Community Engagement Manager

4 hours, 32 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Marketing and Growth
SparkfundTM

SparkfundTM

Sparkfund partners with utilities and building owners to accelerate the energy transition through programs, projects, and financing. They offer access to the latest energy technology via a simple monthly subscription model for a sustainable future.

Renewable Electricity
11-50
Founded 2013
$10M raised

Description

  • Develop and lead community engagement and market presence strategies across Minnesota.
  • Identify stakeholders, assess community sentiment, and anticipate concerns or opposition.
  • Build relationships with local officials, community organizations, and other influential stakeholders.
  • Represent Sparkfund at government, community, and stakeholder meetings.
  • Plan and facilitate informational sessions, public meetings, and outreach events.
  • Coordinate with Host Engagement, Commercialization, Marketing, and Projects teams to align engagement with project timelines.
  • Support local approval processes and engagement with authorities having jurisdiction.
  • Track stakeholder communications, commitments, outreach activities, and community readiness using repeatable tools and dashboards.
  • Develop accessible messaging and materials that communicate complex energy concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Identify project risks early and translate community feedback into actionable solutions.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in community relations, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, or a related field.
  • Experience developing and executing community engagement strategies with local officials and community organizations.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, including comfort speaking at public meetings.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and project timelines.
  • Sound judgment when handling sensitive conversations, community concerns, and external communications.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure, or another regulated industry preferred.
  • Familiarity with Minnesota communities, local government, permitting, or regulatory processes preferred.
  • Experience organizing public meetings or engagement for infrastructure or land-use projects preferred.
  • Experience with CRM platforms, engagement dashboards, or AI-enabled tools preferred.

Benefits

  • Annual salary of $105,400–$143,200.
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) with a 2% employer match.
  • Remote-first work environment with flexible vacation 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.

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