About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Community & Municipal Engagement Manager to lead community outreach and stakeholder engagement efforts throughout New Jersey in support of our work in New Jersey's Community Solar Energy Program (NJ CSEP).

This relationship-driven role will be required to build meaningful partnerships with municipalities, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and community leaders to expand access to affordable clean energy across the state.

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, you will play a critical role in supporting subscriber acquisition, advancing project development, and strengthening Solar Landscape's presence within the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining strategic relationships with municipalities, elected officials, community-based organizations, economic development organizations, neighborhood associations, nonprofit organizations, and local business leaders.
• Educating municipalities, community organizations, businesses, and residents about the benefits of NJ CSEP and community solar generally.
• Working with local partners to identify and engage residential and commercial subscribers.
• Helping facilitate and enrolling residential customers at in-person engagement events.
• Representing the company at community meetings, events, workshops, conferences, and public outreach activities.
• Building long-term relationships that strengthen our presence throughout New Jersey.
• Identifying strategic partnership opportunities that expand access to community solar.
• Maintaining accurate records of outreach activities, partnerships, donations, and subscriber opportunities.
• Serving as a trusted resource for community stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of our projects.
• Leading stakeholder engagement and support, and ongoing engagement commitments, for new community solar project applications.
• Collaborating with and supporting internal marketing, policy/legal, compliance, operations, project development, and subscriber acquisition teams.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in community engagement, government relations, public affairs, business development, economic development, nonprofit leadership, clean energy, utilities, or related fields.
• Existing relationships within New Jersey municipal and nonprofit communities are a plus.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently while collaborating with a high-performing remote team.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout the state for meetings and events; driver's license and vehicle preferred (travel is reimbursed).
• Experience with community solar, renewable energy, utilities, or public policy is preferred but not required.

$75,000 - $100,000 a year

Salary will vary depending on your location and job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

Benefits and Perks

We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:
• Training / Professional development opportunities
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Summer Fridays
• Flexible remote/hybrid work options
• Paid parental leave
• Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens
• Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance