Community Engagement Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Create and oversee strategies for community engagement and market presence throughout Minnesota.

• Identify essential stakeholders, evaluate community sentiment, and foresee potential issues or opposition.

• Establish connections with local officials, community organizations, and key stakeholders.

• Develop tools, dashboards, and standardized processes to monitor engagement initiatives and community readiness.

• Represent Sparkfund in discussions with local governments, community groups, and other stakeholders.

• Organize and facilitate informational sessions, community meetings, and outreach events.

• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate community perspectives into project development and rollout.

• Assist Host Engagement, Commercialization, Marketing, and Projects teams in synchronizing engagement with project schedules.

• Identify community issues or project risks and propose solutions.

• Aid local approval processes and engagement with relevant authorities.

• Keep records of stakeholder communications, commitments, and outreach activities.

• Work with Marketing to create clear and accessible materials and talking points.

• Translate complex energy concepts for various audiences.

• Help position Sparkfund as a reliable partner within operating communities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in community relations, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, or a related field.

• Proven experience in developing and implementing community engagement strategies, including fostering relationships with local officials and community organizations.

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with comfort in speaking at public meetings and engaging diverse audiences.

• Capability to handle multiple priorities, stakeholders, and project timelines effectively.

• Sound judgment in managing sensitive conversations, community concerns, and external communications.

• A bachelor's degree or comparable professional experience.

• Experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure, or other regulated industries is advantageous.

• Familiarity with Minnesota communities, local government, and permitting or regulatory processes is a plus.

• Experience in organizing public meetings or community engagement for infrastructure or land-use projects is beneficial.

• Proficiency in using CRM platforms, engagement dashboards, or AI-enabled tools is a plus.

• An entrepreneurial mindset and experience in establishing new processes or programs is a plus.

• Must reside in Minnesota.

• Willingness to travel regularly within Minnesota and occasionally overnight or out-of-state is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage.

• 401(k) plan with a 2% employer match.

• Flexible vacation policy in addition to federal holidays.

• Half-day Fridays.

• 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid caregiver leave.

• One-time stipend for work-from-home equipment.

• Monthly allowance of $100 for phone and internet expenses.

• Remote-first work environment.

• Reasonable accommodations provided throughout the hiring process and employment.