Associate Director, Community & Stakeholder Engagement

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $120k - $150k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Cypress Creek Renewables

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2014

⚡ Energy

💰 Debt Financing on 2022-05

Energy • Sustainability

Cypress Creek Renewables is a leading company in the American clean energy industry, dedicated to developing, financing, owning, and operating solar and energy storage projects across the United States. With a total of over 12GW in solar energy projects developed, the company plays a crucial role in the clean energy transition, powering more than 2,000,000 American homes. Cypress Creek Renewables is committed to sustainability, working closely with communities to provide long-term renewable energy solutions. The company offers operations and maintenance services as well, ensuring that their solar projects remain beneficial for decades to come. Their investment of over $3 billion into projects highlights their significant impact and dedication to building a sustainable future.

📋 Description

• Lead and execute comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategies for projects across the assigned region • Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, advocacy groups, and other key stakeholders • Conduct stakeholder mapping and develop targeted outreach strategies • Develop and implement plans that build public understanding and support for projects • Establish and maintain relationships with elected officials, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and government entities, in collaboration with Government Affairs • Represent the company at public hearings, community meetings, and critical discussions • Identify permitting and regulatory risks and communicate them effectively to leadership • Act as or support project spokespersons by leading media engagement, public presentations, and community forums, while coaching others to deliver clear, credible, and impactful messaging. • Develop messaging, presentations, and written materials • Partner with internal teams on media relations strategy and execution • Develop engagement plans aligned with project goals • Translate complex information into accessible communications • Craft stories highlighting project value and community benefits • Work with Government Affairs, Development, Project Execution, and Operations teams • Lead identification and mitigation of risks related to community acceptance, stakeholder sentiment, and social license. • Provide guidance on engagement best practices • Lead and mentor team members or consultants • Manage external vendors • Contribute to a collaborative team environment

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree • 5+ years of relevant experience • Experience with municipalities, elected officials, and regulatory agencies • Strong stakeholder engagement and planning skills • Public speaking and spokesperson experience • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to simplify complex information • Experience in media relations • Proficiency in Microsoft Office • Willingness to travel up to 40% • Embrace and live by the missions and values of Cypress Creek Energy

🏖️ Benefits

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays. • 401(k) Match • Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance • Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave • Tuition Reimbursement • Phone Bill Reimbursement • Company Swag