Public Affairs Lead, Renewable Energy Engagement

Leeward-Energy; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeward Renewable Energy is seeking a Public Affairs Manager for the East Region. The role leads stakeholder engagement, public meetings, and communications efforts to minimize risk and maximize project value.

You will collaborate with Development, Legal, and Government Affairs teams, manage relationships with officials and NGOs, and guide outreach strategies across multiple projects. This is a hybrid, in-office role with travel 25–50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs, Political Science, Communications, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
• 6–8 years of experience in public affairs, stakeholder or community engagement, advocacy, communications, or a related field.
• Experience in renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure development strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading stakeholder-facing efforts and serving as a trusted representative of an organization in public meetings, hearings, and industry forums.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; public speaking and facilitation in high-stakes environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic public affairs leadership across LRE’s East Region development portfolio.
• Shape public affairs priorities and advocacy strategies for projects.
• Lead coalition building, grassroots engagement campaigns, and land use advocacy efforts.
• Represent Leeward Renewable Energy in public meetings, hearings, and industry organizations.
• Develop and oversee strategic communications materials, including messaging and presentations.
• Manage external public affairs and public relations agencies to align with project goals.
• Participate in project team meetings and monitor permitting milestones.
• Conduct site visits to key project locations to support strategy development.

Skills

Public affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs, Political Science, Communications, or a related field

Master’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Leeward Renewable Energy is seeking a Public Affairs Manager for the East Region. The role leads stakeholder engagement, public meetings, and communications efforts to minimize risk and maximize project value.

You will collaborate with Development, Legal, and Government Affairs teams, manage relationships with officials and NGOs, and guide outreach strategies across multiple projects. This is a hybrid, in-office role with travel 25–50%.