Senior Stakeholder Relations Associate
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Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries , AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work , you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas. AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023 , we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation. AES's people are working together to accelerate the future of energy. Our team is mission-driven and motivated by improving lives, seeking to make a lasting impact wherever we operate . Fast Company named us as one of the "Best Places to Work for Innovators", the only US-based energy company to be recognized. This means innovation happens at every level, in every position, and in every country where we work. That's what transformed us into the global leader in energy storage, new energy solutions and digital technologies. As a member of the AES team, you will support the company's vision and our journey towards a carbon-free future. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation. The Senior Stakeholder Relations Analyst - C ENTRAL will work within AES Clean Energy's Stakeholder Relations team, specifically MISO, SPP, and ERCOT . This is an exciting opportunity to have a career in industry-leading engagement strategies to empower communities and advance a carbon-free future. This role will support AES's strategic renewable energy-related stakeholder engagement, local community relations, drafting communications and collateral materials for strategic planning and social impact partnership development. This role will report to the Senior Manager of Stakeholder Relations, CENTRAL . Travel for this role is estimated at 50% in and around states in ERCOT, SPP, and MISO territories. Candidates will work from the Houston, Texas office. As an AES Senior Stakeholder Engagement Analyst, your primary focus is to: Lead engagement efforts for clean energy projects, as assigned. Develop and implement state and project-specific engagement plans with key stakeholders for AES Clean Energy. Key stakeholders include local government officials, business leaders, landowners, emergency responders, and non-government organizations. Where this involves Indigenous people, this engagement is consistent with the principles contained in AES's Voluntary Tribal Engagement Policy. Maintain, cultivate, and document relationships and engagement activities with key leadership within affected communities, local organizations, and Indigenous communities. Build and maintain strong internal relationships with cross-functional teams, including development, permitting, execution, construction and others. Must have knowledge and understanding of our business, issues, risks, and opportunities associated with respective communities, organizations, and Indigenous communities. Inform the team of stakeholder concerns and critical activities. Accountable for contributing to the development, implementation, and modification of state engagement plans and related budgets that align with the company's brand positioning and support its development objectives . Specific Accountabilities: Plan and execute in-person and virtual community engagement in alignment with project educational and collaboration needs. Create and maintain accurate lists of stakeholders in project areas and document stakeholder interactions through the utilization of our digital stakeholder relations management tool. Research, engage, and build strategic partnerships within local communities hosting AES projects, in alignment with AES's Social Impact Program. Collect and analyze stakeholder feedback through various channels and document and manage