Community relations Jobs in St Louis, MO

Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, 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 the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 35 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Responsibilities

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.

Supporting initiatives such as regulatory applications, permitting processes, legislative and policy activities, and public meetings and hearings to advance project development.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

Approximate weekly time commitment : 40-45 hours, primarily during standard workdays, with some evening and weekend hours required. All expenses associated with this position, including travel costs, will be fully reimbursed.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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