Senior Manager, Community Relations
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Responsibilities
- Work closely with the development team and travel for in-person hearings, permitting meetings, open houses and landowner dinners and engagements.
- Partner with the internal Government Affairs department regarding legislative (state and federal) initiatives and important engagements.
- Ensure project-specific community engagement strategies align with Arevon's public relations philosophy, community giving practices, and ESG goals.
- Manage a budget for each project, providing cost accountability, and working with project teams to ensure accurate forecast and accurate cost coverage to achieve the strategic plan.
- Research project locations and identify key stakeholders (elected officials, landowners, neighbors, etc.) to tailor strategies to the specific community.
- Lead or support community engagement activities on specific projects to grow key stakeholder relationships and foster support for new energy projects.
- Identify opposition and related risks to project success and help implement mitigation strategies. Ability to handle conflict while in the field and able to diffuse the situation.
- Together with the Communications team, create informative and engaging marketing and communications materials related to our assets under development.
- In collaboration with the Events team, plan and execute project-level events such as open houses, groundbreakings, and ribbon-cuttings.
- Oversee a network of public relations consultants and community representatives who support Arevon's local engagement efforts.
- Generate content to share important project milestones, including but not limited to volunteer events, open houses, and team member visits to the site, in collaboration with the Digital Media department.
- Assist the Communications team in collecting and cataloging photo and video assets for each project site. CoorSeniodinate with Development leads to acquire visual assets during all phases of the project.
- Consistently execute Arevon's brand presence across all media.
- Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent education, training, and experience.
- 5+ years of related work experience in community relations, economic development, or as a campaign field organizer or grassroots organizer.
- Experience in renewables is required.
- Experience working across rural and non-rural communities is highly preferred.
- Proven track record of creating and presenting project updates to a wide variety of stakeholders and audience members.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required, including writing, proofreading, grammar, syntax, and use of AP Style.
- Understanding of best practices related to community relations, media relations, marketing, and social media.
- Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities daily.
- Possess an eye for detail and the desire for continuous process improvement.
- Ability to work with team members in different locations around the country.
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Ability to travel domestically, up to 35% of the time.
- Why Join Arevon?
- We believe you should love what you do and love where you work, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being.
- Competitive Compensation and Incentives
- Generous Paid Time
Additional Information
About Arevon Arevon is a U.S. energy leader committed to powering America with affordable, reliable, and secure homegrown energy. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and with a regional office in New York City, the company's experienced and dedicated team develops, finances, builds, owns, and operates renewable energy projects nationwide. With a strong track record in utility-scale solar and energy storage, Arevon is a trusted partner to utilities and businesses seeking cost-effective, sustainable energy solutions. By prioritizing American manufacturing and domestic energy production, the company invests in U.S. jobs, strengthens local economies, and advances the country's energy independence. The Position Arevon is recruiting for the position of Senior Manager, Community Relations, an outstanding opportunity for individuals seeking an exciting, high-growth work environment in one of the most important industries of the 21st century. The Senior Manger, Community Relations will report to the Vice President of Community Relations and will work closely with the Development team.
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