean energy policies, regulations, and permitting processes.

Clearway will not sponsor non‑immigrant visas for this position (H‑1B, TN, E‑3, etc.).

Pay Rate: $125,000—$160,000 USD.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.

Notice to Applicants: Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.