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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12208913 Invenergy drives
innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience
and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our
customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage
solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future.
We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.
This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days
from the posting date. This position will remain open for application
based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting
window.
Job Description
Position Overview
The Local and Community Affairs Manager will lead local outreach and
act as relationship lead with county/municipal officials, local
taxing bodies, chambers and Economic Development Organizations where
Invenergy has a development presence.
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Responsibilities
- Represent the Project and/or Invenergy in meetings with
county/municipal officials, local taxing bodies, landowners, and
other local and state stakeholders and in public meetings hosted
by the project.
- Understand and explain benefits of projects to host community
members.
- Work with Invenergy\'s Development team to negotiate and obtain
certain county and municipal approvals required for project
development.
- Lead development and implementation of a structured community
relations program to support Invenergy\'s planned developments
and operating projects
- The goal of the community relations program will be to build
awareness of and position Invenergy as a good corporate
citizen both in local project communities and with statewide
NGOs in the energy industry, economic development,
non-profit and other realms.
- Work with the Invenergy Communications and Impact teams to
ensure the project\'s community relations plan aligns with
company priorities and partnerships.
- Manage tasks according to budgets and schedules, including
coordinating internal and external technical support and assist
in project budgeting and scheduling based on local public
engagement needs.
- Monitor local project opposition and develop relationships and
educate key individuals to neutralize or mitigate the spread of
opposition.
- Coordinate with local counties and government groups.
- Close coordination with Invenergy\'s Government Affairs team as
necessary with outreach to local, State, and Federal officials.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor\'s Degree.
- 5+ years\' work experience in local economic, or real estate
project development, policy in the renewable and clean energy
industry or related experiences.
- Valid Driver\'s License required.
- Ability to spend approximately 50% of time traveling.
- Eligible to work in the United States without the need for
employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Skills
- Extensive experience with local political and stakeholder
engagement (preferably in rural areas).
- Familiarity with energy project development, real estate
development, transmission and power project engineering are
advantageous.
- Strong organizational, networking, leadership and time
management skills.
- Ability to write effective, concise reports.
Salary Range
\$116,000 - \$147,500
Benefits
Eligible for medical, dental, vi ion, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.
Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other
things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.