Community Engagement Manager

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❄️ Minnesota – Remote

❄️ Minnesota – Remote

💵 $105.4k - $143.2k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👫 Community Manager

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Sparkfund is an energy transition partner that specializes in program management, project implementation, and financing services for utilities and building owners. The company focuses on transforming the built environment to enhance the electric grid's capacity and create a more sustainable energy future. With a strong commitment to helping utilities and commercial building owners navigate the energy transition, Sparkfund provides tailored solutions that lower costs, improve resilience, and integrate new technologies. The company leverages its expertise and extensive network to deliver scalable and efficient energy projects, backed by significant financial resources.

📋 Description

• Develop and lead community engagement and market presence strategies across Minnesota • Identify key stakeholders, assess community sentiment, and anticipate potential concerns or opposition • Build relationships with local officials, community organizations, and influential stakeholders • Develop tools, dashboards, and repeatable processes to track engagement efforts and community readiness • Represent Sparkfund in meetings with local governments, community groups, and other stakeholders • Plan and facilitate informational sessions, community meetings, and outreach events • Partner with internal teams to incorporate community perspectives throughout project development and deployment • Support Host Engagement, Commercialization, Marketing, and Projects teams in aligning engagement with project timelines • Identify community concerns or project risks and recommend solutions • Support local approval processes and engagement with authorities having jurisdiction • Maintain records of stakeholder communications, commitments, and outreach activities • Partner with Marketing to develop clear, accessible materials and talking points • Communicate complex energy concepts to different audiences • Help establish Sparkfund as a trusted partner in operating communities

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in community relations, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, or a related field • Experience developing and executing community engagement strategies, including building relationships with local officials and community organizations • Strong communication and presentation skills, including comfort speaking at public meetings and engaging with diverse audiences • Ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and project timelines • Sound judgment when navigating sensitive conversations, community concerns, and external communications • A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience • Experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure, or another regulated industry is a plus • Familiarity with Minnesota communities, local government, and permitting or regulatory processes is a plus • Experience organizing public meetings or community engagement for infrastructure or land-use projects is a plus • Experience using CRM platforms, engagement dashboards, or AI-enabled tools is a plus • Entrepreneurial mindset and experience building new processes or programs is a plus • Must be based in Minnesota • Regular travel within Minnesota and occasional overnight or out-of-state travel required

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance • 401(k) with a 2% employer match • Flexible vacation policy and federal holidays • Half-day Fridays • 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid caregiver leave • One-time work-from-home equipment stipend • $100 monthly phone and internet allowance • Remote-first work environment • Reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process and employment

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