Community Engagement Manager

SparkfundEnergy infrastructure

This is a remote position based in MinnesotaFull-TimeManager

Salary$105,400–$143,200 annually

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Experience: 5+ years of experience in community relations, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, or a related field.
Required Skills: Presentation skillsStakeholder management

Have 5+ years of experience in community relations, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, or a related field.
Have experience developing and executing community engagement strategies.
Have experience building relationships with local officials and community organizations.
Demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills, including comfort speaking at public meetings and engaging diverse audiences.
Be able to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and project timelines.
Use sound judgment when navigating sensitive conversations, community concerns, and external communications.
Have a bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
Energy, utilities, infrastructure, or regulated-industry experience is a plus.
Familiarity with Minnesota communities, local government, and permitting or regulatory processes is a plus.
Experience organizing public meetings or infrastructure or land-use project engagement is a plus.
Experience using CRM platforms, engagement dashboards, or AI-enabled tools is a plus.

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 other influential stakeholders.
Plan and facilitate informational sessions, community meetings, and outreach events.
Partner with internal teams to incorporate community perspectives throughout project development and deployment.
Coordinate community engagement with project timelines alongside Host Engagement, Commercialization, Marketing, and Projects teams.
Identify potential community concerns or project risks early 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.

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