Position
Michigan Community Advocate
Location
Michigan (with the option to expand the region in the future)
Company
National Grid Renewables is a full-service renewable energy company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. National Grid Renewables has developed over 2,400 megawatts of wind and solar projects that are either operational or currently under construction throughout the United States. National Grid Renewables has a multi-gigawatt development pipeline of wind and solar projects in various stages of development throughout the United States. National Grid Renewables provides custom solutions for utilities and corporations looking to harness renewable energy for business growth. With deep roots in agriculture, National Grid Renewables prides itself on developing renewable energy projects that are farmer-friendly, community-driven, and beneficial for rural communities.
Position Description
The Michigan Community Advocate will lead community relations for all of NG Renewables’ Michigan projects. This will include forming and maintaining partnerships with community stakeholders, having individual meetings with community members, hosting listening sessions, educational events and volunteer opportunities, and sponsoring and tabling at community events. This position will drive project-level giving from development through operations across our Michigan portfolio. To be successful, this position must collaborate internally with developers, plant personnel, construction, executive management and other departments. The Michigan Community Advocate will report to the Senior Community Engagement Specialist. This is a full-time position.
Duties
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Work cross-functionally with other departments, including development, permitting, policy, construction, and operations to deliver integrated and high-quality community engagement.
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Monitor Michigan and national renewable energy news, including opposition activity, competitor community engagement activities, permitting news, and community news.
Experience
Preference may be given to candidates with the following:
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Established relationships with Michigan renewable energy groups, nonprofits, legislators, and/or other influential stakeholders.
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Understanding of the energy/utility sector preferably renewable energy, and relevant internal/external influences (such as governmental, regulatory, NGOs, communities, employee relations, media, agencies, industry bodies).
Compensation
This is a contract position, with an hourly rate starting at $50/hour.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. National Grid Renewables is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
National Grid Renewables believe fostering diversity, equity and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility. Open, honest and respectful ways of working, learning and communicating are the cornerstones of a successful business, and leveraging inclusion and diversity lead to better business results. At National Grid Renewables, we’re focused on creating a work environment where our people feel respected and included, and therefore empowered to be themselves.