Manager, External Affairs, West Region

clearwayjobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearway Energy Group is seeking an External Affairs Manager to build local relationships and support our government affairs work in California and other Western states. You will collaborate with project development and operations teams to support a large portfolio of projects.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in government affairs or related fields, strong connections to California state and local politics, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in government affairs or related field.
• Strong connections to state and local California politics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Be an ambassador for Clearway in California.
• Build relationships with officials, tribal governments, labor unions, business organizations, advocacy organizations, and stakeholders.
• Advocate for Clearway's public policy priorities at the State Legislature, Governor's Office, and state agencies.
• Cultivate community partnerships in development projects with local teams and project developers.
• Represent Clearway at local events and activities.

Skills

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Active listener

Problem solver

Team player

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's degree in government

Bachelor's degree in public policy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

What The Role Is

At Clearway, we care deeply about our relationships with the states and communities that host our plants. We're seeking an External Affairs Manager to build local relationships and support our government affairs work in California and other Western states. 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 work closely with the project development and operations teams to support a large portfolio of projects in operations and development.

What You'll Be Doing

• Be an ambassador for Clearway in diverse communities across California.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local government officials, tribal governments, labor unions, business organizations, advocacy organizations, and other project stakeholders.
• Participate in outreach and advocacy efforts in support of Clearway's public policy priorities, including the State Legislature, Governor's Office, and state agencies.
• Cultivate community partnerships in support of Clearway's development projects, 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.
• 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.
• Craft effective messaging and develop communications materials.
• Respond to inquiries from community members and other interested parties when needed.

What You'll Bring

• A successful candidate must be 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.
• 4+ years of work experience in government affairs, state or local government, public relations, community organizing, campaigns, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in government, public policy, communications, journalism, or a related field OR an additional 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong connections and a solid understanding of state and local politics in California.
• Proven success in engaging with elected officials, policymakers, the media, the public, and 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 in the energy industry and familiarity with clean energy policies, regulations, and permitting processes.
• Experience with customer relationship management tools such as Borealis or Salesforce.

No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$125,000 - $160,000 USD

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway's operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Clearway Energy Group's vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability s