Public Affairs Manager

Leeward Renewable Energy; Dallas (TX); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Leeward Renewable Energy seeks a Public Affairs Manager to oversee community engagement strategies for the East Region during development. You will work with Development, Legal, and Government Affairs to manage stakeholder outreach, public meetings, and communications efforts in a hybrid Houston or Dallas setting.

The ideal candidate has renewable energy or large infrastructure experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence timelines through proactive engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree in public affairs, political science, communications or related field.
• 6–8 years in public affairs, stakeholder engagement or related fields.
• Experience in renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure preferred.
• Proven track record in public meetings, hearings and forums.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic public affairs leadership for East Region projects.
• Shape advocacy strategies and engagement plans with cross-functional teams.
• Lead coalition building, grassroots engagement, and land use advocacy.
• Represent the company in public meetings, hearings and forums.
• Advise leadership on risk mitigation and stakeholder strategy.
• Coordinate with elected officials, regulators, NGOs and tribal reps.
• Develop communications materials and community-facing content.
• Manage external agencies to align with project goals.
• Monitor milestones and address permitting risks with leadership.
• Conduct site visits to support stakeholder outreach.

Connaissances

Public affairs leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Communication skills

Public speaking

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Relationship building

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Public Affairs/Political Science/Communications

Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging anAmerican energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own andoperateover30utility-scalewind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling4gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.

LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year.Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment.

POSITION: Public Affairs Manager

Department: External Affairs

Location: Houston, TX or Dallas, TX- Hybrid

Status: Exempt

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is a high-growth renewable energy company forging a sustainable future through integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We own and operate over 30 large wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling over 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.

LRE has an ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 and is developing and contracting an increasing pipeline of new projects every year. We take a full-life cycle approach to our projects, built on a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the environment.

Job Summary

The Public Affairs Manager (P4) will oversee community engagement strategies for LRE’s East region projects in development to minimize risks, build support, and enhance project value. This position will work closely with a variety of cross-functional teams—including Development, Legal, and Government Affairs—to manage stakeholder outreach, public meetings, and communications efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of renewable energy or large infrastructure development and permitting processes, experience in stakeholder and community engagement, knowledge of local and regional policy environments, and a passion for advancing clean energy projects. This role requires initiative, independence, and the ability to influence project timelines and stakeholder strategy through thoughtful analysis and proactive engagement.

This role requires travel 25-50% of the time depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic public affairs leadership across LRE’s East Region development portfolio, offering insight into project development risk, local dynamics, and stakeholder sentiment.
• Shape public affairs priorities and advocacy strategies for projects, applying deep subject matter expertise in community engagement tools, tactics, and best practices.
• Lead high-impact initiatives such as coalition building, supporter and grassroots engagement campaigns, land use and zoning advocacy efforts, and other project-specific community engagement strategies.
• Serve as a trusted representative of Leeward Renewable Energy in public meetings, hearings, and industry organizations, with authorization to speak on behalf of the company.
• Manage high-stakes communications and sensitive stakeholder situations, exercising sound judgment and providing recommendations to leadership on risk mitigation and engagement strategy.
• Act as a primary point of contact for key external allies, elected officials, regulators, tribal representatives, NGOs, and local decision-makers.
• Develop and oversee strategic communications materials, including messaging, talking points, presentations, press materials, and community-facing content.
• Manage external public affairs and public relations agencies to ensure alignment with project goals and execution of engagement strategies.
• Participate in project team meetings and maintain a deep understanding of project development and permitting milestones, proactively identifying issues and opportunities and providing judgment-based counsel to project teams and leadership on emerging issues, permitting risks, and stakeholder concerns.
• Conduct site visits to key project locations to support stakeholder outreach, strengthen relationships, and inform strategy development.

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
• Demonstrated ability to interpret project development risk and provide strategic, judgment-based recommendations
• Strong track record of building and maintaining effective relationships with a variety of diverse stakeholders such as elected officials, government agencies, indigenous tribes, NGOs, community leaders, or other external partners
• Experience navigating permitting and land use processes, including projects involving federal, state, or local approvals;
• Experience managing external communications, public affairs, or public relations agencies
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and facilitation in high-stakes stakeholder environments
• Highly collaborative, with a demonstrated ability to proactively partner with leaders across multiple departments and influence outcomes without direct authority
• A track record of demonstrating sound judgement and ethical behavior
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management or CRM tools a plus
• Demonstrated passion for renewable energy and responsible, community-centered project development

Requirements

• Position will require sitting for long periods of time as well as occasionally lifting up to twenty-pound boxes
• This role requires travel 25-50% of the time
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a vehicle
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening

Please Note: This is an in-office role, requiring on site presence in our office a minimum of three days per week with hybrid flexibility of working remotely two days per week, subject to manager and policy approval. #LI-Hybrid

Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.