Community Relations Consultant – MISO Region
Community Relations Consultant – MISO Region
Pattern Energy Group
St Louis, MO
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Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, green fuels and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.
Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.
Headquartered in San Francisco, Pattern has a portfolio of 30 power facilities and transmission assets across North America, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.
Responsibilities
Job Purpose
Pattern Energy is seeking an experienced Community Relations Consultant to support community relations and stakeholder communications for Pattern’s development portfolio throughout the region with a preference for candidates based in Illinois. The position is responsible for implementing community engagement plans, collaborating with local community members, fostering relationships, engaging with local stakeholders, organizing events, and representing Pattern in communities hosting our projects. The role reports to the Public Engagement Manager and works closely with the Development, Communications, and Government Relations teams.
Responsibilities Include
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to identify and evaluate public engagement-related risks and opportunities and implementing tactics to mitigate them.
- Designing and executing campaign strategies to engage communities, community groups, local leaders, and elected officials to cultivate relationships and garner support for advancing Pattern’s development pipeline.
- Establishing a coalition of community leaders and organizations.
- Participating in relevant meetings with elected officials, NGOs, and other stakeholder groups to disseminate project information and cultivate relationships.
- Developing and executing communication plans in coordination with the communications team, involving the creation and distribution of messaging and materials.
- Launching community education campaigns, programs, and tactics to inform and mobilize residents in support of projects.
- Planning and executing events.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, political science, public policy, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of five years of experience in community relations, project management, community organizing, or other related areas.
- Preference for experience in political and/or issue-based campaigns.
- Experience and interest in renewable energy/environmental issues.
- Strong relationship management skills and experience in coalition building.
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders involved in complex projects.
- Experience in addressing oppositional stakeholders and mitigating the influence of opponents.
- Valid transportation and willingness to travel for in-person meetings as needed.
Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Renewable Energy Power Generation
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