Manager, External Affairs, West Region

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical

Dental/ Vision

HSA contributions

Health FSA

Dependent daycare FSA

Commuter benefits

Relocation

401(k) match

Life & accident insurance

Fertility programs

Adoption assistance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Clearway Energy Group is seeking an External Affairs Manager to build local relationships and support government affairs in California and the Western states. The role reports to the head of External Affairs in the West and collaborates with project development and operations teams to support a large portfolio.

You will engage with government officials, tribal groups, labor unions, and community stakeholders, crafting messaging and coordinating events to foster goodwill and inform communities

Qualifications

• 4+ years in government affairs, public policy, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years equivalent experience.
• Strong connections in California state/local politics and with officials.

Responsibilities

• Be an ambassador for Clearway in California and the Western states.
• Support outreach to legislatures, Governor’s Office, and agencies.
• Cultivate community partnerships for development projects with local teams.
• Organize open houses, tours, and events to share information with communities.
• Maintain relationships with plant managers, project developers, and landowners.
• Craft messaging and develop communications materials.

Skills

Government affairs

Public relations

Community organizing

Campaign experience

California politics

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in government/public policy/communications/journalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

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 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 2 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.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together

Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.

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.

What We Provide

• generous PTO
• medical
• dental & vision care
• HSAs with company contributions
• health FSAs
• dependent daycare FSAs
• commuter benefits
• relocation
• a 401(k) plan with employer match
• a variety of life & accident insurances
• fertility programs
• adoption assistance
• generous parental leave
• tuition reimbursement
• benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships

For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.

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.

All official communication regarding this position will come only from an email address ending with @clearwayenergy.com. If you receive outreach from any other email address claiming to represent Clearway Energy, please do not respond, as it is fraudulent.

Notice to California 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.