Senior Manager, Engagement & Communications, Renewables

Energy Vault; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit in renewable energy is seeking a Senior Manager for Engagement and Communications. This role involves strategic leadership for the Solar for All Program, focusing on outreach and collaborations in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in community engagement and communications, fostering collaboration across diverse stakeholders and ensuring culturally relevant outreach.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical and disability insurance

Generous PTO and vacation policy

4-week paid sabbatical after 6 years

Paid professional development budget

Hybrid work schedule

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in community engagement, communications, or program management.
• At least 4 years in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience in outreach and engagement plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead outreach and engagement for the multi-state Solar for All Program.
• Supervise a team of Engagement Coordinators across multiple states.
• Develop and implement effective communications strategies.

Skills

Community engagement

Communications strategy

Project management

Cultural competency

Storytelling

Job description

Senior Manager, Engagement & Communications, Renewables

Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) is an entrepreneurial nonprofit working on environmental solutions at the intersection of renewable energy and freshwater. Partnerships are key to our success. We build long-term relationships with our education, corporate, utility and philanthropic partners by first understanding their goals and needs and providing solutions that achieve those goals while achieving real, measurable environmental benefits.

About Solar for All (SFA)

Solar for All Program was created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is designed to drive economic growth, create jobs, improve energy independence, and lower energy costs. It leverages existing incentives and support platforms, providing financial assistance forsolar installations on single-family and multi-family homes, and supporting residential-serving community solar projects.

Who are we looking for?

The Sr. Manager, Engagement & Communicationswill provide strategic leadership for outreach, engagement, and communications functions of the multi-state implementation of the Solar for All Program in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. Reporting to the Program Director and working in close collaboration with the SFA and Operations teams, this role is responsible for developing and implementing an effective engagement and communications strategy that reflects the program’s community-centered approach and values. This position supervises a team of 3-5 Engagement Coordinators and works with external marketing and communications contractors to develop marketing materials, websites, and narratives that support the constituents we serve.

This position demands a highly collaborative approach and the ability to engage with various stakeholders while remaining responsive to evolving needs in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.The successful candidate will be a skilled relationship-builder, strategist, and communicator who fosters collaboration and ensures communications are accessible, culturally relevant, and impactful.

A deep understanding of the 3 states and the ability to understand emerging state legislation relevant to the SFA program is important.The ideal candidate will be deeply aligned with BEF’s Core Values and committed to advancing the organization’s mission through diligent and adaptive leadership.

Why Join Us? Our Values Are:

Partnership:We believe we can accomplish more by bringing people together.

Adaptability:We evolve, adapt, and apply what we learn to constantly improve our results.

Knowledge:We seek out and value diverse perspectives, embrace new ideas, and pioneer new approaches

Innovation:We recognize the scope and pace of the change we need demands that we innovate. This need for innovation inspires and energizes us.

Integrity:We are honest with our employees, customers, and our partners.We promise to always deliver the best possible outcomes for the environment and people we serve.

Primary Duties:

Team Leadership

• Foster a culture that aligns with BEF’s core values, supports collaboration among team members, and encourages continuous improvement across engagement, outreach, and communication functions.
• Develop a team of Engagement Coordinators that represents each state, providing guidance,mentorship,and oversight to build a cohesive and high-performing team across the region.
• Engage with external marketing, communications, and engagement partners across the three states to ensure timely, culturally responsive, and high-quality deliverables.
• Develop and implement engagement plans across internal and external teams to align local efforts with overall program goals.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional Solar for All leadership to ensure programmatic alignment with compliance, operational, and stakeholder needs.
• Support the Program Director as needed to ensure continuity and stability in program engagement and communications.

Strategic Communications & Storytelling

• Lead the development and implementation of a tri-state communications strategy that uplifts community voices, increases program visibility, and maximizes household participation. Oversee creation of compelling content (e.g., stories, press releases, case studies, social media, community presentations) to communicate program impact.
• Monitor and evaluate communication strategies using data insights to continuously improve reach, relevance, and quality.
• Engage with external marketing partners to create a program-specific website and core materials, including the SFA Playbook.
• Regularly review program marketing and collateral to ensure communication and engagement efforts are adequately supported by up-to-date, effective resources.
• Ensure consistency in branding, tone, and messaging across all external platforms and materials.
• Collaborate with leadership on policy engagement efforts that support program goals and regulatory alignment.

Community Engagement

• Develop and implement regional outreach efforts to reflect the priorities of local communities.
• Partner with community-based organizations and subrecipients to co-create outreach strategies that promote participation and build trust.
• Support the development of accessible, multilingual, and culturally relevant materials.
• Develop tools to track community participation and support federal reporting on engagement outcomes.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with Steering Committees and Workgroups to ensure communications and engagement efforts are informed by community input.
• Align outreach with key program initiatives in partnership with program, workforce, and leadership teams.
• Help design and facilitate public events, stakeholder meetings, and regional outreach campaigns.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in community engagement, communications, or program management, with at least 4 years in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrable experience developing and implementing effective outreach, engagement, and communications plans over the life of a large program.
• Strong project management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple teams or contractors across geographic regions.
• Excellent verbal, written, and storytelling skills; experience tailoring messages to diverse audiences.
• Experience working with tribal governments, rural communities, and/or social service organizations.
• Commitment to cultural competency and inclusive engagement practices.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly in and among Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong preference for candidates with a deep understanding of how to engage and communicate with stakeholders in each of the states of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.
• Engagement experience and existing network in Idaho, Montana, and/or Wyoming.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to create or adapt communications and engagement materials for Spanish-speaking audiences.

What’s in it for you:

• Salary Range: $105,000 - $115,000 per year DOE.
• 100% Employer paid Medical, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Life insurance for employees; 75% subsidized for family/dependents.
• Retirement plan with 5% employer matching contribution.
• Generous PTO and Vacation Policy including alternative care and self-care leave.
• Four Week paid sabbatical after first 6 years, then every 5 years thereafter
• Opportunity to grow through training and development including a generous paid professional development budget.
• Hybrid work schedule.

Location:Remote. Regional (ID, MT, WY, WA, OR) with an expectation to occasionally travel within the region.

Open until filled.Our goal is to have this team member start work on 08/18/2025.For consideration, apply directly through this link.

Bonneville Environmental Foundation is an EEO employer.